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There's nothing but pride on the line on Christmas Day when the Dallas Cowboys visit the Washington Commanders for the latest matchup between the fierce NFC East rivals in NFL Week 17. The Cowboys (6-8-1) have been eliminated from the playoffs despite quarterback Dak Prescott leading the NFL's top offense, and Washington (4-11) also will miss out on the postseason as starting quarterback Jayden Daniels has missed seven games. 

The defenses are atrocious in this matchup, and Dallas can score with any team in the NFL. The Commanders have had their problems but there is talent on the offensive side, so who can you expect to hit paydirt on Thursday? We've identified one anytime touchdown scorer from each team, with odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. Be sure to check out our NFL betting guide for more betting tips and advice, including for anytime touchdown scorer props, and also take a look at the SportsLine Projection Model's game forecast for Cowboys vs. Commanders for more analysis, including prop recommendations and expert picks.

Top Cowboys vs. Commanders anytime touchdown scorer props:

George Pickens anytime TD

The Cowboys could do pretty much whatever they wanted in their 44-22 home victory against the Commanders in Week 7, piling up 406 yards. CeeDee Lamb had a 74-yard TD reception and Javonte Williams rushed for 116 yards and a score. Pickens was comparatively quiet with 82 yards on four catches. Now, he comes off his fifth 100-yard game of the season. He is second on the team with nine touchdowns and will look to hit double digits on the season. 

Terry McLaurin anytime TD

Dallas has the third-worst defense in the NFL, allowing 380 yards per game, and it ranks last against the pass (257.8). McLaurin has been pretty quiet this season as he has dealt with injuries and instability at quarterback. He missed the first matchup with Dallas this season but had 13 receptions for 164 yards over two games against the Cowboys in 2024, scoring in both.