Official: NFL Imposes Significant Penalty on Seahawks CB Josh Jobe After He Threw a Direct Punch to Stefon Diggs’ Face in Super Bowl LX
The incident occurred when Jobe pushed Diggs out of bounds late in the quarter. The contact was considered a late hit, causing Diggs to fall hard near the sideline. As soon as he got back up, the two players immediately confronted each other in an extremely heated atmosphere.
Holy Sh*t: Stefon Diggs got WRECKED on the sidelines.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 9, 2026
A massive fight broke out between the Patriots and Seahawks.
😳😳😳pic.twitter.com/5vmEW2ay7N
According to slow-motion replay, Diggs grabbed Jobe’s facemask in response. Jobe then threw a left-handed punch that landed on Diggs’ facemask and face area. Despite the situation appearing quite clear, officials on the field did not throw a flag, triggering an immediate wave of controversy.
#Seahawks Josh Jobe throws a punch at Stefon Diggs right in front of an official 😳 pic.twitter.com/3bZuxW8CiP
— Hailmarypass (@Hailmarypass_) February 9, 2026
The absence of a flag at such a sensitive moment of the Super Bowl angered the Patriots community. Many analysts and fans believed both sides should have been penalized. Questions about the league’s transparency and fairness quickly spread across social media.
Under significant public pressure, the NFL reviewed the entire sequence. Because the incident occurred during the Super Bowl – the biggest stage of the season – and involved multiple unsportsmanlike elements, the fine imposed on Jobe was higher than usual. The $40,000 amount reflects the seriousness of the conduct.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also addressed the decision. “The Super Bowl represents the highest standard of professional football. Intense competition is accepted, but punching an opponent crosses the line. We must ensure that every team competes in an environment of fairness and respect.”
For Patriots fans, although the penalty cannot change the 29-13 result in favor of the Seahawks, it is viewed as a necessary acknowledgment from the league. In a championship game where every detail can shape history, maintaining standards and accountability remains critically important.
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