Milton Williams Is Built for the Big Stage - And He Just Proved It Again
Another Super Bowl, another game where Milton Williams made life miserable for opposing quarterbacks. Eagles fans have seen this movie before - and they know exactly how it ends: with Williams in the backfield, disrupting everything in sight.
A year after putting on a clinic in Super Bowl LIX - two sacks, a fumble recovery, and a dominant performance in Philadelphia’s 40-22 win over the Chiefs - Williams was back on the sport’s biggest stage, this time in a Patriots uniform. And once again, he delivered.
Facing off against Seattle in Super Bowl LX, Williams was relentless. He sacked Sam Darnold once, racked up two tackles for loss, deflected a pass, and constantly pressured the Seahawks quarterback, making the pocket feel more like a trap than a safe space. He didn’t just show up - he took over stretches of the game.
And while the Seahawks ultimately claimed the 29-13 win behind a fierce defensive effort of their own, Williams’ performance was impossible to ignore. He’s now totaled three sacks across the last two Super Bowls, and when you zoom out to look at the broader playoff picture, the numbers get even more impressive.
Six Playoff Sacks in Two Years - and Climbing
With six postseason sacks over the past two playoff runs, Williams has climbed into rare company. Among active defensive tackles, only Arik Armstead has more (seven).
That’s not just production - that’s postseason dominance. It’s what separates good players from great ones: stepping up when the lights are brightest and the stakes are highest.
Williams has become a quarterback’s nightmare in January and February. He’s explosive off the line, technically sound, and plays with a motor that just doesn’t quit. Whether he’s lined up inside or crashing off the edge in certain packages, his presence is felt - and often feared.
Almost NFL History, Almost Philadelphia Lore
Had New England pulled off the win, Williams would’ve joined an exclusive club of players who’ve won back-to-back Super Bowls with different teams - and only the third former Eagle to do so, alongside LaGarrette Blount and Chris Long (2017 Patriots, 2018 Eagles). That list gets even shorter when you include all NFL players: just four in league history have done it - Deion Sanders, Ken Norton Jr., Long, and Blount.
It didn’t happen this time, but just the fact that Williams was in position to do it speaks volumes about the trajectory of his career. He’s still only 26, already five seasons into the league, and clearly trending upward.
The production is there. The playoff résumé is building.
And if this trend continues, it’s only a matter of time before he’s not just part of the conversation - he’s leading it.
What’s Next for Williams? More of the Same
There’s a certain type of player who elevates in the postseason. Not just survives the moment, but thrives in it.
Milton Williams is proving to be one of those guys. He’s not just a solid defensive tackle - he’s becoming a force who shapes games when they matter most.
Whether he’s wearing midnight green or Patriots navy, the result is the same: quarterbacks under pressure, game plans thrown off schedule, and offensive lines scrambling to adjust.
Williams is writing his own playoff legacy, one sack at a time. And if history is any indication, this won’t be the last time we see him wrecking shop on Super Bowl Sunday.