TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$235,918,089
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2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,884,820,873
413,109
Markets across
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Oct 4, 4:40 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track the number of receptions achieved by specific players during an upcoming football game between New England and Buffalo. Each player's performance is evaluated individually, with payouts scaling according to predefined reception thresholds.
Each market operates as a scalar prediction concerning the number of receptions a designated player achieves in the specified game. For every player market, Yes contracts pay out according to a tiered schedule based on the exact number of receptions recorded, with payouts calculated using the formula floor(10000 x (min(s, 14) / 14)^3) / 10000, where 's' represents the official receptions. The maximum Yes payout is capped at $1.00. No contracts pay $1.00 minus the corresponding Yes payout. All markets resolve to Yes if the specified conditions are met, based solely on the official game statistics.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks often set initial lines based on statistical models and expert analysis, but may adjust less quickly to new information. This market, in contrast, incorporates a wider range of perspectives as traders react to news, injuries, and other factors influencing player performance. While sportsbooks may offer more varied betting options, the NFL receptions market provides a focused view of expectations for a specific metric, potentially revealing insights not captured by broader sportsbook offerings.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, where traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes for total receptions. The price of a 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. Traders set their own bids and asks, and the market price fluctuates based on supply and demand. The closer we get to the event, the more volatile the prices may become as new information emerges and traders refine their predictions. This dynamic pricing mechanism aims to reflect the collective intelligence of the crowd.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final reception totals for the players involved in the New England vs Buffalo game will be the determining factor. Official NFL statistics, as reported by trusted sports news sources, will be used to establish the outcome. Traders who correctly predicted the total receptions will receive a payout based on the final price of their contracts at the time of resolution. This ensures a transparent and objective determination of the results.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the New England or Buffalo teams would likely cause price fluctuations. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse conditions for passing, could also influence trading activity. Unexpected shifts in coaching strategies or player roles, as well as late-breaking news about player matchups, could all contribute to movement in this market. Even significant media coverage or public sentiment regarding a player's performance could drive trading volume and price changes.