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Closed: Oct 18, 12:56 PM EST
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This event tracks passing yard milestones for quarterbacks in a specific football game, with outcomes determined by whether players meet or exceed set thresholds. The contracts include protection clauses for partial game participation, ensuring fair resolution under certain conditions.
All contracts are designated as protected, meaning if a player participates in at least one play during the first half but not after, the contract resolves to the fair price unless the player meets the specified passing yard threshold. Actual statistics determine the outcome if the player participates in any play after the first half, regardless of first-half involvement. Participation in a play nullified by penalty does not count, and players who never participate are subject to the fair price non-participation rule. The protected designation applies only to full-game contracts with an above or at-least payout criterion, and all statistics include overtime performance.
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 often incorporate a margin for profit, while this market allows participants to directly express their beliefs about the likely outcome. If a significant discrepancy exists, it may indicate that the crowd believes the sportsbook is mispricing the probability of a particular passing yardage range. However, it’s important to remember that both represent probabilities based on different methodologies.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different passing yardage ranges. The price of each contract fluctuates based on supply and demand, reflecting the collective predictions of the participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders buy contracts for a specific yardage range, the price increases, indicating a higher perceived probability of that outcome. Conversely, increased selling pressure drives the price down. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to efficiently aggregate information and provide a real-time forecast.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official passing yardage totals for the game between Houston and Jacksonville are verifiable from credible public reporting. The final passing yards achieved by both teams will be used to determine which contracts pay out, based on the predefined yardage ranges. The resolution process ensures a transparent and objective determination of the market’s outcome, based on publicly available data.
Several factors could influence the price movement of this market. Any news regarding injuries to key quarterbacks or wide receivers on either team would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly conditions that favor passing or running, could also shift the market. Furthermore, late-breaking news about defensive strategies or coaching decisions could influence traders’ expectations. Overall game previews and analysis from sports analysts could also affect the perception of this market.