18,000 to 20,000 Eagles fans in New Orleans??? {just a rumor - merged}

18,000 to 20,000 Eagles fans in New Orleans??? {merged}

it was just reported in the news in this area (Phila) that there are 18k to 20k Eagles fans in New Orleans right now that are going to be at the game. How did that many Eagles fans get tickets? They are saying that it is going to be a sea of green in the dome.