Most expensive NFL ticket is at San Francisco’s new stadium
The San Francisco 49ers’ new stadium is the most expensive venue to take a family of four for an NFL game.
Team Marketing Report released its Fan Cost Index Thursday, indicating families will have to shell out an estimated $641.50 to attend a 49ers game in their new digs in Santa Clara, California.
The New England Patriots remain the most expensive ticket at $122, the highest average for a non-premium ticket. They’re followed by the 49ers at $117.
The average NFL ticket is $84.43, a 3.5 percent increase from last season.
Eight teams have average non-premium tickets of more than $100. The New York Giants ($111.69), Dallas ($110.20), Chicago ($108.44), New York Jets ($105.66), Washington ($102) and Baltimore ($100.19) round out the field.
Jacksonville has the cheapest at $57.65.
Orapko dealing with sprained ankle: Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo is dealing with a sprained right ankle as the team prepares for its regular season opener.
Orakpo was listed as limited in practice Thursday. He was mostly a spectator during the portion open to reporters.
Orakpo was injured in the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens Aug. 23. He sayid his ankle is “getting better” and that he’ll be “good to go” Sunday against Houston.
The three-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker had 10 sacks last year and is expected to be a part of a multi-pronged attack with Ryan Kerrigan, Jason Hatcher and rookie Trent Murphy to put pressure on quarterbacks this season. Orakpo signed a one-year deal worth about $11.5 million this season after the Redskins designated him as their franchise player.
Cleveland’s Gordon will sell cars: Josh Gordon wants to get you in a two-door convertible today.
A person familiar with his plans said the Browns’ suspended Pro Bowl wide receiver will work for a car dealership while serving his NFL punishment.
Gordon was suspended for another violation of the league’s substance abuse policy last week, a banishment that will deprive the Browns of their top playmaker this season. In the interim, he intends to work for the dealership, said the person who spoke Thursday to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.
Last week, arbitrator Harold Henderson upheld the league’s ruling to suspend Gordon, who led the league with 1,646 yards receiving last season despite being suspended for two games and playing with three quarterbacks.
While he’s out, Gordon is not permitted to practice or attend team meetings. The league said his eligibility for reinstatement will be determined after the 2014 season.
Browns coach Mike Pettine was asked about Gordon working for the dealership. He was reluctant to discuss the 23-year-old’s future.