Chapter 865 Extraordinary
"The roof of the Mercedes-Benz Dome was finally closed. Although the light rain in Atlanta has stopped now, the league finally chose to close the roof out of many considerations."
"It's good news for both the Los Angeles Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs. The indoor temperature is now maintained at around 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius). Not only is there no wind or rain interference, but there is no temperature impact. For the passing offense, Without a doubt, it couldn’t be more perfect.”
"Before this Super Bowl, the controversy and discussion surrounding the NFL continued to heat up, and off-field topic factors even exceeded the attraction of the game itself. This is obviously not a good thing. For both teams, how to adjust their mentality and stay focused, It’s definitely a key.”
"Although the Kansas Chiefs are the defending champions, in fact both teams are very young. They are mainly composed of second-year and third-year players, and they continue to show upward momentum. In such an important championship game, how to overcome the situation? It’s really not easy to deal with external interference.”
"But, we'll wait and see how the two coaches adjust."
"McVay is a positive energy king. He faces everything with a positive and optimistic attitude, as if he has a perpetual motion machine installed on his body."
"Reed is a calm and experienced captain. He needs to face many complex problems, but he is always able to find the right way to deal with them, and he does not mind delegating power and leaving things to the right people."
"Obviously, in terms of tactics, abilities, and strategies, the two teams are very, very close. It will not be a surprise who wins or loses; the choice depends on the adjustment and control of mentality."
"Whoever can be the first to find focus and calmness in this Super Bowl showdown will have the upper hand in the decisive battle."
Buzz buzz, buzz buzz——
The air was filled with waves of restlessness, as if you could clearly see the heat wave burning and raging. Fans of the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs were cheering hoarsely for support and fighting without giving an inch, while the melon-eating crowds were laughing and enjoying the experience in front of them. of grand occasion.
According to league regulations, the home and away games of the Super Bowl alternate between the two conferences. Last year it was the American League home game, and this year it is the National League home game.
The home team has the option and they are free to choose the color of their jerseys.
McVay is not superstitious. He did not choose the white jersey with a higher winning rate in the past years, but chose the iconic royal blue jersey of the Los Angeles Rams——
After all, the Kansas City Chiefs were on top last year wearing red jerseys, right?
Therefore, this year the Kansas City Chiefs will be wearing white away jerseys.
Maybe this will be a little psychological hint:
Both the Los Angeles Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs have one of the highest home winning percentages this season. The Los Angeles Rams have only lost one home game, while the Kansas City Chiefs are undefeated at home this season. Obviously, the two teams are on their own territory. Always able to burst out with amazing energy.
Now, on the Super Bowl stage, the Los Angeles Rams continue to occupy the home court advantage, pushing the Kansas Chiefs into a passive position.
No wonder all the Kansas City Chiefs fans put on their home red jerseys in an attempt to bring luck to the defending champion and offset the curse.
"The game begins."
"Ladies and gentlemen, what you are watching now is Super Bowl 53, the final game of the 2018 NFL season championship, between the Kansas City Chiefs, the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and the Los Angeles Rams, the No. 2 seed in the NFC. , without a doubt the pinnacle matchup of the season.”
"We'll see."
The tide was rising, the blood was boiling, and Nantz and Romo couldn't help but straighten their backs.
However, the excitement did not last long before it calmed down——
The picture was seriously different from what was expected. It was even wider than the difference between the seller’s show and the buyer’s show.
The Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs each face different issues.
On the Kansas Chiefs side, as the defending champion, they still showed their form.
The first wave of offense performed well. Mahomes used a beautiful short pass to tear apart Donald's pass rush attack. He connected with Levi and Hill respectively to complete the breakthrough. He advanced 27 yards to the opposite half and approached the red zone. , as the audience expected, this will be a battle.
However, at the critical moment, Donald relied on his personal ability to exert pressure and form an effective collision, which caused Mahomes to pass the ball in a hurry - Los Angeles Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman, which was an illegal interception at the last moment of the NFC finals. The protagonist who passed the ball but escaped the foul call once again shined on the Super Bowl stage and stole the attention.
Coleman intercepted the ball ahead of Kelsey.
The defending champion's first offense ended with an interception.
Subsequently, the second wave of offense successfully advanced into the free kick range, but they never expected that kicker Buck's 46-yard free kick missed the goal, and all the fans in the Mercedes-Benz Dome hugged their heads.
In the third wave of offense, Donald made his first sack of the game and made a fumble. Fortunately, Levi controlled the ball and avoided the second ball transition, but then the Kansas Chiefs still struck out amid the opponent's aggressive defense. Out.
Three waves of offense, all came back empty-handed, reminiscent of the American League finals.
But this time it was slightly different. On the one hand, it was the toughness of the Los Angeles Rams defense. Donald really showed no mercy and released his energy without reservation. On the other hand, the Kansas Chiefs made too many mistakes and never found a frequency that suited them. What a wasted opportunity.
It's similar to the American League Finals, but the situation is slightly different.
On the side of the Los Angeles Rams, who were aiming to reach the top... they were in a mess.
Yes, it's a mess.
Goff, five passes, one hit for seven yards.
Gurley, carried the ball five times and gained zero yards.
The above data is correct. Although it is indeed doubtful about the extent of statistical errors, Nantz and Romo watched the live broadcast. They saw it with their own eyes and were able to confirm that these data were not wrong.
At the beginning, the Los Angeles Rams defensive team created a ball possession transition. Everyone thought that the Cosmic Rams offensive team was about to show its prowess next.
However, no.
Strike out.
At the same time, the next two waves of offense also all resulted in strikeouts.
In the entire first quarter of the game, the Los Angeles Rams only scored one first down——
Yes, once. Goff passed the ball for seven yards, and Goff ran the ball for three yards to get the first down. This was the only time, and all others failed.
It can be said that the Kansas Chiefs’ defense showed incredible intensity, or it can be said that the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive team’s strategies and tactics are a mess——
At the tactical level, McVay was completely helpless in front of Reid; at the execution level, Goff and Gurley were completely lost.
What a mess.
Throughout the first quarter, the Los Angeles Rams offense gained ten yards.
Gained seven yards passing and three yards on the ground.
For a total of ten yards, Goff alone handled the entire Los Angeles Rams' advance.
That's all. It would be laughable in any situation at any time. It's hard to believe that it happened on the Super Bowl stage.
This shopping show...is it serious?
(End of chapter)