Rams vs Seahawks Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions: NFL Best Bets for Thursday, December 18

NFL week 16 has arrived! Let's look at the top touchdown scorer predictions and bets for the Rams vs. Seahawks clash.

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The No. 1 Los Angeles Rams (11-3, 5-2 away) will face No. 5 Seattle Seahawks (11-3, 5-2 home) in the Emerald City.

A fight for the NFC West and NFC titles tonight will be a division showdown between these two teams. With just three weeks of the NFL season remaining, every game counts.

The favorites to win Super Bowl LX (+370), the Rams are led by MVP front-runner Matthew Stafford (-260). Boasting the top offense in the NFL, they get Sam Darnold and the Seahawks. The sportsbooks are predicting a close matchup, as Seattle is a slim 1.5-point spread favorite at home.

Overall, the Rams lead the NFL with 54 touchdowns this season, and the Seahawks are eighth with 42. With the over/under set at 42.5, the books are predicting a mid-scoring game. Last defeating the Seahawks 21-19 in November, the Rams scored three touchdowns.

For Seattle, they overcame Darnold's four interceptions with four field goals and one lone touchdown from Kenneth Walker III.

Best Touchdown Bets: Rams vs. Seahawks

Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Zach Charbonnet are all viable, popular touchdown scorers tonight. The Rams' offense may look slightly different if Davante Adams (doubtful) is unable to go with a hamstring injury. For the Seahawks, they will remain without key offensive lineman Charles Cross.

If you're betting on the Thursday Night Football (TNF), kickoff will take place at 8:15 p.m. at Lumen Field in Seattle.  Set to air on Amazon Prime Video, tonight should be a bloodbath between two division rivals.

Let's take a look at my three best bets and touchdown scorer predictions for the Dec. 18 primetime NFL matchup featuring the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks. I'm going with popular wide receivers and tight ends to cross the plane tonight.

All of my bets in this article were made separately within Fanatics Sportsbook.

LA Rams vs Seattle Seahawks Anytime Touchdown Scorer Betting Odds (FanDuel)

• Puka Nacua: Anytime: +115 | First TD: +740
• Kyren Wiliams: Anytime: +120 | First TD: +650
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba : Anytime: +120 | First TD: +700
• Zach Charbonnet : Anytime: +170 | First TD: +800
• Kenneth Walker III: Anytime: +180 | First TD: +850
• AJ Barner: Anytime: +240 | First TD: +1100
• Colby Parkinson: Anytime: +240 | First TD: +1200
• Blake Corum: Anytime: +280 | First TD: +1200
• Cooper Kupp: Anytime: +390 | First TD: +1800
• Rashid Shaheed: Anytime: +400 | First TD: +1900
• Seattle Defense: Anytime: +900 | First TD: +4000
• Rams Defense: Anytime: +900 | First TD: +3500
• Tutu Atwell: Anytime: +1100 | First TD: +3500

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NFL Week 16 Best Bets: LA Rams vs Seattle Seahawks Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions for Thursday, December 18

Puka Nacua Anytime TD Odds: +115 (Fanatics)

2025-2026 NFL Stats

GP: 13  | REC: 102 | Targets: 129 | Receiving Yards: 1,367 | AVG: 13.4 | TD: 6  | Rec. Long: 39

On Thursday night, I'm taking Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua to score a touchdown against the Seahawks.

I know this is a corporate, popular pick. However, receiver Davante Adams is doubtful to suit up tonight with a hamstring injury. Given that Adams leads the team in receiving touchdowns with 14, that leaves the door wide open for Nacua.

There isn't a world where I wouldn't take Nacua here, especially at plus money (+115 odds). The value is simply too outstanding to ignore.

Now in his third season with the Rams, Nacua is on pace to set career-highs in several categories. Second in total receiving yards (1,367), we are talking about a receiver who leads the NFL in receptions (102) and hauls in 28.1 % of team targets. He should see even more of an opportunity if Adams doesn't play.

Why Puka Nacua Can Score A Touchdown Thursday Night

Not to mention, Nacua is fresh off a career-best 181 receiving yards on nine targets against the Detroit Lions. Targeted 11 times, Nacua didn't find the endzone—thanks to the run game and Colby Parkinson.

With six touchdowns on the season, Nacua's been on a bit of a dry spell, scoring-wise, aside from his two touchdowns scored against the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 7. Tonight, he gets a stingy Seahawks defense, which ranks first in defensive DVOA, and has allowed just 10 touchdowns to receivers this season.

Tonight will be a tall task for Nacua, who faces a Seattle defense that's given up one touchdown (Chimere Dike) to WR1s in eight weeks. Likely matched up with Devon Witherspoon or Josh Jobe, let's hope it's Jobe for Nacua's sake.

Final NFL Anytime Touchdown Rams vs Seahawks Betting Prediction: Puka Nacua ATS Odds: +115 (Fanatics)

Scoring one touchdown over the last four outings against the Seahawks, Nacua has recorded 53 receiving yards on 11 targets for two touchdowns in the end zone this season. Far more than just a short scoring threat, he's the next man up to take over Adam's dominant red zone scoring ability.

