The Houston Texans visit the Seattle Seahawks on October 20 for Monday Night Football at Lumen Field. Kickoff for MNF is set for 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.
For my Texans vs Seahawks anytime touchdown picks, I'm targeting two tight ends: AJ Barner and Dalton Schultz.
Continue below for my Texans vs Seahawks anytime touchdown preview for Monday night in Seattle.
Texans vs Seahawks Anytime Touchdown Props
- AJ Barner Anytime Touchdown +350 (DraftKings; 1 unit)
- Dalton Schultz Anytime Touchdown +350 (FanDuel; 1 unit)
Texans vs Seahawks Anytime Touchdown Scorer Picks
AJ Barner Anytime Touchdown (+350)
AJ Barner has emerged as a notable target for the Seahawks this season, already racking up four touchdowns. He leads the team with five red-zone targets, showcasing his importance in high-pressure situations close to the end zone.
In addition to his red-zone presence, Barner is running the third-most routes of any Seahawk, indicating that he is consistently involved in the passing game.
The matchup against the Texans is intriguing, particularly considering their strong pass defense, especially on the outside, where they have only allowed two touchdowns to wide receivers this season.
This tough exterior could shift the focus of the Seahawks’ passing strategy toward utilizing Barner more in the red zone.
If the Seattle running backs find it challenging to punch it in, look for Barner to capitalize on the opportunity and potentially secure another touchdown.
Pick: AJ Barner Anytime Touchdown (+350)
Dalton Schultz Anytime Touchdown (+350)
While he hasn't found the end zone yet this season, Dalton Schultz has been steadily involved in the Texans' offense, receiving consistent targets week in and week out.
In fact, he has recorded at least five targets in four of the five games he has played, demonstrating his reliability as a pass-catching option.
Furthermore, Schultz is running the second-most routes on the team, trailing only Nico Collins, which underscores the tight end's integral role in the passing game.
As the Texans prepare to face the Seahawks, who have struggled in recent games to defend the pass — allowing at least two receiving touchdowns in each of their last three contests — this could be the perfect opportunity for Schultz to break through.
Notably, the Seahawks deploy zone coverage at the third-highest rate in the league, a situation where Schultz has thrived. Given that his target rate tends to increase against zone defense, there's a strong chance he could finally find the end zone.
Pick: Dalton Schultz Anytime Touchdown (+350)
Editor's Note: An anytime touchdown parlay is not the author's formal recommendation. These touchdown picks have value as straight bets.
