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, 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. The goal is to win as much as possible. But the safety net is that you only need to hit one parlay all season to make your money back.
If you go 0-18 (which would be unfortunate), the positive spin is that it's only $180. This way, we can still participate in fun touchdown parlays while managing our bankroll without going overboard on bad spending habits.
Here’s my Anytime Touchdown Parlay for Week 6.
NFL Parlay — Week 6 Anytime TD Picks
- DK Metcalf Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+175)
- Brian Thomas Jr. Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+160)
- Tucker Kraft Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+185)
Parlay Odds: +1902 (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.
Browns vs Steelers TD Pick: DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf is on quite a roll with three straight games scoring a touchdown.
The two-time Pro Bowl WR leads the Steelers in nearly every receiving category.
He will be facing a Cleveland defense that ranks No.1 in defensive DVOA against the run, but is 30th vs. top wide receivers.
The Browns have also allowed the fourth-most touchdowns to WRs with seven.
I fully expect Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers to keep looking for Metcalf in the end zone.
Seahawks vs Jaguars TD Pick: Brian Thomas Jr.
The Jaguars wide receiver only has one TD this year so far (rushing, not receiving), but I believe this is a matchup where he can score.
The Seahawks have been tough against the run, with only two rushing touchdowns allowed, but they’ve been much weaker against the pass, with eight passing TDs given up in 2025.
There is a good opportunity for Brian Thomas Jr. this week as Seattle is missing three starters in the secondary. Safety Julian Love (hamstring), cornerback Devon Witherspoon (knee) and cornerback Riq Woolen (concussion) are all listed as doubtful for the game.
This could be the spot that Thomas gets his first receiving TD of the season.
Bengals vs Packers TD Pick: Tucker Kraft
Tucker Kraft already has two touchdowns this season for the Packers.
The tight end leads the team in targets per route run and will be facing the Bengals, who have been horrible at defending tight ends this season. Cincinnati ranks 24th in defensive DVOA against tight ends, allowing them four TDs in five games.
I think the Packers will target Kraft and get him another touchdown.
