Chapter 872 Facing the Giant
In the middle of the Super Bowl, Donald sacked Mahomes twice and caused fumbles twice; in addition, Donald intercepted Levi four times, and also had a series of effective impacts and rush passes. If it were not for the defense, With a strong performance, the Los Angeles Rams cannot win——
When everyone is paying attention to the incredible score, the defensive team led by Donald is the hero behind the scenes.
In that game, Levi was afraid of Donald's "bull rush", which is muscle and strength. After all, he had no advantage in a strength confrontation, so Levi still focused on trying to break through at his own speed.
However, I repeatedly hit a wall.
Donald's twenty-yard and forty-yard speed tests may be inferior to Levi's. Once Levi releases his speed, his acceleration ability can indeed suppress Donald.
But Donald's instant explosive power within the five- or ten-yard area, as well as the most important agility and flexibility of his feet, are not inferior to Levi's. Even if Levi changes direction in a small area, it is still difficult to escape.
Therefore, Levi often got into trouble.
This time, on the Super Bowl stage, Levi changed his strategy a bit.
A head-on collision?
No, it's not.
In a head-to-head confrontation of strength, Levi probably still won't be able to break through Donald; rather, Levi should believe in his own ability, mobilize all his 18 martial arts skills, be more focused and alert, and use his skills to find out where he's going.
Strength is naturally indispensable.
After continuous training in the Lynch template, he should believe in his ability to fight with strength, even though facing Donald is like hitting a stone with an egg.
Whether it is Watt or Donald, facing such a top player, confidence and concentration are the first step, and the rest depends on on-the-spot performance.
Donald can conquer the world with one move, but it is not that simple for Levi to break through Donald. A set of tactics is not enough.
Such lazy thinking is destined to fail miserably.
Just like just now, Levi made a fuss about the center of gravity, rhythm, speed, etc., deliberately dragging Donald out of the pocket, weakening the threat of Donald's first step, moving the confrontation space into an open area, weakening Donald's advantage. After tossing and turning, he completed the breakthrough twice.
However, this is still not enough——
They needed a touchdown.
Next, Donald should be on guard and must take full advantage of himself to apply more pressure before Levi can run out of the pocket.
Thinking of this, Levi couldn't help but rub his hands and eagerly prepared to appear again. He couldn't wait to face Donald again.
The Kansas Chiefs understand that a free kick lead is far from enough; the Los Angeles Rams also understand that before the score gap widens further, they need to quickly gain a foothold, or at least find their rhythm.
McVay understands it, and so do Goff and Gurley.
However, the opposite happened.
"Strikeout."
"Oh, God, the Los Angeles Rams offense... is a disaster. The second-best offense in the league during the regular season has completely lost its way."
"Gurley seemed very anxious and eager, as if he was eager to prove himself, but his route running was a mess and he still has gained zero yards until now."
"Yes, the league's highest-paid running back completely lost himself in the Super Bowl. The first half is coming to an end, and the number of running yards on the ground is still zero."
"And Goff, he's still too nervous."
"When the quarterback is nervous, it is often easy to have a large blind spot in the field of vision. The defensive reading cannot be carried out and the pass selection cannot find the gap. The Kansas Chiefs defensive team puts a little pressure on the front line, and Goff's reading field of vision is in chaos. Can't see anything."
"What's worse is that McVay's on-the-spot adjustments failed to help. In fact, the Los Angeles Rams only need one or two simple short passes to successfully connect, and the offensive team can gain a foothold and open up the situation."
"McVay needs to find a way."
"But now, the Los Angeles Rams still only had one first down in the first half, struck out, and once again gave the opportunity to the Kansas City Chiefs."
"It's unbelievable that the Los Angeles Rams offense struggled so much in the first half."
"Next, the pressure comes to the shoulders of the defensive team led by Donald; at the same time, the opportunity also comes to the hands of the young offensive team of the Kansas Chiefs."
"Perhaps, this can become the offensive and defensive gear that determines the outcome of the game."
"Maybe. Let's wait and see." The person who just opened his mouth to analyze was not Nanci, but Romo.
As a former quarterback, Romo, who has been criticized for always being weak at critical moments, is all too familiar with the situation at hand.
Romo understands Goff and completely empathizes with him. The more eager he is to perform well, the more eager he is to prove himself. The easier it is to get lost in a fierce competition. He cannot control his nervousness and even starts to hate himself——
There is no need for netizens to scold him. He hates himself like this more than anyone else.
However, after retiring, Romo realized that this was also part of the game.
Character determines destiny.
Some people are born for the big scene, while some people shy away from opportunities time and time again and personally mess up the opportunities they have been waiting for all their lives.
After the Kansas Chiefs hit a free kick, the Los Angeles Rams should explode to keep up. Even if they don't score, they should at least complete some advances to show a new mental outlook, give their opponents some pressure and impact, and prove that they are not ready to surrender.
Unfortunately, there is nothing.
A quick strikeout, a routine, and then the opportunity was given up to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Although Romo feels particularly sorry for Goff and sympathizes with him 100%, he has to say that he is looking forward to Levi's next performance.
In the midst of everyone's attention, Levi appeared again, with his head held high, his light steps and high-spirited momentum immediately showing his posture.
As a result, the enthusiasm for the Mercedes-Benz Dome was also ignited.
"Fly! Snap!"
"Fly! Snap!"
The response was deafening.
Although the number of Kansas Chiefs fans is not that large, it perfectly fits the team's fighting spirit and spirit at this moment, showing spirit.
Other fans and spectators looked sideways——
Tonight's Super Bowl seems to finally have a little spark and smoke.
Levi is ready, and so is Donald.
"Levi, Levi! Get rid of it!"
"pretty!"
"Originally, this might have been a tackle behind the line, but Levi's footwork changes in a small area at the critical moment were really dazzling. He actually got rid of Donald's tackle and advanced five yards. The Kansas Chiefs' ground attack is showing a tough attitude. Obviously, Levi is not satisfied with this performance."
…
"Donald!"
"Niu Chong! Capture!"
"This is a sack! The Kansas Chiefs' pocket protection was completely broken. Donald sacked Mahomes from behind on the blind side. Mahomes did not see this coming and was completely caught off guard."
"It was exactly the same as Donald sacking Mahomes for the first time in the Super Bowl in Week 11 and a half of the regular season. Donald made the Kansas Chiefs offensive line look like a candle in the wind, cutting into the pocket with ease and leaving nothing to Mahomes. Any chance of escape.”
"One hit kills!"
"Viewers, the Donald we are familiar with is finally back. Stimulated by Levi's outstanding performance, Donald has also found his own rhythm."
"Has the show finally begun?"
Romo once again accurately predicted -
The show is about to begin.
(End of chapter)