TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$290,393,159
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,944,100,805
420,493
Markets across
40,511
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,612
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 4, 1:51 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting which player or team unit will score the first touchdown for the Chicago team in an upcoming football game against New York J. Each market corresponds to a specific potential scorer, with the outcome determined by the game's actual events.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified player or unit scores the first touchdown for Chicago 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 participant takes at least one snap—regardless of whether the play is nullified by a penalty—the market resolves according to whether that participant scores the first Chicago touchdown. If Chicago fails to score any touchdowns during the game, the 'No Chicago Touchdown' market resolves to Yes, and all other player-specific markets resolve to No. These rules apply uniformly across all individual player and unit markets, ensuring consistent settlement criteria for each potential outcome.
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 aim to balance action on both sides, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. If a significant number of people believe Chicago is likely to score first, the price for that outcome will rise, potentially exceeding what sportsbooks offer. However, sportsbook odds often incorporate factors like public perception and promotional offers, which may not be fully reflected in this market. It’s a useful comparison to see where differing opinions lie.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief about whether Chicago will score the first touchdown. The price of a contract represents 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. As more traders participate and new information becomes available, the price fluctuates, reflecting the evolving consensus. The goal is for the market price to accurately predict the eventual outcome of the event, based on the collective intelligence of those trading.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the market will determine which team scores the first touchdown in the game. The resolution will be based on the official game statistics and play-by-play data. The platform will verify the result against trusted sources to ensure accuracy and transparency. Trading will cease once the outcome is definitively known, and contracts will be settled accordingly.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either team, particularly the Chicago offense, would likely cause significant price movement. Changes in weather forecasts, especially if they favor a run-heavy or pass-heavy attack, could also impact the market. Pre-game analysis from sports analysts and experts, as well as any shifts in public sentiment, could also contribute to price fluctuations. Ultimately, any information that alters perceptions of Chicago’s scoring potential will likely be reflected in the market.