All eyes are on the Patriots offense in Super Bowl 60. The Seahawks have a ferocious defense that gives everyone trouble. A veteran receiver like Stefon Diggs is going to be leaned on heavily as his young offense navigates this difficult matchup. How many receiving yards can Diggs rack up in this one?
Seattle is favored by 4.5 points on DraftKings Sportsbook, and the game total sits at 45.5 points. Let’s break down the receiving yards potential for Stefon Diggs in this Super Bowl LX matchup.
How many receiving yards will Stefon Diggs have in Super Bowl 60?
Diggs was awfully successful in his get-right campaign with the Patriots, recording 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns. His presence as a chain mover who can find soft spots in the zone was extremely helpful for Drake Maye in his near-MVP season. But this is one tough matchup.
These playoff defenses have taken a toll on Diggs and the entire New England passing game. In the Wild Card game, the Los Angeles Chargers held Diggs to two catches for 16 yards on five targets. Things got better against his former team, the Houston Texans, with a 4/40/1 receiving line on six targets. Then he came back to earth against Patrick Surtain II and Denver, being held to 17 yards on five catches. Now he’s got a date with another elite secondary.
Seattle boasts two tough corners on the outside: Tariq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon. They also have Nick Emmanwori floating around as a capable coverage man and rotating safety. It’s a tough, tough matchup for all receivers, especially ones that rely on finding empty space like Diggs. What happens when that empty space isn’t available?
Guys who can win one-on-one in man coverage, like Kayshon Boutte, will do well. Seattle is soft on tight ends, which is good for Hunter Henry. Diggs feels like the odd man out here; on top of the matchup issues, Diggs’ 44.5 receiving line is higher than any receiving line he has posted in these playoffs. I’m fading him in this Super Bowl.
