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Closed: Oct 25, 1:25 PM EST
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This market focuses on predicting which team’s defense will score the first touchdown in an upcoming NFL game. It includes scenarios where either team's defense scores first or if no touchdown is scored at all during the game.
The market determines whether the Cincinnati Bengals defense, the Baltimore Ravens defense, or neither scores the first touchdown in the NFL game scheduled for October 25, 2026. If either defense scores the first touchdown, the corresponding market resolves to Yes. If no touchdowns are scored by either team throughout the game, the No Touchdown market resolves to Yes, and all other markets resolve to No. Special provisions address situations where a defensive unit is active but does not take a snap, settling the market at the fair price before the game starts. Once a defensive unit takes a snap, the outcome depends solely on whether they score the first touchdown. Touchdowns resulting from offensive plays such as fake punts or field goals do not qualify for these markets.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous double auction, meaning traders can buy and sell contracts representing their belief in each player scoring the first touchdown. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more people buy contracts for a particular player, the price increases, indicating a higher perceived probability. Conversely, selling contracts drives the price down. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly adjust to new information and changing sentiment regarding the Cincinnati versus Baltimore game.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will be based on which player is officially credited with scoring the first touchdown of the game, as determined by official game statistics. Any scoring plays subject to review will be resolved based on the final ruling of the game officials. The outcome will be verified against credible public sources to ensure accuracy and transparency, providing a clear and definitive result for this market.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Any news regarding injuries to key offensive players on either the Cincinnati or Baltimore teams would likely cause shifts in the odds, particularly for players expected to be heavily involved in the red zone. Changes in weather conditions, such as heavy rain or strong winds, could also influence the market, potentially favoring running backs over quarterbacks. Finally, any late-breaking news regarding coaching decisions or strategic adjustments could lead to traders re-evaluating their predictions and adjusting their positions in this market.