Through the first half of Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, one of the biggest stars of the game thus far has been Devon Witherspoon.
Devon Witherspoon Praised for Outstanding Play
So far, Witherspoon has recorded two quarterback hits, one sack, and one tackle for loss, prompting many reactions from viewers online.
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz said, “Devon Witherspoon is a menace. The way he navigated the traffic to get the sack is outstanding.”
Devon Witherspoon is a menace. The way he navigated the traffic to get the sack is outstanding. pic.twitter.com/yZBc39sIpz https://t.co/BH7qfz9Dhm
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 9, 2026
Another page, jasrifootball, who posts NFL news, said the following after Witherspoon’s stats, “DEVON WITHERSPOON NAVIGATING TRAFFIC FOR THE SACK SEAHAWKS DEFENSE IS FLYING.”
DEVON WITHERSPOON NAVIGATING TRAFFIC FOR THE SACK
SEAHAWKS DEFENSE IS FLYINGpic.twitter.com/c501trT7TG
— JPA (@jasrifootball) February 9, 2026
Former NFL head coach and current Barstool employee Jon Gruden says, “Witherspoon is a BAD man!!”
Witherspoon is a BAD man!! pic.twitter.com/OjmJuVDScM
— Jon Gruden (@BarstoolGruden) February 9, 2026
Boston Herald journalist Zack Cox talks about the ingenuity behind the Seahawks’ defense.
He said, “Devon Witherspoon came into today with zero pass-rush snaps this postseason. Seattle’s blitzed him twice already today, and both got home.”
Devon Witherspoon came into today with zero pass-rush snaps this postseason. Seattle’s blitzed him twice already today, and both got home.
— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) February 9, 2026
The praise continues to pour in, with Emmanuel Acho saying, Just can’t coach this by Devon Witherspoon. Complete freak!”
Just can’t coach this by Devon Witherspoon. Complete freak!#SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/y0IU0a8C5v
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) February 9, 2026
NBA radio producer for SiriusXM, Adam Bernstein adds on by saying, “Devon Witherspoon is having a Von Miller-type first quarter.”
Devon Witherspoon is having a Von Miller-type first quarter #SuperBowl
— Adam Bernstein (@AdamBernstein18) February 9, 2026
With the game being a defensive showing, Football Scout 365 suggests that the Seahawks’ corner should be in the running for Super Bowl MVP.
They say, “Devon Witherspoon is the early Super Bowl MVP. He’s already made two massive plays in the opening quarter of this game.”
Devon Witherspoon is the early Super Bowl MVP.
He’s already made two massive plays in the opening QTR of this game.
— Football Scout 365 (@DraftAnalyst365) February 9, 2026
Drake Maye has already been sacked multiple times, and the game is only in its first half. Football analyst Andrew Siciliano says, “Patriots have no idea where the blitz is coming from.”
Patriots have no idea where the blitz is coming from.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) February 9, 2026
If the Patriots want to win this game, they need to stop giving up sacks and protect Maye. It’s 9-0 to the Seahawks at halftime.
Inversely, Seattle needs to keep the pressure on the sophomore quarterback. The question is, who wants it more?
