Chapter 1146 Heavy sword without edge
In the 2017 season, in the wild card round, the Kansas Chiefs defeated the Tennessee Titans with a decisive comeback.
That game was rarely mentioned later, because the Kansas Chiefs contributed many wonderful comebacks; but calm down and think about it, it was this game that awakened the "Playoff Chief" and became the Kansas Chiefs to write countless brilliance. The starting point——
Everything starts from "Levi VS Henry".
However, the 2018 and 2019 seasons were not easy for the Tennessee Titans.
Last season, after careful consideration, the Tennessee Titans decided to replace their head coach. Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel took over the team and tried to transform the team in all aspects, starting with the defensive team.
Unfortunately, Vrabel lacks the wisdom and courage to make drastic reforms on offense, and Tennessee Titans starting quarterback Mariota struggled.
The No. 1 pick in the 2015 season started 13 games, throwing only 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions. His lackluster performance cost him his starting position.
Every loss must be gained. Precisely because of the sluggish performance of the quarterback, the Tennessee Titans ushered in a breakthrough in ground attack, and Derrick Henry ushered in an explosion.
In his third year in the league, Henry finally got enough opportunities to hold the ball and finally showed off his abilities. He gained a series of league records and team records and ended the season with a thousand yards.
Amidst the difficulties and struggles, the Tennessee Titans ended the season with nine wins and seven losses. They performed well, but unfortunately missed out on a playoff spot.
It is worth mentioning that the person who served as the offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans at that time was Matt LaFleur, who is the current head coach of the Green Bay Packers.
In the Tennessee Titans, LaFleur was unable to play the role of Shanahan's tactical system, because Mariota's defensive reading ability and passing ability were really broken. Even if the ground attack had created opportunities for the passing attack, Mariota's poor The performance also ruined opportunities many times.
However, LaFleur's tactical system focused on the role of running back, and Henry was able to shine, finally reviving the reputation of the Crimson Tide Storm after Levi.
This season, after Lafleur went to the Green Bay Packers, Vrabel did not make drastic reforms to the team's offensive tactics system. Instead, he continued Lafleur's tactical system, focusing on Henry's ability to break games on the ground. The Tennessee Titans' offense played Wonderful vintage style.
At critical moments, Derrick Henry repeatedly stepped forward to save the Tennessee Titans from the fire. In the first five weeks of the regular season, he scored a touchdown in every game, making the title of "Henry the Great" an unprecedented success in Nashville. With support, the momentum climbed to a new peak.
However, football is not that simple. Just relying on Henry's thigh is not enough to carry the entire Tennessee Titans through the victory finish line.
In the first five weeks of the season, the Tennessee Titans had just two wins and three losses.
In the sixth week of the regular season, when the Tennessee Titans challenged the Denver Broncos away from home, Mariota's abysmal performance dragged the team into a nightmare. In the third quarter, facing a score of "0:16", Vrabel Finally, he couldn't bear it anymore and pushed Mariota directly to the bench.
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who was transferred from the Miami Dolphins in the offseason, took over the team and tried to find a solution.
Although Tannehill had fewer wins than more losses in seven seasons with the Miami Dolphins, with a winning rate of less than 50%; the quarterback had solid basic skills, and when he was called on to play in critical situations, he firmly seized the opportunity and showed himself as a four-point shooter. Wei's ability——
Pass the ball.
13 of 16 passes were made, with an impressive passing success rate of 81.25%.
It is a pity that the Tennessee Titans lost the game with a score of "0:16", but Vrabel saw hope in Tannehill. Perhaps, the partnership of Tannehill and Henry can take advantage of LaFleur's offensive tactical system and inject a little vitality into the Tennessee Titans.
Vrabel's judgment is correct——
Tannehill lived up to the trust of his head coach and led the team to consecutive narrow defeats of the Los Angeles Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and then defeated the Carolina Panthers with a convincing victory, establishing a foothold with three consecutive victories, and Tennessee The Titans suddenly returned to playoff contention.
It is true that Tannehill is not a top quarterback, and Vrabel is not good at offense, but Tannehill's stability and Henry's heavy hammer complement each other. The Tennessee Titans' offense is not explosive but has strong offensive ability, thick and Solid, steady but always able to push forward.
At the same time, Vrabel is good at defense. The Tennessee Titans do not have superstar players like Watt and Donald, but rely on blue-collar players to form a team. The defensive team currently ranks tenth in the league. It seems to be only in the middle, but Vrabel’s ability to entangle the game is absolutely Not to be underestimated.
Regardless of defense or offense, the Tennessee Titans seem to lack explosive power and are not worth mentioning; but in fact, they are as difficult to deal with as brown sugar. Both offense and defense have the ability to entangle the game and delay the game. As long as the opponent is not able to do it in one fell swoop If you keep a distance, you may get caught up in their rhythm——
Foot deep in mud.
Of the four losses so far this season, only the Denver Broncos lost without any temper. This is also the fundamental reason why Vrabel replaced Mariota; in the other three games, they were all within one possession. The defeat showed that Vrabel is good at positional warfare.
It can be understood that the Tennessee Titans are like a heavy axe, heavy, slow, steady, but full of strength. They are very good at being a light and agile team, relying on strength and center of gravity to stabilize the situation. As long as the Tennessee Titans' heavy blow lands accurately on the opponent once , is fatal enough.
Does this description sound familiar?
The Kansas Chiefs are such a team, known for their speed, explosion, and rhythm. The core of their dazzling offensive layout is rhythm control.
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It is precisely because of this that the Tennessee Titans are not afraid of the Kansas Chiefs at all, and to some extent, they are a team dedicated to restraining the Kansas Chiefs.
Coupled with the second meeting between Levi and Henry in their careers, the topic of "Red Tide Storm 2.0" has far exceeded expectations and can be said to be a hot topic.
For the San Francisco 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks are a tough nut to crack, and a little carelessness could end their undefeated streak.
The same is true for the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Tennessee Titans are also a tough opponent——
With Mahomes still out and no home-field advantage this time, the Kansas City Chiefs must travel to Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
They need to stay focused. They need to give it their all, with no room for slack.
What is before us is not only a distant competition with the San Francisco 49ers, nor is it a matter of continuing the aura of being undefeated, but a contest of momentum.
The entire league is eager to defeat the Kansas Chiefs. The entire league is eager to interrupt the Kansas Chiefs' winning streak. As long as there is a crack, the entire momentum and state will begin to waver, and other teams will gather as if they smell the smell of blood. Sharks generally tear them to pieces.
Every game is a battle of momentum.
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