Patriots Player Chases Down Super Bowl Field Invader

Rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams was the first to tackle the shirtless fan who ran onto the field during the big game.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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During the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX, a shirtless fan ran onto the field at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. While the television broadcast did not show the incident, cellphone footage revealed that rookie New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams chased down the fan and was the first person to tackle him before security guards could intervene.

Why it matters

Field invasions during major sporting events are relatively rare but can pose a safety risk to players, officials, and the fan themselves. Williams' quick reaction to chase down the intruder prevented a potentially dangerous situation from escalating further.

The details

The fan was able to make his way down the field, avoiding multiple security guards, before Williams - who was in the huddle with the Patriots offense - left the field to pursue the man. As the fan neared the Seattle end zone, Williams caught up to him and was the first to make contact, causing the fan to slide to the ground where security guards were then able to pile on top of him.

  • Late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX

The players

Kyle Williams

A rookie wide receiver for the New England Patriots who chased down and tackled the fan that ran onto the field during the Super Bowl.

Kenneth Walker

The Seattle Seahawks running back who was named Super Bowl MVP after totaling 161 yards from scrimmage in the game.

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What they’re saying

“There weren't too many noteworthy plays for the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX. But rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams made one that wasn't shown to the massive television audience watching at home.”

— Matt Schooley, Author (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Game action was halted for several minutes while the fan was taken down and eventually escorted off the field.

The takeaway

Williams' quick action to chase down and tackle the field invader prevented a potentially dangerous situation from escalating further, highlighting the importance of player and fan safety at major sporting events.