There are so many excellent battles in Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and Patriots, but don’t let this one get lost in the fold.
New England wide receiver Kayshon Boutte consistently finds a way to make circus catches against the stickiest man coverage. Despite Seattle Seahawks outside cornerbacks Josh Jobe and Tariq Woolen both playing elite man coverage most of the season, Boutte could spell trouble for them deep down the field. You’ll find conflicting takes trending on X about this no matter how you search it up.
Boutte is reliant on the deep ball, but does it consistently against the best opposition. Some would say it’s a risky play, others would say it’s an unlikely idea with a disproportionately good chance to occur. Either way, it’s one to watch. So here, we’ll let you watch the tape for yourself:
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Here’s 87 seconds of Boutte beating good coverage:
But no catch rivals this one on Derek Stingley Jr. (one of the top 3-5 cornerbacks in the NFL):
Now, here’s Jobe gluing himself to Jauan Jennings before snagging a pick:
Finally, here’s a reel of Woolen in the NFC Championship (who played great save for a horrendous two-play sequence):
This is the type of battle that can decide the Lombardi Trophy. Sleep on it for bigger names at your own risk.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Super Bowl LX: Don’t forget Kayshon Boutte vs. Seahawks cornerbacks