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Top 10 Most Expensive NFL Tickets

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Football season has begun and many people will be looking to score a seat at their favorite team’s game this year. If you’ve been to a game recently, you know how expensive it can be. And, depending on your favorite NFL team, you may be paying more than others. Below are the top 10 most expensive NFL tickets.

10 Most Expensive NFL Tickets

Each year Vivid Seats breaks down the ticket trends for the previous year, giving people an idea of what to expect. According to their predictions, the teams below will have the most expensive tickets in the NFL in 2018.

1. New England Patriots

The most expensive NFL team to see at home is the New England Patriots. Even though the team has seen its share of controversy, the Pats still have a loyal fan base that are willing to pay a boatload of money to see them play.

The average price paid: $530

2. Seattle Seahawks

Seattle is the second most expensive team to see play on their home field. The average price paid for Seahawks tickets hovers just over $320.

Average ticket price paid: $321

3. Green Bay Packers

Green Bay fans don’t get much of a break when it comes to seeing their team play at home either. The average price paid is over $310.

Average ticket price: $318

4. Denver Broncos

Denver fans are also paying around $300 per ticket when they want to see the Broncos at home.

The average price paid: $297

5. Philadelphia Eagles

Fifth on the list of most expensive NFL tickets is the Philadelphia Eagles. Although tickets are below $300 (on average), fans are still paying a pretty penny to see them in Philly.

Average ticket price: $269

6. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars are the next expensive team to see at home. The average price paid per ticket, listed below, is still half of what people are paying to see the Patriots.

Average ticket price: $264

7. Tennessee Titans

Next on the list is the Tennessee Titans. Football is huge in Tennessee and fans will pay quite a bit of money to be in the stadium.

Average ticket price paid: $255

8. Chicago Bears

Bears fans are paying an average price of $252 per ticket to see them play in Chicago.

The average price paid: $252

9. Houston Texans

Number nine of the list is the Texans. To catch the team in Houston, fans are paying around $243 (though there are tickets that are cheaper or more expensive).

Average ticket price: $243

10. Pittsburgh Steelers

Last on the top 10 most expensive teams to see is the Steelers. To see the team play in Pittsburgh you’ll be paying around $240 per ticket, on average. Of course, certain games may prove to be cheaper than others. If you plan far enough ahead, you’re more likely to score a good deal.

Average ticket price: $241

Least Expensive Tickets

If you’re looking for a more affordable NFL experience, you may want to consider purchasing a ticket when your team is away. These are the 10 NFL teams with the cheapest seats this year.

5. New York Jets

New York Jets fans are in luck. The average price paid is nearly half of what you’d pay to see the Steelers and a quarter of the price to see the Patriots.

The average price paid: $127

4. Kansas City Chiefs

The average ticket price to see the Chiefs play at home hangs right around $123.

Average ticket price: $123

3. Cinncinati Bengals

Bengals fans are in luck as well. To see the team play in Cincinnati, you won’t pay much more than $110.

Average ticket price paid: $112

2. Cleveland Browns

Tickets in Cleveland are even cheaper. Browns fans can see them play at home for less than $110, on average.

Average ticket price: $109

1. Buffalo Bills

The cheapest tickets in the NFL are in Buffalo. On average, a ticket in the Bills’ stadium costs around $107.

Average ticket price paid: $107

The locations above may be within driving distance of your home, or a cheap train ride. If so, you could save quite a bit of money by attending the away game instead of paying top dollar at home (especially if you’re a Pats fan).

You may also consider purchasing a ticket to one of the less popular games of the season. NFL fans looking for a good deal may consider buying a ticket to one of these 2018 season games:

2018 Games With Cheaper Tickets

  • Jaguars at the Bills (11/25) – The average price being paid for a ticket to this game is $62.
  • Jets at Bills (12/9) – The December 9 game in Buffalo has an average ticket price of $67.
  • Lions at Bills (12/16) – Bargain hunters may want to check out the Lions game in Buffalo as well. The average ticket price for the game is $71.
  • Jets at Browns (9/20) – NFL fans can pick up a ticket to the September 20th game in Cleveland for an average ticket price of $82.
  • Ravens at Browns (10/7) – Catch the Ravens at the Browns in October for around $83.
  • Titans at Bills (10/7) – Buffalo pops up again on the list of cheapest games in 2018. The Titans will be in Buffalo with average ticket prices hovering around $84 each.
  • Buccaneers at Bengals (10/28) – You’ll find the same average price tag of $84 when the Buccaneers are in Cincinnati.
  • Colts at Jets (10/14) – Pay about $87 for tickets to the October 14 Colts and Jets game.
  • Panthers at Browns (12/9) – See the Panthers play the Browns for about $88 per ticket.
  • Falcons at Browns (11/11) – The November 11 Browns game will also be fairly cheap at $88 a ticket.

