TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
Markets across
30,526
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,693
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 27, 1:50 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting which player or unit will score the first touchdown for the Jacksonville team in an upcoming professional football game. Each market is tied to a specific player or the defensive unit, with outcomes determined by game performance.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified player or unit scores the first touchdown for Jacksonville in the designated game. If the designated participant is active but does not take any snaps, the market settles at the fair market price determined before the game starts. Once a snap is taken—even if the play is nullified by a penalty—the market outcome depends solely on whether that participant scores the first Jacksonville touchdown. If Jacksonville fails to score any touchdowns during the game, the 'No Touchdown' market resolves to Yes, and all other participant-specific markets resolve to No. These rules apply uniformly across all individual player and unit markets.
Generally, prediction market odds tend to reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often aligning closely with sportsbook odds but sometimes diverging based on unique information or perspectives held by traders. Sportsbooks set initial lines based on statistical models and expert analysis, while this market allows anyone to express their belief about the probability of Jacksonville scoring first. Differences can arise due to varying levels of information access and differing interpretations of key factors influencing the game, such as player injuries or weather conditions. It's common to see prediction markets offer more nuanced probabilities than traditional sportsbooks.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing a 'yes' or 'no' outcome. The price of a contract reflects the market's current assessment of the probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders participate, the price adjusts to incorporate new information and opinions. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price will move based on supply and demand; if more people believe Jacksonville will score first, the 'yes' contract price will increase, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows for a real-time reflection of collective intelligence.
This market resolves around Sep 27, 2026, following the completion of the New England versus Jacksonville game. The outcome will be determined by which team scores the first touchdown, as verified against credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official game statistics and play-by-play data. This ensures a transparent and objective determination of the result, reflecting the actual events that unfolded during the game. It's important to note that the official scoring plays as recorded by the league will be the final authority for this market.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either New England or Jacksonville would likely cause price movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they favor one team's offensive style, could also impact trading activity. Pre-game analysis from sports analysts and experts, as well as any shifts in public sentiment, can also drive the price of contracts. Finally, early betting trends in traditional sportsbooks could influence traders on Kalshi, leading to adjustments in the market price as people react to new information.