Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs finished with 3 receptions for 37 yards, marking the fourth postseason game in which he had 40 yards or fewer. He endured substantial social-media criticism for his limited impact in the game despite a productive regular season.
A standout moment occurred at the start of the fourth quarter when Diggs, not targeted on the play, was taken down hard out of bounds by Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe. Jobe shoved Diggs, then grabbed his facemask and exchanged words with him, leading to a visible altercation that did not draw a penalty on the field.
The incident could draw NFL attention upon film review, with analysts noting that Jobe also threw a punch and made contact with an official. If penalties are assessed, Jobe could face fines for three offenses, potentially totaling around $64,000.
Diggs had entered the game with strong numbers for the season, posting 85 catches on 103 targets for 1,013 yards and 4 touchdowns, the seventh 1,000-yard season of his career and the Patriots’ first 1,000-yard receiver since Julian Edelman in 2019.
The Seahawks’ victory ends their season on a high note, while the Patriots’ campaign concludes with questions about offensive production and the impact of postgame incidents. The league will review the Jobe-Diggs confrontation for potential punishment.
