Fair Play Max: What is Fair Play Max and How Does it Protect Your NFL Bets?
What is Fair Play Max?
Fair Play Max is Fanatics Sportsbook's NFL-focused protection proposition, adding a new arm of fairness on top of Fair Play. It is built specifically for football and runs all NFL season long. First Half Protection covers player prop bets against first-half injuries, and Forward Progress protects rushing and receiving overs from plays that lose yardage.
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How does Fair Play Max work?
Fair Play Max is split into two different sections: First Half Protection and Forward Progress.
First Half Protection protects player prop bets from first-half injuries; if a player exits hurt before halftime, the prop is voided under Fair Play rules.
Forward Progress protects rushing and receiving over bets from being affected by non-competitive plays. QB kneel-downs and yard-loss runs will not drag down rushing and receiving overs, because non-competitive plays are neutralized.
Available throughout the NFL season, Fair Play Max helps reduce risk and provides added protection for NFL bettors at Fanatics Sportsbook.
Fair Play Max Examples
First Half Protection
You bet on a running back to go over 50.5 rushing yards. Mid-way through the second quarter, the player is forced off through injury.
Under Fair Play Max rules, your bet is voided because the player exited due to injury before halftime. Your stake is returned, instead of your wager losing.
Forward Progress Protection
You bet on a quarterback to record Over 20.5 rushing yards. During the game, the quarterback reaches 23 rushing yards, but at the end of the game takes several kneel-downs to run out the clock, reducing his official rushing total to 18 yards.
With Fair Play Max Forward Progress Protection, those non-competitive kneel-down plays are disregarded. The quarterback's rushing total remains at 23 yards for settlement purposes, meaning your Over 20.5 rushing yards bet wins.
How to get Fair Play Max at Fanatics Sportsbook
- Join Fanatics Sportsbook by clicking 'CLAIM NOW' above and download the Fanatics Sportsbook app
- Navigate to the NFL section on the app
- Place your NFL player prop bets
- Fair Play Max is added to your NFL player prop bets automatically
Fair Play Max vs. Standard NFL Betting
Fair Play Max offers several benefits compared to NFL betting at other sportsbooks.
Feature | Fair Play Max | Standard Betting |
|---|---|---|
Bet Protection | Yes | No |
Reduced Risk | Yes | No |
Added Security | Yes | No |
Fair Play Max FAQs
Is Fair Play Max free to use?
Yes, Fair Play Max is free to use on NFL player prop bets for Fanatics Sportsbook customers.
Can I use Fair Play Max on parlay bets?
Yes, Fair Play Max applies to NFL parlay bets and same-game parlays.
Is Fair Play Max available across the whole NFL season?
Yes. Fair Play Max is available across the entire NFL season at Fanatics Sportsbook.
Do all sportsbooks offer Fair Play Max?
No. Fanatics Sportsbook is the only sportsbook that offers Fair Play Max for NFL betting.