Chapter 1035 Completed in one go
Rhythm.
This is the core of this wave of Kansas Chiefs offense.
Although it is not a non-aggregation offense, Mahomes's tactical layout, kickoff calls and passing attempts keep the entire rhythm at a high frequency.
You can tell at a glance that this is a tactic arranged before the game. From Reid to Mahomes to Levi, the links are interlocked, and the offense runs extremely smoothly.
However, will the Baltimore Ravens defense just sit back and wait for death?
Of course not.
Seizing the gap, Hubble quickly adjusted.
First, the defensive frontline must exert pressure. Even if Mahomes shoots quickly, the pressure must be passed on to create a psychological impact.
Second, guard against each other. Facing such a fast-paced offense, there are often gaps in the zone defense, and they must use match-up defense to keep up with the rhythm.
After some maneuvering, the Kansas Chiefs offensive team lined up again on the thirty-yard line.
Ten yards in first gear.
Mahomes is getting ready for the kickoff.
Just then, Levi moved.
Hubble's heart tightened, and Ferguson, the linebacker facing Levi, followed immediately; at the same time, another linebacker, Judon, hesitated a little but followed suit.
Hubble: Select "Motion" at this time. What is Reid planning?
The so-called "Motion" literally means action, dynamics, and movement. In rugby games, it represents a tentative move.
Before the official kickoff, the offense and defense have already lined up. At this time, the offensive team's wide receiver or tight end may move across from the left side of the formation to the right side, testing the defensive team's strategy in this way.
If a defender follows the move, it's man-to-man coverage; if not, it's zone coverage.
Of course, this was the original intention when the "Motion Tactics" was born. With the development over the years, this tactic has derived more possibilities.
First, running backs may also enter the Motion option, because more and more running backs are now joining the ranks of catching the ball.
Secondly, through motion at the last moment, it interferes with the judgment of the defensive team, creates the offensive team's intention to change tactics, and then the quarterback adjusts the tactics through the defensive team's response. Manning is undoubtedly the best in the league at this smoke. The quarterback who bounced.
Third, rely on motion to create mismatches. For example, Hill is good at speed. Through Hill's change of position, he disrupts the layout of the opposing defensive team and uses Hill's speed advantage to create gaps.
And so on and so forth.
However, in the NFL, Motion has many limitations.
Before kick-off, only one player is allowed to move; if multiple players move at the same time, after they all stand still, they must remain still for at least one second before kick-off, otherwise it will be a foul.
In addition, players are not allowed to move close to the kickoff line, that is, they are not allowed to move forward vertically; they can only move laterally, or retreat vertically away from the kickoff line; if they are close to the kickoff line, it is an illegal kickoff , also a foul.
In recent years, the NFL has used "Motion" more and more frequently, and offensive coordinators often rely on such actions to seize opportunities for themselves; similarly, the defensive team has been constantly improving and adjusting according to the changes in the offensive team's "Motion" strategy. , the game between the two parties has entered a new level.
In the Kansas City Chiefs, Levi often played the role of "Motion" last season.
For example, he steps up at the last moment and becomes a wide receiver, pretending to be in a shotgun formation, but in fact it is a fake pass run. Levi relies on running the ball to cause damage in the gaps in the short passing area, and can even disrupt the defensive team's short passing area. layout, and then create gaps to complete the advancement of large numbers of yards.
Hubble is no stranger to this——
Therefore, the Baltimore Ravens adopted a double-marking defense, with Ferguson facing Levi, and another veteran linebacker Judon assisting Ferguson.
This scene seemed to have been seen through by Reed, so Levi's "Motion" was deliberately used to force Judon, who was hiding among the linebackers, to expose himself.
Moreover, once Levi enters "Motion", the tactics of the entire Kansas Chiefs offensive team become volatile, and Hubble immediately becomes vigilant.
Involuntarily, Hubble took a step forward, trying to pay attention to the details he had missed, but before his steps could reach the ground, Hubble took a breath of cold air.
Oops! Hubble was stunned, stunned, and his scalp felt numb——
In his sight, Levi was moving.
Originally, Levi was standing on the left side of Mahomes, and then went around from behind Mahomes to the right side, still in the pistol formation, with Ferguson and Judon both starting.
Judon had to start because Levi's position had been completely switched. If he remained motionless, he would not be able to assist Ferguson in completing the defense.
Unexpectedly, Levi continued to move laterally without stopping, and came behind Kelsey. The pistol formation evolved into a shotgun formation.
As a result, the Kansas Chiefs have three receivers on the left and Kelsey and Levi on the right. The power of the entire offensive formation is completely different.
However, this is still not the end.
Levi actually continued to move laterally.
Ferguson:? ? ?
Judun:? ? ?
Let alone them, even Humphrey, who was confronting Kelsey, was confused.
Hubble:? ? ?
At that point, just as Levi was moving laterally, Mahomes called the kickoff.
"Attack!"
There was no warning, it suddenly broke the balance in an instant, and caught everyone off guard. Even the surprise and astonishment were still in the throat. Before he could scream, the situation on the field suddenly changed, and Levi had already rushed out.
Literally.
Levi continued to move laterally and came to the right side of Kelsey and Humphrey's matchup, close to the narrow channel on the sideline. At the moment Mahomes announced the kickoff, he turned his steps, turned 90 degrees, and sprinted at a right angle. , the figure turned into a red light and shadow, and instantly rushed out across the kickoff line.
When moving sideways, Levi was slowly accelerating. Using mental calculations and unintentional calculations, he detonated the speed in an instant, killing everyone by surprise.
Humphrey had no time to react: Who am I, where am I, and what am I doing?
The next second, Kelsey rushed towards him and hit him directly. Humphrey's whole body was spinning, and Levi could not be found at all.
Although Humphrey didn't know what was happening, a sense of foreboding came over him.
Despite the panic, the Baltimore Ravens still acted according to the plan, marking each other, blocking their positions one by one, and staying the same to cope with the changes. No matter what tricks the Kansas City Chiefs were playing, they were ready.
There is pressure from the front line, and Levi has two people marking him. Is there any problem?
Probably not.
However, in the blink of an eye, before Hubble could even be stunned, the situation on the field had suddenly changed.
But see.
In the pocket, Mahomes only took three steps back, giving the defensive front no time to continue to put pressure on him. He continued the high-frequency rhythm of this wave of offense, and the pass was already released——
quick. allow. ruthless.
Before the defensive pressure touches the quarterback, the football has already drawn an arc in the air, passed overhead, and flown lightly.
The pass in such a short period of time cannot be a medium pass or a long pass at all, only a short pass.
But in the short passing area, the Baltimore Ravens are heavily stocked at this time and are facing each other one by one. Who is Mahomes' passing target?
Levi.
And, unmarked, in a three-no-zone gap, he easily took the rugby into his arms.
Done in one go!
(End of chapter)