TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.5b
24H VOL:
$271,200,656
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2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,922,627,141
420,368
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 11, 4:39 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track the performance of both teams in a specific football game by counting how many times they successfully tackle the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. The outcomes depend on whether each team reaches various threshold levels of such tackles during the match.
The markets resolve based on the total number of sacks achieved by each team during the Cleveland vs New York J Pro Football game scheduled for October 11, 2026. Sacks recorded during 2-point conversion attempts are excluded from the count. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of its original start time, all markets remain active and resolve according to the final official result. Should the game fail to start within this 48-hour window, the markets will instead resolve to a fair price, ensuring an equitable outcome under unforeseen circumstances.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while this market allows anyone to trade based on their own analysis. If a significant number of traders believe a sportsbook is undervaluing or overvaluing the potential for sacks, they can take a position in this market, driving the price towards what they believe is a more accurate probability. This dynamic can lead to differences in implied probabilities between the two.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different sack totals. The price of each contract fluctuates based on supply and demand, reflecting the collective belief of the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are incentivized to provide accurate predictions, as they profit if their views align with the eventual outcome. This creates a dynamic pricing mechanism that aims to represent the true probability of various sack totals occurring in the game.
This market resolves around Oct 11, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final number of sacks made by each team is verifiable from credible public reporting. The official game statistics, as reported by the NFL, will be used to determine the winning contracts. The resolution process focuses on a publicly available, verifiable record of the event's outcome, ensuring transparency and accuracy in determining which contracts pay out. Traders should monitor official sources for the final results.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. News regarding injuries to key offensive linemen or defensive players on either team would likely have a significant impact, as this directly affects the ability to protect the quarterback and generate sacks. Changes in weather conditions, such as strong winds or rain, could also play a role, potentially favoring a run-heavy offense and reducing passing attempts, which could lower the expected sack total. Finally, any late-breaking analysis from football experts or unexpected shifts in public sentiment could also move this market.