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417,059
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Closed: Oct 4, 4:24 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track rushing performance in an upcoming football game, with payouts scaling based on the total yards gained by individual players. Each player's contract value increases progressively with higher yardage thresholds, offering varied risk and reward levels for participants.
Each market operates as a scalar contract where Yes payouts are determined by a cubic function of the player's rushing yards, capped at $1.00 per contract. Payouts increase incrementally for every 10-yard interval up to 200 yards, after which the maximum payout of $1.00 is reached. No contracts pay the difference between $1.00 and the Yes payout. Negative rushing yards result in a $0.00 payout for Yes contracts. The calculation uses the official game statistics, with yards rounded down to the nearest 10-yard increment before applying the formula. All contracts resolve based on the official box score from the governing league, and Kalshi disclaims any official affiliation with the league.
Prediction market odds often reflect the collective wisdom of a diverse group of traders, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while this market allows anyone to express their belief about the likely outcome. It’s common to see discrepancies between the two, especially as new information emerges or public sentiment shifts. Comparing this market to sportsbook odds can provide a broader understanding of the potential range of outcomes for the Patriots-Bills game.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, where traders buy and sell contracts representing different rushing yardage outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as determined by supply and demand. As more people buy contracts for a particular outcome, 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 allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust its predictions accordingly, making it a real-time assessment of the potential rushing yardage total.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official rushing yardage totals from the New England Patriots versus Buffalo Bills game are verifiable from credible public reporting. The final market price will reflect the actual total rushing yards achieved during the game. Traders who correctly predicted the outcome will receive a payout based on the contract price at resolution, while those who predicted incorrectly will forfeit their stake. The resolution will be based on the official game statistics.
Several factors could significantly influence this market before it resolves around Oct 4, 2026. Injury reports for key running backs on both the Patriots and the Bills are paramount; any news regarding their health will likely cause price fluctuations. Weather conditions on game day, particularly rain or snow, could impact the teams’ offensive strategies and thus rushing yardage. Changes in coaching decisions or play-calling tendencies could also shift expectations. Finally, any late-breaking news regarding defensive matchups or personnel changes could move this market, as traders adjust their predictions based on the latest information.