The incident occurred as Diggs, who helped his team reach the title game, appeared unable to impact the game offensively, with limited involvement in the playmaking that defined the rest of the action.
Two Seahawks defenders were involved in the skirmish, which quickly subsided, and referees did not assess any penalties on the sequence.
Criticism quickly followed Diggs’ reaction, with observers arguing that he let frustration influence his conduct in a pivotal moment of the game.
This summary reflects Heavy Sports coverage, including the article titled Ex-Bills WR Stefon Diggs Under Fire for Actions in Super Bowl, which framed the moment as a point of controversy surrounding Diggs’ actions on the field.