Seattle’s defense carried the night, holding New England scoreless into the fourth quarter while pressuring Drake Maye and forcing mistakes. The Patriots finally scored late on a 35-yard connection from Maye to Mack Hollins, but the late hit and post-play exchange by Jobe drew the most attention from the scrap.
NFL observers anticipate fines for Jobe, with Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio noting the league could issue multiple penalties. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay also suggested the initial out-of-bounds hit should have drawn a penalty, and that the post-play exchange should have produced additional flags. In short, Jobe could face more than one fine.
Jobe’s season ends with a Super Bowl ring, but his financial future remains uncertain as he heads into free agency in March. The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar suggested Seattle would be wise to bring him back. Among qualifying corners in coverage, Jobe was tied for 10th in lowest passer rating allowed (67.9) and logged four pass breakups with one interception and one surrendered touchdown, according to Pro Football Focus data.
Diggs, for his part, did not dwell on the incident after the game. He credited Seattle for being the better team and encouraged Maye, praising his age and effort while noting that quarterback play is a team effort and that more help around him would have helped.
As the NFL prepares its final fines for the 2025 season, Jobe will likely be under league scrutiny for the late hit and the ensuing confrontation. The Super Bowl win stands, but the financial penalties could shape Jobe’s early offseason plan and his prospects in free agency.