• I'm taking Puka Nacua to score a touchdown on Thursday night. While I'm hoping he doesn't do the dance he's been planning on live streams, he's also been in hot water after publicly criticizing the refs. Last matchup against the Rams, he posted 75 yards on seven receptions, but failed to find the end zone. I'll take the best offense in the Rams (67% red zone) against an elite Seattle defense.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Anytime TD Odds: +125 (Fanatics)

2025-2026 NFL Stats

GP: 14  | REC: 96 | Targets: 130 | Receiving Yards: 1,541 | AVG: 16.1 | TD: 9  | Rec. Long: 63

This may be perhaps the most popular pick of the night, but I'm rolling with Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to score a touchdown Thursday night.

The most elite wide receiver in the NFL this season by far, Smith-Njigba is the overwhelming favorite among sportsbooks (FanDuel) to win AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (-550).

The Seahawks really did hit a home run, drafting Smith-Njigba No. 20 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Did anyone expect him to blossom like this at the time?

Posting career-highs in several statistical categories, Smith-Njigba leads the NFL in receiving yards (1,541), target share (35 %), and is tied fourth in the league with nine touchdowns. His 16.1 yards per reception is a career-high, and he's been absolutely electric.

Should Jaxon Smith-Njigba Be Considered for NFL MVP?

According to Prime Video, Smith-Njigba is on pace for 2,015 receiving yards, nine touchdowns, and 123 receptions.  If so, that would make him the first player in NFL history to record 2,000+ receiving yards in a single season.

Breaking records left and right, the Ohio State standout faces a Rams defense that's been vulnerable at times. Allowing the fifth-most receiving yards to wideouts, LA has given up the twelfth-most touchdowns to receivers (10).

Let's face it—am I really going to fade the best wide receiver in the NFL with plus money (+125 odds)? This is a Rams defense that allowed Jared Goff and the Lions to score 34 points off 338 passing yards and three touchdowns.

It's important to note that Detroit receivers Amon-Ra St.Brown and Jameson Williams combined for three touchdowns and nearly 300 receiving yards (298) ALONE!

Sam Darnold's clear No.1 receiver, Smith-Njigba, leads Cooper Kupp by 1,000 yards and also ranks first in touchdowns scored. Recording eight 100+ yard games this season, Smith-Njigba has tallied 500 receiving yards, 45 targets, and 33 receptions over the last five games. Also, let's not forget his multi-touchdown performances against the Titans and Falcons.

Final NFL Anytime Touchdown Rams vs Seahawks Betting Prediction: Jaxon Smith-Njigba ATS Odds: +125 (Fanatics)

Overall, Smith-Njigba posted 105 receiving yards and nine receptions against the Rams earlier this season. This is a prime spot for him, especially since this is a must-win game for both squads.  Hauling in nearly 35 % of team targets, Smith-Njigba has been efficient inside the 20.

In the end zone this season, Smith-Njigba has tallied 55 yards for five touchdowns, catching 8 of 13 targets. With a 50 % target and 61.5 % receiving percentage, I'll ride this bet all day long.

• I'm taking Jaxon Smith-Njigba to score a touchdown against a Rams team that's fresh off a short week. His target volume and numbers speak for themselves. Grab it now while this bet is at plus odds. 

Colby Parkinson Anytime TD Odds: +235 (Fanatics)

2025-2026 NFL Stats

GP: 12  | REC: 31 | Targets: 38 | Receiving Yards: 298 | AVG: 9.6 | TD: 6  | Rec. Long: 26

It would be a fairy tale if Rams tight end Colby Parkinson scores a touchdown against his former team, the Seahawks.

I can't figure out for the life of me how this touchdown prop is valued at +235 odds. Considering Adams is likely to miss tonight's contest, Parkinson is next in line alongside Puka Nacua.

Let's take it back a step further. Are we really going to fade a player who's scored six touchdowns over the last six games, and three tuddies over the last two games? Sometimes, in fantasy football and betting, it's about riding the hot hand. There's no doubt Stafford is headed for MVP and will throw the ball against an elite defense.

We've seen it in the past with Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp. Once he develops chemistry with a tight end or receiver, they become a lethal combo. This is the top offense for a reason, and one that's put up 54 touchdowns this season.

The top red zone threat was Parkinson, who delivered a touchdown on 14 yards against the Seahawks on Nov. 16. Now he once again faces his former, which has given up just five touchdowns to tight ends this season. However, he has a fairly solid matchup since the Seahawks give up the second-most receiving yards to tight ends this season.

Final NFL Anytime Touchdown Rams vs Seahawks Betting Prediction: Colby Parkinson ATS Odds: +235 (Fanatics)

Although Seattle hasn't allowed a touchdown to a tight end since Trey McBride (Cardinals) since Nov. 9, Parkinson has been a machine in the red zone. Inside the 20, he's posted 105 receiving yards on 19 targets for five touchdowns.

• I'm taking Colby Parkinson to score a touchdown Thursday night. While his touchdown against the Lions last week was somewhat controversial, it gave the Rams the lead. Tied second on the Rams with six touchdowns, he should see a production increase if Adams is a no-go.