Kalshi has released a new way to target player props — ladders and escalator markets.
The premise is simple: You get paid out based on the player's final stat line, with ladders adding extra insurance if they fall short... and escalators increasing the payout if they have a HUGE day.
Learn more here about how these markets work, along with three players potentially worth targeting from this weekend's action.
| Player | Market |
|---|---|
 Derrick Henry |
90+ Rushing Yards Trade at Kalshi |
 Puka Nacua |
90+ Receiving Yards Trade at Kalshi |
 Christian Watson |
70+ Receiving Yards Trade at Kalshi |
How Kalshi's Ladder and Escalator Markets work
Ladder
- You get a fixed amount paid out per yard.
- Payouts begin to accumulate as soon as the player records a single yard.
- Recoup more money (than an escalator/straight trade) if they fall short of their posted total.
Escalator
- Each step pays more than the last, so the payout rate increases as the player's yardage total rises.
- Payouts begin to accumulate once the player reaches the 10-19 yard band.
- Higher requirement for a break-even rate than a ladder/straight trade
Learn more about Kalshi ladder and escalator markets.
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Early NFL ladder target: Derrick Henry rushing yards
- Covers Projection: 93.91
- Kalshi line: 90+ (52%)
- Opponent: Cleveland (1 p.m ET)
Ravens/Browns is always a hard-nosed rivalry, which lends itself to Derrick Henry being active in a ground-and-pound game script, along with the fact that Baltimore will either have backup Tyler Huntley at QB or a banged-up Lamar Jackson.
Add in that the Browns are missing their top defensive tackle (Mason Graham) and are far from a prolific offense, and Baltimore should have no pressure to abandon the run game — meaning lots of touches for King Henry on Sunday.
Payouts (on a $10 trade for 90+ yards)
| Result | Straight Bet | Ladder | Escalator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 yards | ❌ | $4.95 | $0.91 |
| 60 yards | ❌ | $5.93 | $1.57 |
| 70 yards | ❌ | $6.92 | $2.49 |
| 80 yards | ❌ | $7.91 | $3.73 |
| 90 yards | $19.32 | $8.90 | $5.31 |
| 100 yards | $19.32 | $9.89 | $7.28 |
| 110 yards | $19.32 | $10.38 | $9.69 |
| 120 yards | $19.32 | $11.87 | $12.32 |
| 130 yards | $19.32 | $12.86 | $15.66 |
| 140 yards | $19.32 | $13.85 | $19.56 |
| 150 yards | $19.32 | $14.84 | $24.05 |
| 160 yards | $19.32 | $15.82 | $29.19 |
| 170 yards | $19.32 | $16.81 | $35.02 |
| 180 yards | $19.32 | $17.80 | $41.57 |
| 190 yards | $19.32 | $18.79 | $48.88 |
| 200 yards | $19.32 | $19.68 | $57.02 |
Afternoon NFL ladder target: Puka Nacua receiving yards
- Covers Projection: 96.34
- Kalshi line: 90+ (55%)
- Opponent: Arizona (4:05 p.m ET)
Nacua has gone for 125 and 138 receiving yards in two games since returning from injury, and now faces an Arizona Cardinals defense that has been torched by star WRs, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba totaling 155 yards and Malik Nabers going for 112.
The Cardinals offense is also capable of keeping pace with the Rams, so a competitive game means Nacua should be active all four quarters.
Payouts (on a $10 trade for 90+ yards)
| Result | Straight Bet | Ladder | Escalator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 yards | ❌ | $4.75 | $1.10 |
| 60 yards | ❌ | $5.70 | $1.91 |
| 70 yards | ❌ | $6.65 | $3.03 |
| 80 yards | ❌ | $7.60 | $4.53 |
| 90 yards | $17.61 | $8.55 | $6.44 |
| 100 yards | $17.61 | $9.50 | $8.84 |
| 110 yards | $17.61 | $10.45 | $11.76 |
| 120 yards | $17.61 | $11.40 | $15.28 |
| 130 yards | $17.61 | $12.35 | $19.42 |
| 140 yards | $17.61 | $13.30 | $16.53 |
| 150 yards | $17.61 | $16.92 | $20.32 |
| 160 yards | $17.61 | $18.05 | $24.67 |
| 170 yards | $17.61 | $19.18 | $29.59 |
| 180 yards | $17.61 | $20.30 | $35.12 |
| 190 yards | $17.61 | $21.43 | $41.30 |
| 200 yards | $17.61 | $22.45 | $48.18 |
Sunday Night Football ladder target: Christian Watson receiving yards
- Covers Projection: 78.77
- Kalshi line: 70+ (56%)
- Opponent: Dallas (8:20 p.m ET)
Christian Watson has emerged as Green Bay's No. 1 receiver, posting totals of 143 and 147 yards already this season, and has a prime-time showdown against a Cowboys secondary that is 21st in passing yards allowed... despite facing Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, and Jalon Daniels in three of its five games.
The Packers have not hesitated to throw deep balls to Watson, so there's potential for some big chunk gains — and another lofty yardage total.
Payouts (on a $10 trade for 70+ yards)
| Result | Straight Bet | Ladder | Escalator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 yards | ❌ | $5.64 | $0.91 |
| 60 yards | ❌ | $6.77 | $1.57 |
| 70 yards | $17.32 | $7.90 | $2.49 |
| 80 yards | $17.32 | $9.02 | $3.73 |
| 90 yards | $17.32 | $10.15 | $5.31 |
| 100 yards | $17.32 | $11.28 | $7.28 |
| 110 yards | $17.32 | $12.41 | $9.69 |
| 120 yards | $17.32 | $13.54 | $15.28 |
| 130 yards | $17.32 | $14.66 | $19.42 |
| 140 yards | $17.32 | $15.79 | $24.26 |
| 150 yards | $17.32 | $16.92 | $29.83 |
| 160 yards | $17.32 | $15.82 | $36.21 |
| 170 yards | $17.32 | $16.81 | $43.43 |
| 180 yards | $17.32 | $17.80 | $51.55 |
| 190 yards | $17.32 | $18.79 | $60.63 |
| 200 yards | $17.32 | $19.68 | $70.72 |
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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