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Closed: Oct 18, 11:59 PM EST
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This set of markets tracks the performance of specific players in an upcoming football game between Dallas and Green Bay. Each market focuses on how many rushing yards a particular player accumulates during the game, with payouts scaling based on the total yards achieved. The structure allows participants to speculate on individual player performance in a head-to-head matchup.
All markets resolve based on the total rushing yards recorded by designated players during the Dallas vs Green Bay Pro Football game scheduled for October 18, 2026. Yes contracts pay $0.0025 per rushing yard, capped at $1.00 (equivalent to 400 yards), while No contracts pay $1.00 minus the Yes payout. Payouts are scalar and proportional to yardage, meaning they scale linearly between $0.00 for zero yards and $1.00 for 400 yards. If a player records 80 yards, Yes pays $0.20 and No pays $0.80; at 200 yards, both pay $0.50. These rules apply uniformly across all player-specific markets, with each outcome determined solely by the rushing yardage of the named player.
Generally, prediction market odds tend to reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often proving more accurate than traditional sportsbook odds, especially as an event approaches. Sportsbooks may incorporate biases or seek to profit from public perception, while this market aggregates diverse opinions. However, initial sportsbook lines can sometimes influence early trading activity. Discrepancies can arise due to differing risk assessments and the incentives of participants—sportsbooks aim to maximize profit, while prediction market traders primarily focus on accurate forecasting. It’s important to compare both to gain a comprehensive understanding of potential outcomes.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different rushing yard ranges. The price of each contract reflects the market’s collective belief about the probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders buy a contract, its price increases, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism ensures that the market odds constantly adapt to new information and changing sentiment. Traders are incentivized to provide accurate predictions, as profitable trades are rewarded, and inaccurate ones are penalized.
This market resolves around Oct 19, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official rushing yard totals for both the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers are verifiable from credible public reporting following the completion of their game. The market will settle based on the official statistics released by the NFL, determining which rushing yard ranges were exceeded or not exceeded. The final prices of the contracts will reflect the actual outcome of the game, and traders will be paid out accordingly based on their positions.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Injury reports for key running backs on either team would be a major catalyst, as would any changes to the teams’ offensive strategies. Weather conditions on game day, particularly rain or snow, could impact the running game and shift market sentiment. News regarding the opposing defenses—such as key injuries or changes in personnel—could also drive price movements. Finally, any late-breaking news or analysis from reputable football experts could influence trading activity and alter the probabilities reflected in this market.