The cheapest ticket to the Pittsburgh Steelers game on Monday is $142, whereas the most expensive is in Chicago, when the Bears take on the Packers this weekend. The cheapest ticket to attend the game at Soldier Field, according to Ticketmaster, is $468.

Apps like Venmo and Apple Pay can offer limited protection, which is another reason experts recommend sticking with official ticket platforms. Beyond the money, scam victims say the worst part often comes at the gate arriving at the game with friends or family, only to be told the ticket is fake and being turned away.

Charlotte is buzzing as playoff football returns to Bank of America Stadium for the first time in nearly a decade. Why it matters: Saturday's playoff game between the Carolina Panthers and the Los Angeles Rams may be one of the biggest events of the year,

"I'm just so excited for Panthers fans everywhere," head coach Dave Canales told reporters after watching the Falcons' victory. "The neighborhood is crazy. We were yelling from our couch, as a family. Walked outside where we normally ride bikes and walk the dogs and there were just neighbors in the front yards. Everyone was really excited."

The Carolina Panthers have officially punched their ticket to the NFL playoffs and know who they'll be facing during the NFL Wild Card round.