Pats-Chargers ticket prices sum up sad state of New England’s season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Not surprisingly, there was minimal interest in attending Sunday’s New England Patriots-Los Angeles Chargers game at a rain-soaked Gillette Stadium.
Tickets for the Week 13 matchup were practically being given away in the hour leading up to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. A to Z Sports’ Sophie Weller posted a screenshot of the ticket prices on Ticketmaster a half-hour before game time, and they dropped to as low as $5.00.
The Patriots are in tank mode with a 2-9 record this season, and the Chargers aren’t faring much better at 4-7. While the lackluster performance of the two teams was enough to dissuade fans from making the trip to Gillette Stadium, it wasn’t the only reason for the remarkably low ticket prices.
Instead of braving the combination of rain and chilly temperatures in Foxboro, many fans chose to watch the game from the comfort of their homes or find other activities for their Sunday. Our Patriots insider Phil Perry was present and shared a photo of the empty seats just before kickoff.
Those who skipped Sunday’s game missed the return of Zappe Mania. With Mac Jones being relegated to scout team duties, Bailey Zappe stepped in as the Patriots’ starting quarterback.
The Patriots will travel to Pittsburgh for “Thursday Night Football” in Week 14, then return home to play Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. In another disappointing turn for New England, the Pats-Chiefs matchup was flexed out of Monday Night Football and will now be played on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. ET.
