Chapter 821: Fight with reason
Tick-tick-tick-tick.
At this moment, every second is extremely precious and should even be calculated with a stopwatch. One millisecond may become the key to changing the game.
Just now, Mahomes and Levi completed a wonderful thirty-yard pass connection, pulling the Kansas Chiefs back from the abyss; however, Levi appeared in the middle as a decoy, and finally near the twenty-yard line Falling to the ground, unable to get out of bounds, naturally unable to stop the clock.
The game time is still passing——
The Kansas Chiefs have run out of timeouts.
Eight seconds. Seven seconds. Six seconds.
Those ticking sounds seemed to be ending the season journey of the defending champion.
So Belichick is arguing: the game is over.
However, Reid reminded the referee that it was not that they were unwilling to continue the game. They could quickly line up and throw the ball to stop the clock and win the opportunity to continue the attack; the reason they did not do this was because the player fell to the ground injured and Levi completed the catch. After that, he just lay on the ground and didn't get up.
Belichick got angry directly, "Fake injury! That's fake injury!"
"I won't allow you to give them tolerance out of a compensatory mentality and turn a blind eye to the fraudulent behavior. I won't allow it!"
Belichick refused to give an inch.
It is true that Van Noy committed a foul just now, but in Belichick's view, Levi completed the ball and advanced anyway, and it does not matter if the foul is called or not; but now, the referee is obviously ignoring Levi's cheating out of compensation. The injury performance allowed the Kansas Chiefs to delay the game without a timeout.
Shameless! What a waste! Despicable!
Belichick argued hard.
However, all the turmoil has nothing to do with Burns.
Burns arrived immediately, "Rookie, rookie? Are you okay?"
Burns' voice was tight, and he didn't realize it. His heart was beating so fast that it almost rushed out of his throat.
"Camp. Coach, my right leg is cramped." Levi was not injured, but it was not a fake injury. The entire right leg was cramped and the muscles were completely tight.
Not to mention standing, there is no way to even sit up straight.
"Levi, it looks like he has a cramp."
"This is a difficult game. If I remember correctly, this is the first time I have seen Levi facing physical exhaustion in a game."
"Before, I had been immersed in the game and was so selfless that I didn't react. However, I still completed such a catch after encountering continuous collisions. It really made Levi's body sound the alarm."
"Obviously, the cold and wet weather didn't help today, plus facing such a strong opponent in the New England Patriots, Levi really burned himself."
"Look at Levi's data. Both running and receiving exceeded 100 yards. In addition, there are pick-ups, screens, and decoys. He is undoubtedly the soul of the Kansas Chiefs. The entire running distance and confrontation intensity are simply outrageous. He has always been It’s really incredible to me that I have persisted until now to have a physical crisis.”
"But now it's very bad, very, very bad because the Kansas City Chiefs are still the underdog."
Not just the right leg.
While Burns was treating Levi, his left leg also cramped.
Mahomes quickly stepped forward, pulled up Levi's left leg and stretched it for him.
The offensive team players stood aside one by one, with worried faces. In such a fierce game, everyone was seriously exhausted and almost exhausted. Seeing that the super devil in the team started to cramp, the atmosphere immediately became tense and serious.
"Oh, God, perfect. If this scene is broadcast live, I will live as a meme on social networks forever. Is my face covered?"
Lying on the ground receiving treatment, Levi still did not lose his sense of humor. A light joke immediately made all the offensive team members burst into laughter.
"Go, go, everyone, go away. This is not an exorcism ceremony. What are you doing all around here? Save a little face for me."
Levi waved his arms wildly, and the Kansas City Chiefs players collectively laughed, but each one of them turned around obediently, took the water bottle from the caddy and coach, and finally remembered to replenish water and energy.
Burns looked at Levi lying on the ground and enduring the pain, his eyes couldn't help but heat up slightly, "Silly boy, why are you worried about other people at this time?"
Levi bared his teeth and took a deep breath, "Coach, the game is not over yet. I don't want to fight alone. I am not interested in becoming a fool like Superman who saves the world alone. I need my teammates."
Burns couldn't hold it back, burst out laughing, and blew a snot bubble out of his nose. Then--
Snap.
The snot bubble burst.
This time, it’s Levi and Mahomes’ turn: Haha, hahaha.
…
In the stands, the audience held their breath and watched the court, finally seeing Levi stand up again with the help of Mahomes and Burns.
Bang bang bang, bang bang bang.
Applause sounded one after another, and in an instant, it swept the entire venue and turned into a roar.
Although Levi's legs are still not in control and his steps are wobbly and unstable, at least he does not need a "crutch" and can walk on his own strength.
This scene keeps hope alive at Arrowhead Stadium.
Facing him, Levi saw Reed's concerned gaze, "How is it?"
Levi was thankful that thanks to the existence of the system, the cramps were not that severe and the recovery speed was faster than expected. He should be able to fully recover soon, "No problem."
Levi took a deep breath, moved his thighs and calves, trying to shake them and regain his flexibility, "I can appear on the stage now."
Reed looked into Levi's eyes. He knew that Levi was serious, so how should he choose?
Nine seconds. There is no pause.
Despite Belichick's continued protests, the referee team judged that Levi's injury was inevitable and the game was interrupted, so they reset the game time.
Not only was the game not over, but back to nine seconds, the ball still belonged to the Kansas Chiefs.
To put it simply, it is an offensive opportunity, and the Kansas Chiefs have two options.
First, Hail Mary, the offensive team continues to appear, challenge for touchdowns, success or failure depends on this.
Second, the free kick came on the scene from the special team and kicked a free kick to equalize the score and set up a decisive battle in overtime.
The point is, Levi has cramps. Even if he appears on the stage, he probably won't be of use. Whether he is targeting Levi or using him as a bait, the effect will be greatly reduced.
So, what to do?
Reed is eager to win, extremely eager, but he is not willing to bet on the player's career, "You rest first."
Levi was anxious, "Coach, I can do it."
Reed turned his head again, "Rookie, we can afford to lose this game; but you, we can't afford to lose."
After saying that, Reed did not stop and directed the offensive team——
Nine seconds, no matter what, they always have to give it a try and give it a try.
The Kansas Chiefs offensive team lined up, and the second running back Damien replaced Levi.
Levi stood on the edge of the court, feeling annoyed and depressed at the decisive moment. It feels so frustrating that I can't even appear on stage.
He wanted to curse.
However, taking a deep breath, Levi still controlled himself: trust his teammates.
Just like Berry, just like the defense, even if they can't play, they still fight side by side with their teammates in their own way.
Levi took the lead in clapping and cheering for the offensive team, "Focus. Focus!"
(End of chapter)