Alex Highsmith impresses Tristan Wirfs with Week 6 spin move

Wirfs entered after a 90-snap zero-pressure streak.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

Alex Highsmith was really impressing Tristan Wirfs with his spin move 😮‍💨 @insidetheNFL Week 6 Mic'd Up on X https://t. Via @NFL on X

What happened: Inside the NFL's Week 6 Mic'd Up segment highlighted the standout pass protector praising Highsmith's spin counter during their regular-season matchup. Highsmith generated three pressures against Wirfs in the contest, the most Wirfs has allowed to a single defender since 2023, per Bradley Locker.

Why it matters: Breaching Wirfs' pass protection is a rare feat against an offensive tackle voted No. 52 on the NFL Top 100 list for 2026. The Trench battle paired two 2020 draftees: Wirfs entered the league 13th overall out of Iowa in the first round, while Highsmith went 102nd overall out of Charlotte in the third round (as of 2026-09-29).

By the numbers: Wirfs held an 87.5 pass-blocking grade in early October 2026 prior to the Week 6 matchup. Per ESPN (as of 2026-09-29), Highsmith recorded 50 tackles and 9.5 sacks across 13 games in 2025, while Wirfs played 12 games and caught one pass for a 2-yard touchdown.

What to watch: Both veterans continue their 2026 regular-season campaigns as Week 7 action gets underway.

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