Readers, have you attended an NFL game? What price do you pay? 

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McDonald’s Introduces New Super Bowl-Sized Game

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McDonalds Sweepstakes

McDonald’s has been known for their burger, fries and milkshakes for decades. However, in the most recent years the company has also become known for its sweepstakes games and “free days.” The company’s most recent sweepstakes will be one for the books and it is completely free to win, no purchase necessary.

Are you a Super Bowl fan and 13 years or older? Living in the United States? Then you may want to enter into the McDonald’s Gold Sweepstakes. By entering and playing the sweepstakes game, you could win the top prize: a four night trip to San Francisco, where the Super Bowl is going to be held next year, and tickets for the game in February 2016.

How to play:

There is no purchase necessary to enter the contest. You can a sweepstakes “game piece” by sending your full name and address to McDonald’s Game Time Gold GamePiece Request, P.O. Box 49268, Strongsville, OH 44149.

You can also participate by going to any McDonald’s location and purchasing one of the following:
• Biscuit or McMuffin Sandwiches
• Hash Browns
• Large Fries
• Filet-O-Fish or Big Mac Sandwiches
• 10 or 20-piece Chicken McNuggets
• Medium Fountain Beverages

Ways to win:

Once you’ve gotten a “game piece” through the mail or at a McDonald’s location, peel to reveal your prize. What you see there will determine your prize. You can instantly win a food prize to $50 cash. If you reveal an NFL helmet, there will be a 10-digit code. The code can be submitted by texting 84567 or entering it online at playatmcd.com.

Each week during the game, a team will be named during the NBC Sunday night pre-game show. If the NFL team helmet on your game piece matches the team they name, you’ll be entered into the weekly draw which could win you one of more than 200 prizes. Top prizes include winnings of $500,000 or a trip to the Super Bowl 50.

How long will it last?

The promotion will take place from Nov. 3 until Dec. 21. The grand prize winner announcement will be made on Jan. 4, 2016. If you just so happen to win the grand prize of tickets the Super Bowl, make sure you are free to travel for four night in February for the big game.

For Nearly 30%, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Is the Price of Making the NFL

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Study: 30% of NFL players will have brain and cognitive issues later in life
In a staggering admission by the National Football League (NFL), it was revealed that 28% of retired players would develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. This statement comes on the heels of years of suits and accusations from former players saying the NFL was not providing adequate health assistance for work-related injuries. For years, the NFL refuted these claims and refused to take responsibility for the long-term health effects directly related to the hard-hitting contact sport.

The findings were presented by a group of actuaries that were hired by the NFL in their defense against over 5,000 ex-players looking for settlement of their health issues. It was found that 28% of all retired players would develop Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier age than the general public. In addition, more players would be subject to other neurocognitive diseases as compared to the general public and their age ranges. This admission by the league comes at the end of a prolonged period of consistent denials and claims that they should not be responsible.

The findings will result in an increase in funding to be made available for these players and these specific injuries. The NFL had an existing fund of $675 million to be attributed to these health issues, and they will be paying out roughly $900 million to those players who are found to suffer from early Alzheimer’s and neurocognitive disease. Spokespeople for the league are now owning up to what was previously refuted time and time again. They have admitted that they play a part in these diseases developing earlier and that they must continue to take care of their ex-players.

The past decades have seen an increase in medical advancement and the examination of the effects of contact sports on player’s brains. In a sport where concussions are prevalent, leagues have taken new measures to ensure that player safety is a primary concern for both current and ex-players. Concussion testing has taken on new steps and is being treated as a severe issue that requires as much attention and latitude as broken bones and torn ligaments. This finding and admission by the nation’s biggest organized sporting league is another step in the direction of care being taken to concussions and neurocognitive disease. The NFL is not the only sport where concussions are prevalent, but their example will be a striking point for continued research, attention, and prevention of brain-related injuries.

(Photo courtesy of Kevin Jones)