TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.7b
24H VOL:
$279,496,801
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,923,931,766
416,910
Markets across
40,107
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,571
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 19, 11:44 PM EST
Kalshi
This event evaluates whether specific running backs achieve top-tier performance in fantasy football during a designated week, based on accumulated statistical points across key categories like rushing yards, touchdowns, and receptions.
Each market assesses if the named running back ranks among the top five in total full-PPR fantasy points for all eligible RBs in Week 6 of the 2026 Pro Football regular season. Rankings are determined using Sleeper's scoring system, which awards points for various in-game achievements such as yards gained, touchdowns scored, receptions, and special teams contributions. Players who do not participate that week receive zero points. If multiple players tie for the fifth position, contracts are settled proportionally (e.g., two tied players each receive 0.5). All markets share these core mechanics, with individual player performance determining outcomes.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks often set initial lines to balance action, while this market allows traders to freely adjust probabilities based on their own analysis and information. If there's a significant discrepancy, it may indicate that the market believes a sportsbook has mispriced a particular outcome. However, it's important to remember that both represent probabilities of an event occurring, and both can be influenced by new information or breaking news related to player injuries or team strategies.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing their beliefs about the likelihood of different running backs being among the top performers. The price of each contract reflects the current market consensus. 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 prices will adjust accordingly, providing a real-time assessment of probabilities. The market depth and trading volume indicate the level of confidence traders have in each outcome.
This market resolves around Oct 20, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final NFL Week 6 statistics are verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will be based on the official rankings of running back performance for that week, as determined by standard fantasy football scoring rules. The platform will then determine which running backs meet the criteria for being in the top five, and contracts will be settled accordingly based on whether the predicted outcome occurred.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Unexpected injuries to key running backs would likely cause substantial shifts in the odds, as would changes in team strategies or game matchups. News regarding player health, such as a star running back being ruled out or limited in practice, could quickly alter trader sentiment. Additionally, any significant updates on offensive line performance or defensive matchups could influence predictions about which running backs are poised for success in Week 6. Monitoring these signals will be crucial for understanding market movements.