Chapter 1033 Young and energetic
"Jackson made a short pass to find his most trusted passing target, tight end Andrews, and completed the connection..."
"Pressure! Jackson is moving, Jackson is getting rid of, Jackson completes the pass before encountering the sack, beautiful, the third gear transition is completed!"
"This time it's... oh! A gap! Jackson ran with the ball, and there was a gap in the Kansas Chiefs' defensive front. He failed to intercept in time, and Jackson held the ball and advanced six yards!"
Jackson! Jackson! It's still Jackson!
Lamar Jackson is firing on all cylinders and is putting on a great show.
Everything was just as Reid expected.
Stimulated by Levi's outstanding performance, Jackson also actively mobilized his state, not only continuing the morale since the beginning, but also taking his firepower to a higher level.
In this wave of offense, Harbaugh unexpectedly arranged several read-option offenses. Jackson fully utilized his physical talents in passing and running the ball. He is worthy of being the hottest quarterback in the league so far this season, and is even vaguely aware of it. Suppress Mahomes.
The Kansas Chiefs defense also increased its intensity, exerting tremendous pressure on the defensive front. The combination of Jones and Clark was exerting its power, forcing the Baltimore Ravens into third gear twice.
However, Jackson successfully converted all of them.
From the beginning to the present, the Baltimore Ravens' conversion rate in third and fourth gears has remained 100%, which also proves that Jackson withstood the test at the critical moment and showed his top performance in the strong collision——
It's really eye-catching.
This season, apart from Jackson, one of the biggest gains from Harbaugh's offseason training is undoubtedly the growth and transformation of the receiving team.
In the first game of the regular season, the Baltimore Ravens' receiving yardage leader was wide receiver Marquise Brown, this year's 25th overall pick in the first round.
In the second game of the regular season, the receiving yardage leader once again became tight end Nick Boyle. The Baltimore Ravens' starting tight end last season missed the game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a mid-season injury.
When it comes to the game at hand, Jackson's most trusted passing target has returned to tight end Mark Andrews. This 2018 third-round pick showed top form last season. This season he and Bo Iyer took turns competing for the starting spot.
Three games, three passing strategies.
What does this mean?
First, the number of objects that the Kansas Chiefs defensive second line needs to mark and be wary of are increasing one by one, and Jackson's passing targets are also scattered all over the field.
Secondly, Jackson's growth during the offseason is indeed worthy of admiration. His understanding of different passing tactics systems has brought surprises.
Therefore, in the third and fourth gears, the Baltimore Ravens' new tactics are being played out one after another, like a magician. It's the beginning of the season and the beginning of the game, and the Kansas Chiefs haven't had time to fully understand Hubble. The world hidden in the sleeves——
Jackson, full of confidence, successfully reversed the predicament. The trend of strong collisions since the beginning has been successfully continued, and the head-on collision began without giving an inch.
The game really lived up to expectations. On the basis of the strong match between the two teams last year, it went a step further. One team grew rapidly and the other became more mature. Whether it was tactical layout or on-the-spot performance, it was easy to improve it to a new level. Detonating Thursday Night Game Frenzy——
Wonderful, no peeing spots throughout the whole process!
One step after another, Jackson has led the Baltimore Ravens offense past half-court and is approaching the 40-yard line, only one step away from the free kick area.
Across the front line, Jones could see Jackson's eyes were red with murderous intent, and his whole body was burning with powerful energy, determined to win this wave of attacks.
Obviously, Jackson will not be satisfied with a free kick and a touchdown. This is the only pursuit of the Baltimore Ravens now.
This also further verified Jones’s guess:
Jackson is competing with Levi. He is not only eager to complete the touchdown, but also eager to complete the amazing touchdown like Levi.
So, a small detail is:
Although the Baltimore Ravens passed and ran and opened up the situation in an all-round way, running back Ingram did not hold the ball and ran with him the whole time. The focus was always on Jackson.
Jackson runs the ball, Jackson passes the ball, Jackson breaks away from tackles, it's all Jackson.
This kind of thinking is very dangerous in football games. Just like basketball and football, if a person is eager to "show off his hero", the team's tactics may be reduced to decoration. For turn-based football, this may mean that they completely lose the advantage of the head coach's game as the brains of the team. This is especially taboo for quarterbacks.
However, this is a good thing for the defense.
"Attack!"
Jackson called the kickoff again.
Jones immediately stepped up and hit, trying to knock away the offensive line. In the sound of muscles clashing, Jones could catch a red figure cutting into the black wave in his peripheral vision, making a strong breakthrough.
Frank Clark.
Since joining the team this season, although Clark has been taciturn and unsociable, Clark's performance in training and on the field has always been positive and impressive. It can be seen that he is trying to integrate into the team as soon as possible and prove himself.
In a team that has been completely overthrown and rebuilt, Clark has every opportunity to regain his footing and start a new career.
In front of me, there is no exception.
This time, the Kansas Chiefs chose five people to rush the pass. Reid hoped to put enough pressure on Jackson from ten yards on the first gear to establish an advantage for the subsequent defense.
Under the tireless pressure of the defensive team, the Kansas Chiefs added a linebacker to break the balance and finally create an opportunity.
Clark led the way, cutting into the pocket and chasing Jackson.
However, it's not that simple.
Jackson was agile and agile, and seemed to have been prepared for it. Before Clark could get closer, he got out of the way one step ahead and kept the distance.
Jones noticed: Clark came from the blind side and Jackson should have been caught off guard, but Jackson was prepared.
This means... long pass?
Jones didn't have time to look back and watch the receiver's running route. He held his breath, shook off the opposing offensive line, and stepped up to cut into the pocket.
Along the middle road, the tiger descends the mountain.
But Jones didn't rush to take the sack in a hurry. He knew Jackson's athletic talent. When he took the initiative at this moment, it would be difficult to get a sack easily.
Jones pretended to be ready to step forward, but kept his center of gravity light and waited patiently, watching Clark pursue Jackson fiercely.
Then, Jackson finally prepared to pass.
Jones stood up straight, raised his hands like a black bear, and waved his arms in a wiper motion, forcing Jackson to pull up the pass, otherwise Jones would be able to complete the block.
really!
There was a hint of perseverance and determination in Jackson's eyes. He gritted his teeth and raised the passing parabola. Reluctantly, his arm strength exploded in an instant. He waved his arm forcefully. A roar erupted from deep in his dantian, and the football rushed toward him in a mighty way. In the halo of the sky.
Fly, penetrate, dash.
Finally, there was a roar at Arrowhead Stadium—
"Copy!"
"It's an interception!"
(End of chapter)