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Closed: Oct 22, 10:25 PM EST
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This set of markets tracks how many passing touchdowns specific quarterbacks will throw in an upcoming football game between New England and Chicago. Each market focuses on a different threshold of touchdowns for each quarterback, allowing participants to speculate on their performance.
These markets resolve based on the number of passing touchdowns thrown by specified quarterbacks during the New England vs Chicago Pro Football game scheduled for October 22, 2026. For each market, if the named quarterback records the specified number of passing touchdowns or more, the market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. A key secondary rule applies to all markets: if a quarterback is active for the game but never takes a snap, the market settles at the fair market price determined before the game starts. However, once a quarterback takes at least one snap—even if that play is nullified by a penalty—the market settles strictly based on the actual number of passing touchdowns recorded during the game. These provisions ensure that markets reflect actual in-game performance while accounting for scenarios where a player may be present but not utilized.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often differing from initial sportsbook lines due to differing information and incentives. Sportsbooks set odds to maximize profit, incorporating a margin, while this market allows traders to directly express their beliefs about the probability of various outcomes. It’s common to see this market move independently of sportsbook odds as new information emerges, and as different bettors weigh in. While sportsbooks may react to public betting patterns, this market directly *is* a public betting pattern, potentially leading to a more accurate reflection of true probabilities.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of a contract reflects the market’s collective assessment of the probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the latest information and sentiment. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price movement is driven by supply and demand; if more people believe an outcome is likely, they will buy contracts, driving up the price, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism aims to create a real-time probability forecast.
This market resolves around Oct 23, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final number of passing touchdowns scored in the New England versus Chicago game will be used to determine which contracts pay out. The resolution will be based on official game statistics, ensuring a transparent and objective determination of the winning outcome. Traders will be able to see the final result reflected in their account balances shortly after the official game data is released and verified.
Several factors could influence the price of contracts in this market. Any news regarding injuries to key quarterbacks or wide receivers on either team would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse conditions for passing, could also impact expectations. Unexpected coaching decisions or strategic adjustments announced before the game could also shift the probabilities. Finally, any significant public sentiment shifts, perhaps driven by expert analysis or prominent bettors, could influence trading activity and move the market.