Chapter 818: The power of the home field
Tick-tock, tick-tock.
The sound of the time hourglass gently hit the eardrums, and the rhythm of the heart beat was disrupted, making me uncontrollably anxious and nervous.
So, what is Reed planning? Is it like beating the Pittsburgh Steelers last season?
So, should Belichick change his lineup? Avoid last season's divisional round finale?
Thousands of thoughts.
However, time is fair to both Reid and Belichick.
Reid had no time to hesitate and immediately directed Mahomes' next attack.
The same goes for Belichick. The defensive team does not have the initiative.
"Keep an eye on No. 23." Belichick gestured to Van Noy.
Belichick sees it. Maybe Mahomes will grow into the team leader in time, but for now, Levi is the soul of the team. Use Van Noy alone to keep an eye on Levi, and other tactics Still remains unchanged.
Then, without pausing, Mahomes called the next kickoff.
Van Noy's pupils shrank, and he immediately saw Levi start like an arrow, without hesitation or hesitation, fully playing the role of a wide receiver, advancing vertically along the slot.
Danger!
Van Noy immediately stuck his position and followed Levi step by step.
Disaster! It’s really difficult!
Without the ball, Levi pushed his speed to the extreme in an instant. Although Van Noy was waiting on Levi's only way to get stuck in advance and was ready, his footsteps were still involved in Levi's in the rhythm.
Tap tap, tap tap.
Van Noy had already raised his speed to the extreme, but he still couldn't keep up with the rhythm or maintain his position. He watched helplessly as Levi used his speed to overtake him. He tried to keep up, but found that his rhythm was disrupted. Staggered up.
Damn it!
The two of them were supposed to go hand in hand, but after just five yards, Van Noy was like a woman who said, "My boyfriend doesn't love me and I'm ready to leave, but I'm still stubborn and clinging to him." Half of her body was hanging on Levi's body.
But what's worse is that even so, the body still can't hang on.
This scene fell into the eyes of everyone, and the protective net of the regional defense quickly shrank.
Seeing that Van Noy was about to get rid of him, the two brothers, cornerback Jason McCoutry and safety guard Devin McCoutry, both rushed to the scene.
Three bread buns.
Van Noy was delighted: Let's see where you run away.
However, before the smile even had time to creep onto his lips, the referee's whistle had already sounded.
foul?
No, the push is over.
Van Noy is full of questions. Is Levi a bait?
Looking back, Kelsey threw the football to the referee with a light toss, his face full of relief.
Levi, indeed, was the decoy, drawing all the attention on the right side, including cornerback McCawtry, clearing space for Kelsey.
Kelsey held the ball for ten yards and went out of bounds to stop the clock.
Van Noy couldn't believe it and roared at McCawtry, "Stick your position and stop meddling. I was on guard just now, didn't you see?"
Devin McCoutry, "You guarded it, you say?"
Jason McCoutry didn't want to cause trouble, so he grabbed his brother and took control of the situation.
In fact, the key point just now is that Mahomes did not choose to pass the ball, Kelsey still ran the ball, so McCoutry made a mistake in judgment, and his attention was taken away by Levi, so that the right sideline was completely cleared.
Kelsey not only advanced smoothly, but also easily went out of bounds to control the time.
Nine seconds.
This time, the Kansas Chiefs offense took just nine seconds to complete the drive.
Twenty-four seconds, forty-five yard line, ten yards on first down.
The Kansas City Chiefs were close to midfield, fighting without a fight.
Belichick realized that things were getting tricky because this was already within the range of Mahomes’ Hail Mary——
Damn it, I was fooled.
The New England Patriots' defensive focus was all on the passing level, which was the most traditional and conventional strategy in the decisive moment of the fourth quarter. Instead, Reid showed courage and continuously used Levi to confuse the audience and completed two ground attacks to advance. , and control the time. More importantly, the entire offense was carried out in a smooth and orderly manner. The New England Patriots' defensive team did not put any corresponding pressure at all, and easily helped the Kansas Chiefs gain a foothold in the crisis and difficulties. The momentum was instantly ignited, and the situation immediately deteriorated. Same.
Momentum, this is the key word.
The Kansas Chiefs made full use of their home court advantage to extend the game.
Belichick raised his head and looked around. The entire Arrowhead Stadium stood up and sang loudly, united as one. That powerful energy was forming a driving force and becoming a strong backing for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Things are a little tricky.
Belichick looked away, his eyes slightly focused, and he made immediate adjustments.
There is no correct answer to change or stay the same, because he cannot predict Reid's strategy; but insisting on staying the same is tantamount to giving the initiative to the opponent, so Belichick would rather take the initiative to change the formation——
Even if you lose, you should lose because you gave it a try.
At the critical moment, Belichick once again showed his dominance and toughness.
Then, the New England Patriots defense burst out with energy again.
Stop!
"Belichick took action!"
"Without warning, the New England Patriots defense took a bold risk. Belichick chose seven men to rush the pass, relied on the absolute numerical advantage to open the pocket, and tried to sack Mahomes with an absolutely tough and arrogant attitude."
"The Kansas Chiefs were completely overpowered."
"Although Mahomes hurriedly handed the football to Levi, Levi was surrounded by three people and tried his best to move around, but he still encountered an interception."
"Falling on the line of scrimmage."
"Levi is lucky he didn't lose any yards."
“The New England Patriots gave the Kansas City Chiefs a slap in the face, but even worse—”
Tick, tick.
Time is still passing.
Seventeen seconds, sixteen seconds...
In a hurry, Mahomes lined up quickly, without any time to plan, and directly dropped the ball to stop the clock, pausing the game time with a countdown that wasted an offensive opportunity.
Fourteen seconds, forty-five yard line, ten yards on third gear.
The situation was reversed in an instant.
The New England Patriots also showed their dominance at critical moments.
Despite this, the Kansas Chiefs offensive team still has no time to worry. They must seize the time. The focus now is not on third gear or fourth gear. Time is the only sharp knife hanging above their heads.
There wasn't even time to communicate. Levi just hurriedly exchanged glances with his offensive teammates, and the perseverance in his eyes once again stirred up the atmosphere.
Then, form an array.
Mahomes had no time to tense up and was fully focused.
"attack!"
With an order, the Kansas Chiefs offensive team started in all directions.
Van Noy stepped on the ground immediately, preparing to apply pressure for the second time in a row.
Belichick is right. No matter what the Kansas Chiefs' tactics are, even if they challenge Hail Mary, their focus should not just be in the end zone. Mahomes is not Smith. Unless they put enough pressure on Mahomes, otherwise The Kansas Chiefs' offensive explosiveness will always be a weapon -
Don't know when it will explode.
Pressure, this is the core.
The New England Patriots had just completed a crucial interception. This time it was a feint, with five people rushing the pass. The focus was on pressure.
Van Noy started to step up, and was about to make a head-on collision to scare Mahomes on the opposite side, but he caught a figure in the corner of his vision, and his heart suddenly contracted:
Li dimension?
What is Levi going to do?
(End of this chapter)