re: Looking for x1 ticket north endzone - no longer needed

FYI, if you're just looking for a ticket and not planning to sit there, you can get any lower bowl ticket and make your way to the north end zone.

From the south, walk all the way around the fence near the southwest portal under the west side and end up in the north.

From the east, it is open between the north east portal where it used to be gated off.

I don't think you're forced to go up escalators to the upper east or west decks once you're inside the stadium. I think you can get to anywhere lower but I have never had to test it.