Anytime TD Scorer: Do Passing Touchdowns Count for QBs? | BookieBrawler

Does anytime touchdown scorer include passing touchdowns? No - learn why, which QBs to bet for rushing TDs, and how QB ATTD odds work.

Anytime TD Scorer Rules for QBs

At virtually every major sportsbook (FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET), the anytime touchdown scorer market only counts rushing and receiving touchdowns. A quarterback who throws a touchdown pass does NOT count as a touchdown scorer for this bet.

This means if Patrick Mahomes throws 4 TDs but doesn't run one in, your anytime TD scorer bet on Mahomes loses.

Why Passing TDs Don't Count

The "scorer" in anytime touchdown scorer refers to the player who physically crosses the goal line (or catches the ball in the end zone). On a passing touchdown, the receiver scores the touchdown, not the quarterback. The QB is credited with a "passing TD" in the box score, but it's the receiver who is the "scorer."

When to Bet QBs as Anytime TD Scorers

Despite passing TDs not counting, dual-threat QBs can be profitable anytime TD scorer bets. The key is identifying QBs who frequently run the ball near the goal line:

Jalen Hurts: Led all QBs in rushing TDs in multiple seasons - often the Eagles' primary goal-line option
Lamar Jackson: Consistently among the league leaders in QB rushing TDs
Josh Allen: A sneaky goal-line threat who vultures TDs from his running backs
Kyler Murray: His speed makes him a red zone scrambling threat
Justin Fields: When starting, he's always a rushing TD threat due to his athleticism

QB ATTD Odds & Value

Dual-threat QBs typically have anytime TD scorer odds between +100 and +200, depending on the matchup. Pocket passers like Tom Brady or Kirk Cousins are usually listed at +400 or higher because they rarely run. The value play is finding mobile QBs whose rushing TD rate near the goal line is higher than what the odds imply.