FanDuel Kick of Destiny: What to know about the Peyton Manning vs. Eli Manning kick-off
FanDuel Kick of Destiny: What to know about the Peyton Manning vs. Eli Manning kick-off
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After Rob Gronkowski tried and failed to make the "Kick of Destiny" each of the last two years, FanDuel is turning to other retired NFL stars, with brothers Peyton and Eli Manning facing off against one another for a shot to give bettors a piece of the $10 million bonus bet pool.
The brothers are no strangers to competing against one another. Just last week, they served as the head coaches for the AFC and NFC Pro Bowl teams, as they've done each of the last three years. Eli has emerged victorious each time. However, with the pair now going head-to-head in a kick-off, perhaps the elder Peyton will finally have the upper hand.
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What is the FanDuel Kick of Destiny?
The FanDuel Kick of Destiny is an annual event, now in its third year, that takes place prior to the Super Bowl. The event sees someone (we've only seen retired NFL players try it thus far), in this case Peyton and Eli Manning, attempting to make field goals in order to give bettors on FanDuel a share of $10 million in bonus bets. We've yet to see a kicker actually make the Kick of Destiny ... yet.
When is the FanDuel Kick of Destiny?
The competition will be held during FOX's pre-game show for Super Bowl 59.
FanDuel Kick of Destiny: Eli vs. Peyton
This year's event will work differently than previous years. For Gronkowski, it was just one kick. If he made it, everyone wins. If he missed it, everyone lost. This year, though, there is a much better chance for at least some people to walk away victorious.
Each kicker will start with a 25-yard field goal attempt. If the first kicker misses, the second kicker will be given a chance to win. If the first kick is good, however, the second kicker will be given a chance to tie and force a second round. There will be a maximum of three rounds. Bettors who picked Eli to win will win part of the $10 million in bonus bets if he wins, while bettors who picked Peyton will only win their share if Peyton wins.
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