Chapter 817: Walking Together in Wind and Rain
Stand at attention, line up, and prepare to appear.
The Kansas Chiefs offensive players stood neatly and held their heads high.
Houston looked at the scene in front of him. Although his knees could no longer support him and he sat tiredly on the bench, panting, he still straightened his back.
Someone sat down on the side.
It was Berry, "Old guy, can you still do it?"
Houston took a deep breath, but his lungs felt as if countless embroidery needles had been pierced into them, and his lungs were filled with blood. Even breathing was becoming a kind of pain.
However, Houston laughed and said, "No more."
Houston turned to look at Berry, "Every part of the body is protesting, they are ready to strike; but Eric, do you believe it? I want to play again, I want to fight with those guys again."
"I'm not done yet."
A surge of pride ignited in his chest.
Berry followed Houston's line of sight and looked at the back of No. 23.
"The game is not over yet."
It's not just them.
In the stands, Jenna couldn't help but feel excited as she looked at the Kansas Chiefs offensive team standing neatly on the edge of the court waiting to come on stage.
She tried to vent something, tried to express something, but couldn't find a way.
Not far away, a voice came.
“When you walk through the storm, hold your head high and don’t be afraid of the dark.”
That's...Karen.
Stand up, look firmly on the court, and sing loudly.
On the side, Felix looked up at his mother with shock and bewilderment.
This scene hit Jenna without warning.
She knew that no matter what happened, Karen would accompany Felix until the end. Just like her, she should not let Annie be alone. She would always open her arms to provide a harbor for Annie.
Just like the Kansas Chiefs.
Tears just fell.
But Jenna didn't care. Instead of wiping her tears, she stood up and joined Karen. No matter how many winds, rains and thorns there were on the road ahead, they would never let their children walk alone.
Never.
“At the end of the storm there is a golden sky and the sweet song of the lark.”
Not high-spirited, not intense, not passionate, not magnificent.
Even a little gentle.
However, the song filled the entire stadium and lingered around Arrowhead Stadium for a long time.
“Go forward, through the strong wind; go forward, through the heavy rain.
Perhaps, the dream will eventually be disappointed.
Go ahead, go ahead! With hope, you will never walk alone! "
Maybe, they will win; maybe, they will lose, anything is possible.
But no matter what, they will never walk alone.
It was so majestic and vigorous that the entire Arrowhead Stadium was tightly twisted into a rope.
Mahomes looked at Levi in disbelief.
Li Wei raised his head and quietly admired the splendor in front of him——
Compared with the abuse and curses at Gillette Stadium, this gentle sea of fire is more inspiring, because love is more powerful than hate.
"Sherlock, here we come."
Levi gently patted Mahomes on the shoulder, put on his helmet as he entered the court, relaxed and leisurely, as if this was the first wave of offense in the game.
Mahomes took a deep breath and caught up with Levi.
They are ready.
The Kansas Chiefs offense and New England Patriots defense lined up again.
The formation of the New England Patriots defensive team can be seen at a glance - a "concave" shape, guarding the deep areas and sidelines, focusing on Hail Marys and sideline passes out of bounds, using the game time to eliminate dangers as much as possible.
The strategy is clear and the goals are clear. The New England Patriots' defensive team appears to be particularly calm and unfolds the layout in an orderly manner, which is very targeted.
First, there is not much game time left.
Secondly, Reed only had one timeout.
Thirdly, the Kansas Chiefs' secret weapon has been exposed. Without Hunter's assistance, Levi no longer has the effect of last season's surprise player, and there is no surprising winning player like Burkhead in the team's lineup.
Everything is on the surface.
From a rough inspection, it can be judged that the New England Patriots did not choose to defend against each other and still insisted on zone defense, because Belichick knew that there may be many variables in Reid's tactics. The New England Patriots should believe in the strength of the collective instead of relying on individual performance.
Therefore, regional defense is needed to help each other.
It can be clearly noticed that the defensive players' eyes continue to turn on the three key targets of Levi, Kelsey, and Hill.
Once Mahomes chooses the three of them as passing targets, what awaits them may be a storm, a three-man zone defense or even a four-man zone defense——
Belichick refuses to repeat his mistakes.
In a difficult situation, Reed's only breathing room is the score difference.
"31:28".
Three points, just a free kick.
In other words, the Kansas Chiefs can choose a Hail Mary to challenge for a touchdown and kill the game; but they can also choose a free kick to equalize the score and enter overtime.
The point is, overtime means a restart. Is there no problem with the Kansas Chief's physical fitness?
It's hard to believe that it's the Kansas Chiefs who need to worry about their physical fitness now. They have a rotation in the 17th week of the regular season and a bye in the first week of the playoffs. The defending champion has been fully rested. Logically speaking, it should be stronger.
But don't forget, the New England Patriots have a similar schedule.
Fundamentally, it still lies in experience.
Today's bad weather disrupted the rhythm. The New England Patriots have experienced hundreds of battles, and their physical distribution and adaptability are more appropriate; the Kansas Chiefs paid the price for their youth.
Therefore, from a theoretical perspective, Reid may not be willing to enter overtime, but Belichick does not mind facing the test of overtime——
As a result, this also allows the New England Patriots to be more free.
The situation is indeed very, very difficult.
However, there is no time to worry and be nervous as the countdown after the kickoff is about to end and the Kansas Chiefs must kick off.
Thirty-nine seconds, twenty-five yards on our own side, ten yards on first gear.
The Kansas City Chiefs are ready.
"attack!"
Mahomes announced the kickoff, and the New England Patriots' defensive front immediately tightened——
There is no surprise attack, there are still four people rushing the pass, and the other players all open their defensive positions; but precisely because of this, the defensive forward's step-up pressure is obviously stronger, refusing to allow Mahomes to pass the ball easily.
However, Mahomes turned around and handed the football to Hill without hesitation.
Not short passes, but running the ball.
Not Levi, but Hill.
Belichick:? ? ?
Even veterans like Belichick were confused by Reid's offensive tactics. Did Reid forget that there were only thirty-nine seconds left in the game?
A surprise, the New England Patriots defense was caught off guard.
Levi opened the way to cover, and Hill advanced with the ball.
Ten yards.
Hill only advanced ten yards and watched as the New England Patriots' defensive team quickly closed the circle. To continue advancing would be a waste of time.
Hill fell to the ground.
Simply end this advance by yourself.
Then Reed used up the last timeout.
Game time, thirty-three seconds.
In just six seconds, the Kansas City Chiefs easily got a first down.
There was no collision or even contact. The Kansas Chiefs completed the advance and got the first attack. The entire advance seemed relaxed and leisurely.
Belichick had an ominous feeling that Reid might be making a big move. Was he trying to enter the Hail Mary zone? Should he change his formation?
(End of this chapter)