It wasn’t pretty. They crawled across the finish line, but your Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making another run for the Super Bowl… even though they finished under .500 for the year. With the loss yesterday in Atlanta, the Bucs finished 8-9 for the season. But that was enough to win the division as the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons all finished 7-10. So on we go.
Late last night, the NFL announced the Bucs would host the Monday Night Football game next week against the Dallas Cowboys. Before you bust out the credit card and pick your seat at Raymond James Stadium, the math wizards at Financebuzz ran the numbers to see exactly when is the BEST and WORST day to buy tickets. They looked at ticket sales on sites like Stub Hub and found that you can actually save almost 1/4 on the cost of tickets… IF you buy them on the right day.
When is that day? They say the sweet spot, believe it or not, is game day itself. Maybe it’s because scalpers are in a panic that they’ll get stuck with no buyer? Maybe it’s because those who have to travel or make advance plans to buy tickets are now out of the market of buyers. But for whatever reason, they found the average ticket cost on game day to be $198.04 on game day… the biggest price drop of the week.
So that’s the smart day to buy – when will you pay the most? Between today (January 9, 2023) and 4 days before the game is when they think tickets will be the priciest. They think 4 days before game day will be the peak of ticket prices for Monday’s game. So plan accordingly if you want to see what could be Tom Brady’s last game at Ray Jay… or ever? [Source: Financebuzz]
PHOTOS: 2 Decades Of Tom Brady
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Tom Brady (L) gives a thumbs up as he prepares for launch with Steve Loerke, a high school friend of Brady's from San Francisco, aboard Mission: SPACE at Walt Disney World February 2, 2004 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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President George W. Bush poses for photographers with members of New England Patriots during a Rose Garden event to honor the Super Bowl Champions April 13, 2005 at the White House in Washington, DC. The Patriots have won the Super Bowl three times in the last four years. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with wife Gisele Bundchen and daughter Vivian Brady after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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NFL Quarterbacks Donovan McNabb and Tom Brady (C), whose teams met in the most recent Superbowl, chat with the U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (R) at the White House Correspondents dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel April 30, 2005 in Washington D.C. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
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Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates as he is reflected in the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs, 31-9. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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President Joe Biden holds up a Buccaneers jersey while standing next to (L-R) linebacker Devin White, head coach Bruce Arians, and quarterback Tom Brady as he welcomes the 2021 NFL Super Bowl champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on July 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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Tom Brady attends the premiere of 20th Century Fox's "I, Robot" at the Village Theater on July 7, 2004 in Los Angeles, California.
Super Bowl LIII – New England Patriots v Los Angeles Rams
ShareATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Jim Nantz (L) interviews Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after the Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LIII – New England Patriots v Los Angeles Rams
ShareATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks to head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after the Patriots defeat the Rams 13-3 during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Pirates v Boston Red Sox
ShareBOSTON, MA - APRIL 3: Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots steals Tom Brady's jersey before the opening day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park on April 3, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Kentucky Derby 145 – Atmosphere
ShareLOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 04: Danny Amendola, Linda Holliday, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady attend the 145th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)
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Tom Brady #10 Quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines instructs his offensive line in the huddle during the NCAA Division I-A Big 10 college football game against the Purdue University Boilermakers on 2nd October 1999 at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.The Michigan Wolverines won the game 38 - 12.
Germany v Argentina: 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: NFL athlete Tom Brady and model Gisele Bundchen look on prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Victory Parade
ShareBOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 4: Benjamin Brady (L) holds the Lombardi trophy next to his dad, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, on a duck boat during the New England Patriots victory parade on February 4, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Victory Parade
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts as he holds the Vince Lombardi trophy during the Super Bowl Victory Parade on February 05, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers v New England Patriots
ShareFOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after the Patriots defeated the Packers 31-17 at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Victory Parade
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with his daughter Vivian during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl boat parade on February 10, 2021 after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LIII – New England Patriots v Los Angeles Rams
ShareATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Vivian Lake Brady, daughter of Tom Brady #12, celebrates the Patriots' 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Tom Brady listens to a question on media day January 26, 2003 before Super Bowl XXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers in Houston, Texas.
Washington Nationals v Boston Red Sox
ShareBOSTON, MA - APRIL 13: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws the first pitch before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals as New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on from left at Fenway Park on April 13, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Tom Brady received Best Breakthrough Athlete at ESPN's 10th Annual Espy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Ca. Wednesday, July 10, 2002.
Super Bowl Winner – Press Confernce
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and New England Patriots' Tom Brady with the Pete Rozelle MVP Trophy during the Super Bowl Winner and MVP press conference on February 6, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Arrivals
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actress Bridget Moynahan and quarterback Tom Brady and arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Mortons on February 27, 2005 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX – New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
ShareGLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Rob Gronkowski #87 (L) and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrate while holding up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
AFC Championship – New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
ShareDENVER, CO - JANUARY 19: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots congratulates Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos after the Broncos defeated the Patriots 26 to 16 during the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Victory Parade
ShareBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots holds the Vince Lombardi trophy during the Super Bowl Victory Parade on February 05, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LIII – New England Patriots v Los Angeles Rams
ShareATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with his wife Gisele Bündchen after the Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Victory Parade
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates their Super Bowl LV victory with the Vince Lombardi trophy during a boat parade through the city on February 10, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LV
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LV
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signals after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Divisional Round – Kansas City Chiefs v New England Patriots
ShareFOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 16: Tom Brady #12 and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots shake hands at the start of the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on January 16, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs v New England Patriots
ShareFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 08: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs after the Chief defeat the Patriots 23-16 at Gillette Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v New England Patriots
ShareFOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 10: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots cheers as he runs on to the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LV
ShareTAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Vince Vaughn and Tom Brady speak on stage at the 12th Annual ESPY Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on July 14, 2004 in Hollywood, California.
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Tom Brady and model Adriana Lima attend the launch party for the new photo book, "Backstage Sexy" at Spice Market February 11, 2003 in New York City.
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Tom Brady, quarterback of the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots, signs autographs at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom February 2, 2004 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Brady, who was MVP in the Patriots 32-29 win over the Carolina Panthers, brought along his parents, sisters and other relatives and friends in the annual promotion.
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Tom Brady answers questions during media day on January 27, 2003 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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Tom Brady smiles at a question on media day January 27, 2003 at Reliant Stadium before Super Bowl XXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers in Houston, Texas.
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Tom Brady hits off the fourth tee during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on February 6, 2003 at Spy Glass Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California.
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Tom Brady waves to the crowd following a Super Bowl victory parade in Boston, Massachusetts. The Patriots beat the heavily favored St. Louis Rams 20-17 to win the championship.
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Tom Brady #10 Quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines runs the ball downfield during the NCAA Florida Citrus Bowl college football game against the University of Arkansas Razorbacks on 1st January 1999 at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Florida, United States. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 45 - 31.