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Rob Gronkowski scores first TD of Super Bowl LV

Prop bets are a fun way to make the Super Bowl a little more interesting. We take a look at who scored the first TD for the 2021 Super Bowl in comparison to the pre-game odds.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially kicked off Super Bowl LV, and we have our first TD scored in the books.

On second down and five, Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady found his reliable tight end Rob Gronkowski cutting across the formation for the first touchdown of Super Bowl 55. Earlier in the drive, Tampa Bay featured backup tight end Cameron Brate on a couple of passing plays. Gronkowski’s odds to score the first touchdown of the game was +1100.

Ahead of kickoff, DraftKings Sportsbook had Travis Kelce with the lowest odds to score the first touchdown in Super Bowl 55. His odds sat at +650. Mike Evans received 21% of the handle and 19% of bets for first TD scorer, leading in both of these categories.

We’ll be tracking prop bet outcomes for Super Bowl LV so be sure to check back as the game closes out to see how you’ve performed.