Chapter 815: Physical Overdraft
“Stalemate.”
"The situation is extremely stalemate now. In a basketball game, there are endless possibilities for what may happen in the final countdown. Timeouts, games, games, timeouts, the back-and-forth game is completely entangled; but in football games, because of the turn-based game format, The transition between offense and defense is not that fast, it’s rare.”
"Tonight, we may be about to witness that."
“Edelman’s incredible long journey not only helped the New England Patriots approach the red zone, but also pushed the Kansas City Chiefs into an embarrassing situation——
Time management. "
"Now, Belichick and Reid each have three timeouts. If the New England Patriots can't score a touchdown, then the Kansas City Chiefs will win the game; but if the New England Patriots score a touchdown, the Kansas Chiefs still have one offensive opportunity. How about There’s a science to using pauses.”
"At this moment, there is one minute and 43 seconds left in the game."
"If Reid doesn't use the timeout, Belichick's strategy is very obvious. He will first use the ground attack to consume the game time, even using the third gear of offense, and then choose to play hard in the fourth gear to challenge for a touchdown. The victory or defeat will be determined in one fell swoop. , Regardless of success or failure, the initiative is always in Belichick's hands."
"So, Reid had to use a timeout to disrupt Belichick's time-consuming strategy, forcing Belichick to take risks and make a final attempt to see if the touchdown was successful, and leaving room for the Kansas City Chiefs to adjust and even counterattack. ”
"The situation is tense and complicated."
"Every subsequent offense and defense may create countless possibilities. Edelman's long-distance run gave the New England Patriots the initiative."
"This scene was obviously something we didn't expect."
"The Kansas City Chiefs have Levi, and the New England Patriots have Edelman, two non-quarterback players dominating the focus of this AFC Finals."
Not far behind, Houston was lying on the ground, looking at the night sky in large letters——
Grass. Hurry!
He wanted to curse, he wanted to punch the ground, he wanted to slap himself hard, and he was running rampant with anger.
However, he can't.
Because there is no strength.
He didn't even have the strength to get angry. He lay on the ground like a carrot, unable to move a finger, and every muscle in his body was numb.
No pain, no soreness, no sensation, nothing.
However, the brain completely loses control of the body——
Not paralyzed, just... tired.
He felt that he was completely empty.
However, he was not willing to give in, and he still was not willing to give in.
Throughout the season, he has been fighting against his body and himself. Age and injuries are a constant reminder that he may not have much time left in his career.
Logically speaking, he already has a good career, including winning the championship last season, and he will have no regrets even if he retires next season; but he is still unwilling to give in, he still wants to run on the court.
He still wants to burn.
Not because of the championship, not because of victory, but simply because he likes those moments standing on the court, those running, collisions, games, those passionate and passionate moments.
Make him feel that he is still alive.
Same as Anne-Gallas.
He doesn't want to give up, he doesn't want to surrender, he doesn't want his life to go on like this, even if he can only stand on the court for one minute, he still wants to burn with all his heart for sixty seconds.
Damn, in this defense just now, he had already caught Edelman twice before and after, but the guy still managed to escape cunningly.
Not willing to give in. Just unwilling.
"Justin, are you okay?" Chris Jones appeared above his head.
Houston took a deep breath and said, "Pull me up."
With the help of Jones, Houston stood up. Although his violently shaking knees were about to become unstable, he straightened his back again——
He, this game is not over, he will fight until the last moment even if he is shattered to pieces. "Houston, are you okay?" Reid had already noticed the physical problems of the defensive team.
Not to mention the old bones of Houston, Jones, Fowler and other young people are also panting and sweating profusely, and their physical fitness has bottomed out.
What's more, in the second half, Houston simply burned life, bursting out with incredible energy in a short period of time, laying the foundation for the Kansas Chiefs to take the lead.
Right now, I'm afraid Houston is overdrawn.
but.
If possible, Reid is also willing to rotate; the point is that the Kansas Chiefs' defensive bench is not deep enough, coupled with injuries, it has been drained long ago. Reid has sent all the players who can be used, and the remaining There was no one he could see, and he was very embarrassed.
At this time, looking at Houston, Reid was also struggling: Should he take Houston off?
Houston looked at Reid and said, "Coach, I can do it."
Reed said nothing.
Houston was a little anxious, but he still looked at Reid unswervingly, proving his belief with his eyes, and met Reid's gaze without giving an inch.
On the side, Berry also stood up and looked at Reed. He wanted to say something, but finally closed his mouth:
Faith and will have always been there, but Berry also knows that competitive sports cannot rely solely on faith and will, and it will be in vain if the ability cannot keep up.
Berry wanted to defend Houston, but found himself in no position to speak up.
Berry could only secretly clench his fists and pray for Houston.
Then Reid nodded, allowing Houston to stay on the court.
Berry waved his fist, "Come on, man, come on!"
Houston exhaled a long breath and looked at Brady with burning eyes.
He is ready.
"attack!"
When Brady announced the kickoff, all the fatigue and pain seemed to disappear, and Houston once again entered a state of selflessness, as if this was the first wave of defense in the game, calmly observing and attacking decisively.
"Brady! Watch! Pass the ball!"
"Fake pass run, Brady hands the football to Miche."
"Michel is observing, and Michel is trying to break through from the slot!"
"Houston! Justin Houston!"
"pretty!"
"Houston intercepted Miche directly at the line of scrimmage with a crisp attitude! Miche, who performed well in this game, did not get any chance in this ground advance. Houston once again completed a textbook-level running back interception defense. ”
"God, Houston was so good tonight!"
"The Kansas City Chiefs used up their second timeout."
"The two coaches are having a game."
"As expected, Belichick was using ground attack to consume the game time, putting all his last hopes on the touchdown. Of course, the lagging New England Patriots had no way out."
"Reid knows the importance of this defense. He is making full use of timeouts to make tactical arrangements to prevent the New England Patriots from sneaking up on passing attacks. Edelman is still the biggest threat to the New England Patriots, but we can never underestimate it. Gronkowski’s presence.”
"Although Gronkowski had almost no special performance in this game, a player like Gronkowski only needs one chance. One chance can turn the situation around and kill the game."
"The Kansas City Chiefs defense has to be cautious."
Then.
Brady called the kickoff again.
(End of chapter)