Chapter 218 The battle for momentum
“Wow!”
"I didn't expect it. I really didn't expect it. Who would have thought that we would see such a scene during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots."
"Pure bulldozer-style ground propulsion."
"In the end, the Chung family, the New England Patriots relied on the Chung family to end this ground advance. To be precise, the Chung family was the last straw to end this muscle showdown."
"despite this!"
"Levi, in the difficult situation of being surrounded, actually advanced ten yards again and incredibly won the first attack conversion."
“Two runs on the ball in a row, two first downs in a row.”
“Wow, is this definitely the Kansas City Chiefs game?”
The live broadcast room went into a frenzy.
Gillette Stadium was also on fire.
There is no fancy or skill, pure and direct muscle collision, returning to the most basic and essential color of rugby, with sparks everywhere.
Passion was detonated immediately.
The faces were distorted and roaring ferociously, the breath of blood was released in a mighty manner, and the roar and heat wave spread throughout the stadium.
However.
Safety guard Devin McCourty looked confused, spinning and dizzy. He felt like vomiting——
It was clear that he had already captured Li Wei, and he did not miss the capture this time. The idiot Li Wei threw himself into the trap like a stupid roe deer, but before he had time to rejoice, he was out of breath in the next second, and then... the memory disappeared. Nothing but the continuous squeezing of layers of power.
What, what's going on?
Which idiot said that Levi was not good at confrontation?
McCoutry couldn't help but rub his chest. He suspected that the sternum might be broken.
Raising his head, McCawtry tried to find the answer, but found that his teammates did not make eye contact, and both of them stood there breathing heavily.
It seemed like they couldn't give McCoutry any help.
"Two consecutive ten-yard passes, two consecutive runs, and two consecutive advances of more than ten yards. In the blink of an eye, we have reached the midfield line."
"This kind of Kansas chief is particularly unfamiliar."
"Although the Kansas City Chiefs made it clear during the offseason that they would transform their ground attack, this team still subverts everyone's expectations."
"This is the scariest thing about the Kansas Chiefs. Smith's passing touch is excellent, and Levi's running the ball on the ground opens up the situation. Their offense is fully activated and can be used in different positions and different routines."
"Andy Reid suddenly has more options."
"So, what's next?"
Michaels is right.
Even Collinsworth has to agree that he can't judge the Kansas Chiefs' next offensive plan now. Obviously this will also be a problem for Belichick——
Passing the ball, it should be passing the ball, right?
Reed has chosen to run the ball twice in a row, but it can’t be three times in a row, right?
Moreover, the New England Patriots have suffered two consecutive losses, and will definitely increase their ground defense next. Levi estimates that it will be difficult to advance with a large number of yards, so it is wisest to choose to pass the ball, right?
For example, long passes and sneak attacks in the backcourt.
Smith's long passing ability is a shortcoming, but it is not completely incapable of passing. Without pressure, Smith can also send long passes of more than 50 yards. There is no problem with the basic skills of this quarterback, but as the pressure increases, , the accuracy will just drop.
Now is the best time to sneak a long pass, and Reid will not fail to see it.
Or... keep running the ball?
Instead of doing the opposite, disrupting the layout? All kinds of speculations were surging in the air. Entering the decisive moment of the fourth quarter, the intensity and tension of the entire confrontation increased significantly, and the heart was almost bursting.
Even the atmosphere in the live broadcast room began to heat up, and Gillette Stadium turned into a volcano, erupting with incredible noise in an attempt to disrupt the discussion between Smith and the offensive team.
At this time, you can notice that the two coaches, Reid and Belichick, are using the walkie-talkie to carry out continuous dispatch, and their footsteps are constantly going back and forth on the sidelines. The intensity of the tactical game outside the stadium is no less intense.
Until——
"attack!"
Smith announced the kickoff again, and the offensive line and defensive line collided head-on. At this time, you can see the background of the New England Patriots' defense:
Absolutely underestimated!
Relying on just four people to rush the pass, the New England Patriots exerted enough pressure. Although they did not break the pocket, the layers of pressure surged towards Smith; the man-to-man defense and zone defense in the short passing area were also completely suppressed. His throat was closed, and his vision was filled with people.
The key is that the dragons of the two linebackers went out to sea and pierced the soft spots on both sides of the Kansas Chiefs' offense like sharp blades, sealing their throats with blood!
trap.
On the surface, the New England Patriots chose to be conservative and did not make another rash raid. Instead, they guarded short passes step by step and remained unchanged in response to changes.
In fact, this is not the case. Belichick boldly used the defensive front to fight and contain, and then used the linebackers to complete the surprise attack and target the quarterback.
In other words, this is still a raid, not breaking through the middle, but opening channels from both wings; most importantly, the linebackers remain alert and can adjust their targets at any time. Whether it is Smith or Levi, they can set off in the pocket The bloody storm, seizing the numerical advantage——
Once in the pocket, the New England Patriots are two players, and the Kansas Chiefs are also two players. Even if Levi blocks a knife for Smith, Smith still needs to face a linebacker alone, and the pocket pace has never been Smith's. Strengths.
In this defense, the New England Patriots finally showed their strong qualities. Not only did they take bold risks, they were also aggressive and strong, breaking the balance in an instant.
So, what about the chief?
"Damn it."
Smith's fingertips tightened slightly.
In fact, this is a quick short pass tactic. The key lies in the word "fast". Try to control the shot time within two seconds or even one second, quickly find the passing target and complete the ball, destroying the New England Patriots' success. There was pressure from the front, and obviously Reed had anticipated the pressure.
However, Reid ignored one thing, and that was the anger of the New England Patriots' defense——
Frustrated.
The defense was destroyed by the opponent's rookies twice in a row. Both of them were furious. The entire reaction, start-up, and performance were upgraded to a new level. It truly showed the domineering power of the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of the Super Bowl at the beginning of the year. The pressure from the front line was conveyed immediately. To Smith.
This offense and defense is quietly evolving into a contest of momentum at the start of the fourth quarter, with players and coaches from both sides gritting their teeth.
Smith's passing vision was interfered with and there was no way to find the passing target.
In just half a second, Smith's rich game experience has already smelled a crisis, but obviously, he is not a quarterback who is good at handling complex situations. Although he can stay calm, he cannot clear his mind.
In the flash of lightning, Smith had an idea in his mind——
Levi.
In the first two attacks, Levi's ability naturally triggered Smith's crisis switch, and subconsciously, he turned around to look for it.
"Levi!"
With a slight throw, the football slipped into Levi's arms like an elf, and the violent storm followed the football and surged towards Levi.
(End of chapter)