Chapter 1064 Scratching
At the end of the three weeks of the regular season, a total of seven teams have maintained a complete victory. In addition, there is another team that is special and remains undefeated——
Detroit Lions, two wins and one tie.
In the season opener, the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals, led by No. 1 quarterback Murray, tied in regular time. After entering overtime, each scored a free kick. In the end, there was still no winner.
Ended in a draw.
If it is unconvincing to face such a difficult performance by the vice squad leader last season, then the performance of the Detroit Lions in the next two weeks is eye-catching.
In consecutive encounters with last season's playoff teams, the Los Angeles Chargers and the Philadelphia Eagles, the Detroit Lions performed tough and gained two consecutive victories to gain a foothold.
Patricia has proven her qualifications and abilities as a head coach with practical actions.
Not only did he perform well on the defensive end, but he also brought surprises on the offensive end, stimulating the team's 2009 No. 1 quarterback Matthew Stafford to rejuvenate, bring a dazzling performance, and regain the applause of Detroit fans.
A new look!
No wonder Patricia is confident.
Obviously, the Detroit Lions are ready. Patricia is eager to make a name for himself and consolidate his position in the team by defeating the Kansas Chiefs, and then win a place in the league as a head coach.
As the saying goes, everyone wants to beat the Kansas City Chiefs.
What's more, the timing is perfect.
The Kansas Chiefs shocked the entire league with their new version of the "Motion Offense" and read-option offense, showing the depth and momentum of the defending champion. The teams were shocked one after another, and the coaching staff became busy.
At such a level, if any team can defeat the Kansas Chiefs, you can close your eyes and imagine the shock and impact on the league——
flowers. applause. praise.
Everything will come one after another, and at the same time, the team's confidence will reach its peak.
Patricia longs to become a dragon-slaying warrior. It is precisely because of the difficulties that she is able to highlight her abilities. Isn't this the reason?
He believes the Detroit Lions are ready.
However, the ideal is very full and the reality is very skinny.
Indeed, Patricia carefully studied Levi's game videos and looked for effective defense against Levi——
Levi, not a god, is still a mortal body after all.
The Detroit Lions tried to lock down Levi in a new two-man coverage format.
The so-called double-marking mode is not a traditional match-up. In the last game, the Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ferguson guarded Levi throughout the game. This was Ferguson's task. However, Patricia knew that this method did not work. The defense The group couldn't let Levi read their intentions.
Generally speaking, running backs are "brainless" and rush according to the coach's offensive line layout. Such running backs are easy to defend, just like catching a turtle in a urn.
However, this is not the case for top running backs like Levi. They can read the defense, they can adapt on the spot, they can make temporary adjustments, and rely on wisdom to run, which is difficult for the defensive team to control.
So, for the Detroit Lions' defense, Patricia came up with a strategy-
One player is responsible for stepping up and applying pressure. Every defense will cut into the pocket. The first purpose is to mark Levi and put pressure on Mahomes.
A player responsible for short-pass area confrontation. Once Levi completes his escape and crosses the line of scrimmage, he immediately steps forward to cause collision and interception.
The strategy itself is nothing new. Although it is divided into two nested combinations, in essence it still relies on the numerical advantage to focus on marking Levi. The real key is the selection of players, and Patricia is constantly changing.
Defensive linemen, linebackers, cornerbacks, and even safeties may also step up. The selection of both players is changing to ensure flexibility and mobility.
As a result, the defensive coordinator needs special arrangements for each defense, and the workload is huge; but the Detroit Lions really ensure that Levi is surrounded by storms throughout the entire process, and can never find a pattern.
Because the Detroit Lions have no rules at all, everything is randomly disrupted.
One wave of shocks, two waves of shocks, and they all revolve around Levi.
Levi is indeed overwhelmed——
In the first quarter of the game, Levi was obviously restrained and his running efficiency dropped.
The confidence of the Detroit Lions has been greatly boosted. The head coach is honest with me. They actually suppressed Levi!
However, there are several problems here.
First, the tactical arrangements of the Detroit Lions' defensive team are constantly being adjusted and changed, and they may fall into chaos. The defensive team was originally in a passive state, and now it is even easier for them to fall into a disoriented predicament.
Secondly, Patricia is right about one thing. The Kansas Chiefs' partners in the ground attack work very well. From the running position of the tight end to the opening of the offensive line, they create conditions for Levi's ground advancement. This matter Always overlooked and underestimated, the Detroit Lions can indeed limit the Kansas Chiefs' ground attack from a tactical level.
But Patricia is also wrong about one thing, that is, Levi's personal ability is far beyond imagination. Levi this season has actually improved on the past two seasons. It is not easy to intercept Levi. matter.
Thirdly, when two people in the Detroit Lions defensive team are dedicated to confront Levi, it also means that there may be gaps in other parts of the Detroit Lions defensive team.
Especially short passing areas.
Of course, in Patricia's perfect idea, two players face off against Levi. The first one to step up can tackle Levi or Mahomes, and the second player stays in the short passing area. They can defend Levi or help defend short passing areas. Everyone plays multiple roles.
However, the difficulty is beyond imagination.
In an ever-changing arena, players need to process a huge amount of information and react in a short period of time, so they often still trust their first instinct.
The final effect may be a completely different scene.
At the beginning of the first quarter, the Detroit Lions defensive team did take the initiative unexpectedly, but as the game time progressed, the Kansas Chiefs offensive team showed their mature side.
Levi. Mahomes. Kelsey. Hill.
Each point has its own ability. Not only can it work independently, but it can also help each other and work together to solve problems.
The Detroit Lions' defensive strategy against Levi is gradually losing its effectiveness——
The first one to lose was the short pass. Mahomes used continuous accurate short passes to give his opponent a fatal blow.
What then got out of control was the tactical game. Mahomes and Levi's read-option offense was so changeable that it was difficult to defend against.
What was lost was the ground. Levi regained control of the initiative and continued to advance through frontal breakthroughs. Don't forget, when he faced Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl at the beginning of the year, Levi's head-to-head ground attack was no less impressive.
One step after another, the Kansas Chiefs offensive team defeated Patricia's confident defensive strategy to pieces and completely reversed the situation.
Patricia was scratching her head on the edge of the court, but she didn’t know what to do:
Things shouldn't be like this.
(End of chapter)