DraftKings Predictions NFL void rules: what happens if a player doesn't play
If an NFL player doesn't play, DraftKings Predictions does not void or refund it; it settles by the rule quoted below.
Below is every DraftKings Predictions NFL rule we could find for injuries, postponements, ties and overtime, quoted from DraftKings Predictions's own source, last verified November 11, 2026. The rules panel on each contract governs.
Every published DraftKings Predictions NFL settlement rule
Player prop: Player doesn't play
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)“If [entity] does not Participate in [event], the Contract resolves to the last fair market price, as determined by the Exchange.”
Source: DKeX (DraftKings exchange) contract terms, CFTC filing · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Player gets hurt mid-game
Settles on the resultParticipation-protected ("Covered") props follow a different rule if he misses the second half.
“Once [entity] has Participated, the Contract settles based on the Official Statistics accumulated by [entity] during [time period], regardless of any subsequent in-game injury, ejection, or other removal from [event].”
Source: DKeX (DraftKings exchange) contract terms, CFTC filing · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)“The game is interrupted with 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and is not concluded within 72 hours of its last instance of play. The outcome is not Unconditionally Determined. The Contract resolves to the last fair market price.”
Source: DKeX (DraftKings exchange) contract terms, CFTC filing · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Does overtime count?
Settles on the resultFirst-half and first-to-third-quarter markets exclude overtime.
“Unless otherwise specified, all statistics for a full game include overtime statistics.”
Source: DKeX (DraftKings exchange) contract terms, CFTC filing · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
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“If [entity] does not Participate in [event], the Contract resolves to the last fair market price, as determined by the Exchange.”
Source: DKeX (DraftKings exchange) contract terms, CFTC filing · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
NFL player prop on DraftKings Predictions: player doesn't play — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). DraftKings Predictions's rule: “If [entity] does not Participate in [event], the Contract resolves to the last fair market price, as determined by the Exchange.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL player prop on DraftKings Predictions: player gets hurt mid-game — what happens?
Settles on the result. Participation-protected ("Covered") props follow a different rule if he misses the second half. DraftKings Predictions's rule: “Once [entity] has Participated, the Contract settles based on the Official Statistics accumulated by [entity] during [time period], regardless of any subsequent in-game injury, ejection, or other removal from [event].” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL player prop on DraftKings Predictions: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). DraftKings Predictions's rule: “The game is interrupted with 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and is not concluded within 72 hours of its last instance of play. The outcome is not Unconditionally Determined. The Contract resolves to the last fair market price.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL player prop on DraftKings Predictions: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. First-half and first-to-third-quarter markets exclude overtime. DraftKings Predictions's rule: “Unless otherwise specified, all statistics for a full game include overtime statistics.” (verified November 11, 2026).
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