Betting an NFL Parlay with Anytime Touchdown scorers is incredibly fun, even if they’re mostly a losing proposition that will drain your bankroll if you’re not careful. Most sportsbooks tend to clean up on this bet type, so how do we scratch the parlay itch without overextending ourselves?
Allow me to introduce “The 180 Challenge” — here’s how it works in case you're not familiar with the concept:
Each week during the 2026 NFL season, I bet on a three-leg Anytime TD parlay that equates to somewhere around +1800 or more. $10 per parlay ticket, $180 total for the season.
Here’s what I do: Each week, I build an NFL anytime touchdown parlay with odds of +1800 or higher!
It's a $10 bet per parlay each week for 18 weeks of the season.
We’ve beaten the challenge in each of the last 3 years. Let’s see if we can beat it again!
NFL Parlay — Week 1 Anytime TD Picks
- Chris Olave Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+160, FanDuel)
- Garrett Wilson Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+230, FanDuel)
- Justin Jefferson Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+170, FanDuel)
Disclaimer: 18-1 parlays have less than 5% chance of hitting, and that percentage only shrinks as you increase the parlay odds. Keep your expectations in check and bet on these for recreation.
Saints vs Lions TD Pick: Chris Olave
Chris Olave had nine touchdowns last year, leading the Saints in targets per route run and end-zone targets.
Detroit's secondary has a lot of injuries, so this could be a great matchup for Olave. The Lions allowed the second-most TDs to WRs last season.
I expect the Saints to target Olave plenty, especially if the Lions use a lot of man coverage.
Jets vs Titans TD Pick: Garrett Wilson
Garrett Wilson had four touchdowns in seven games last year.
Before he got hurt, he basically was the Jets' passing offense. Wilson led the team in targets, catches and receiving yards with six end-zone targets.
Geno Smith is the Jets' new starting quarterback — he should be an improvement over Justin Fields despite a ghastly one-year stint with the Raiders.
The Titans ranked 30th in defensive DVOA against the pass last year and ranked last vs WR1s, so let's take Wilson to start out hot and score a TD.
Packers vs Vikings TD Pick: Justin Jefferson
Another WR with a new QB in town, Justin Jefferson had only two touchdowns last season, but we know he's going to see a boatload of targets.
Jefferson led the Vikings in target share in each of the last three seasons, and Kyler Murray at quarterback should be an instant upgrade over J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer.
NFL Parlay — Week 1 Anytime TD Picks
- Chris Olave Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+160, FanDuel)
- Garrett Wilson Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+230, FanDuel)
- Justin Jefferson Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+170, FanDuel)
