80 for Brady

The women wear jerseys split between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers to show their loyalty to Tom Brady as a player rather than to any specific team. Since Brady transitioned from the Patriots to the Buccaneers in 2020, the divided jerseys visually represent their continued support for him regardless of which franchise he played for.

Earlier scenes establish the friends as die-hard Brady fans, making their team-agnostic loyalty feel consistent with their character motivations.

In the post-credits stinger, Tom Brady joins the women on a beach and jokes about his refusal to retire as long as he can still play. This was written as a comedic reference to his real-life pattern of teasing retirement announcements, though the timing became ironic when Brady announced his actual final retirement just two days before the movie premiered.

The final scene jumps forward to 2020, several years after the Super Bowl LI events depicted in the main story. This time jump shows the four friends reuniting for another game, demonstrating that their friendship and dedication to cheering on Brady has endured over time.

Super Bowl LI represents the historic comeback that the friends traveled to witness. The Patriots famously overcame a 25-point deficit to win in overtime, making it the largest Super Bowl comeback ever. The film centers on the friends experiencing this legendary game in person, which serves as the climax of their journey.

The entire road trip is built around the friends' determination to attend this specific Super Bowl.

The ending emphasizes that the women's support is for Tom Brady as a person and player, not for any particular team. By wearing split jerseys and continuing to cheer for him through his transition from the Patriots to the Buccaneers, the film reinforces that their fandom is personal and enduring, transcending franchise loyalty.

The friends' enthusiasm throughout the film is directed at Brady himself, not the team colors.

The post-credits scene was written as a tongue-in-cheek reference to Brady's real-life pattern of waffling on retirement decisions. However, Brady announced his actual, final retirement just two days before the movie premiered, transforming what was meant to be a speculative joke into a unintentionally poignant send-off.

The movie ends on a happy note with all four friends, Lou, Maura, Betty, and Trish, reunited in 2020 and continuing to support Tom Brady together. Every character achieves a positive resolution, with their friendship strengthened by the shared adventure and their fandom intact despite the years and Brady's team change.