Chapter 369: On the edge of the cliff
"0:21".
From defense to offense, from on the field to off the field, the New England Patriots completely dominated the game——
One team is the absolute king with the best performance in the playoffs since the new century, and the other team is a newbie who has repeatedly performed well in the regular season after the millennium but always failed in the playoffs.
It's not that there's an obvious gap in strength between the two teams, but that the two teams showed a huge difference in playing temperament in the playoffs, which was finally revealed in the head-on encounter in the playoffs.
Gillette Stadium couldn't wait to celebrate the team's victory, and every face was filled with happiness:
See, I told you before, the New England Patriots are not only aiming for victory, but aiming for a hearty victory and crushing destruction.
This is the true strength of the defending champion.
Rookie, didn't you pee your pants? Don't go home crying to your mother.
The overwhelming boos, ridicules, and curses were ignited by Brady's roar and surged toward the side of the Kansas Chiefs' rest area. They stood trembling in front of the magnificent and majestic beast.
Even the commentators could clearly feel this unusual pressure.
"...Wow, this situation is not easy."
"While it was foreseeable that the New England Patriots would have the upper hand, it was also unforeseen that the Kansas City Chiefs would encounter such difficulties."
"The young Kansas Chiefs looked like a baby in front of the old New England Patriots."
Romo was also shocked——
From a neutral point of view, he naturally hopes that the competition will be as intense as possible. Such a one-sided competition is really boring.
But he still performed his job conscientiously, quickly scanning the offensive and defensive layout, hoping that the Kansas City Chiefs could turn the situation around before the end of the first half.
Romo reminded quickly.
"No, no, no, no, that's not a pass rush."
"It's a fake pass rush, short zone coverage, the New England Patriots tempting the Kansas City Chiefs to run the ball."
"Smith, oh no, shouldn't give the football to Levi this time."
"Li Wei is like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth. There are mountains of swords and seas of fire waiting for him in front..."
As soon as he finished speaking, on the court, the New England Patriots' formation, which was about to rush the ball and apply pressure, retreated. The pressure of the frontline confrontation relaxed, and then the short passing area suddenly transformed into a dangerous situation filled with thorns——
Again and again, Romo predicted accurately.
Like a prophet.
Kick the ground. slippery. staggering.
——Levi’s start-up was interrupted again.
Damn it.
Although the body reacted quickly, it was still half a beat slower. In the next second, you can see defensive end Friars, linebacker Harrison and linebacker Van Noy stepping forward to surround Levi. .
There is no strength, no speed, and even the feet cannot touch the ground.
Levi had no chance.
Hit the wall again and was stopped.
Strike out.
Ah, ah ah!
Brady clenched his fists and jumped up high. Even if the defensive team was present at this time, he joined the celebration with one heart and one mind, waving his fists at Levi who fell to the ground. His participation and enthusiasm were absolutely rare. "Wow, Tony." Nantz shook his head slightly, chuckled and praised repeatedly, "The Kansas City Chiefs should really hire you as the defensive coordinator. You can always see through the New England Patriots' defensive strategies."
"How many times has this happened?"
Romo responded with a smile, "If they let me sit in the commentary box and direct."
It’s a small joke, but Romo also points out a crucial point:
outsider. Overlooking the big picture.
The calmness brought by different positions and different perspectives is the key.
"In fact, I think the Kansas Chiefs need to calm down and adjust now. They were suppressed by the New England Patriots' frontcourt pressing strategy, so that Nagy's scheduling, Smith's reading, etc. all fell into chaos. The more urgent they were, the more mistakes they made. , the more things go wrong, the more urgent it becomes, a vicious cycle.”
"Actually, the most important thing now is not the touchdown or the free kick, but sorting out the offense. We need to find a balance between passing and running the ball."
"The situation is indeed very difficult."
"But looking at it from another perspective, there is still hope."
"This season, the Kansas Chiefs offense has always maintained high efficiency. We can see that their ground attack ranks first in the league, but we cannot ignore that their passing and running balance leads the league."
"Smith's pass success rate and quarterback rating this season have set a new career high. If he can calm down and read the defense and accurately find the three key offensive points of Levi, Kelsey and Hill, the Kansas Chiefs' offensive explosiveness will still be can turn the situation around.”
"The focus now is on how to face the New England Patriots' pass rush and how to remain patient and find space to advance amidst the pass rush pressure. This requires thinking and layout; but it is not unsolvable."
"If the Kansas City Chiefs cannot calm down and get back on their feet as soon as possible, the situation will only get worse."
"Don't forget, their opponents are experienced Belichick and Brady, they will never miss any opportunity."
Romo is still doing his duty, trying to keep hope in this divisional game——
The first conference game was not a slugfest, but it was undoubtedly not exciting and disappointing.
The second conference game, and it was also a night game, was so one-sided and unsatisfactory.
Romo sincerely hopes that the Kansas Chiefs can regain their form in the second half, bring back the suspense of victory and continue the excitement of the playoffs.
Another commentator, Nantz, agreed.
"The game is not over."
"Last season's Super Bowl, halftime '3:28', almost everyone believed unanimously that the game was over and the championship had been decided in advance, but obviously, the New England Patriots had different opinions, and they staged the greatest performance in Super Bowl history. The biggest reversal.”
"Today, the New England Patriots once again become the protagonists of such a game, and this time they are the leading side. They will certainly not be willing to be the target of a reversal, but the young Kansas Chiefs have withstood countless tests throughout the season, and they have also I won’t give up easily.”
"Of course, it's not easy."
"In the 2014 season, in the wild card game, the Kansas City Chiefs led the Indianapolis Colts 38:10 in the third quarter, but suffered a ten-minute blackout in the fourth quarter, and lost the wild card game 44:45. "Sai."
"The twenty-eight-point deficit was the second-largest comeback in playoff history, second only to the Buffalo Bills' 32-point overtime victory over the Houston Oilers in the 1993 Wild Card Game. Even eclipsing last year's Super Bowl comeback, it's certainly a nightmare for the Kansas City Chiefs."
"But don't forget that in the regular season last season, the Kansas City Chiefs once completed a 21-point comeback to defeat the San Diego Chargers at home. They proved that they have such ability."
"Now, the true test of this season has finally arrived for the Kansas City Chiefs after enduring numerous adversities and hardships."
"Maybe, this is a disaster, but maybe, this will also be an opportunity for the Kansas Chiefs to truly complete their transformation."
(End of chapter)