NFL Blackout?
There are a few games in danger of being "Blacked Out" in their market (and others) if they don't sell enough tickets to the game. Those games in "danger" are:
Why is this even a thing anymore? Especially a play-off game? I can *maybe* understand the Bengals...*maybe*.......but C'mon, Man. The Packers have been selling out games forever. There's a waiting list for season tickets that's a MILE long. There are roughly 81,000 names on it. Is it their record? Is it that people don't think they'll win against that San Fran defense? or that Colin Kaepernick lit them up the last time they played? Is it the weather? (Forecast says -18 with the windchill) They've never had a problem filling the seats for a play-off game. Why now? Is it the price? Who knows?! At last count, the Packers had to sell 7,500 tickets and the Colts were at roughly 4,500. I'm sure they'll sell out. I'm sure ALL of the games will sell out. In the event they DO NOT sell out by today, the NFL usually grants an extension.
One thing is for sure, I don't think it's the cold. I was at the Packers vs. Seahawks Wild Card game at Lambeau in 2003 and it was a minimum of -20°. I ended up taking my coat off (I did have a sweatshirt and t-shirt on) and it wasn't too bad. Although, the flask they were passing around helped a bit too.
My point is, we spend countless hours watching football, playing fantasy football, watching highlights, even repeat games on NFL Network, TALKING about football, etc......why aren't these tickets selling? Especially for a play-off game!?! I don't care if it's the Packers, Colts, Bengals or whomever.....these games SHOULD be sold-out. Especially a play-off game. I just don't get it. Enough of my rambling. If you "Have a dog in the hunt"...I hope your team wins. If you don't, enjoy football while you can.....Because it's going to be a looooonnggg cold Summer without it.
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