Chapter 375 A Game
Revis did not expect that besides himself, there were also people who had the same idea. Without hesitation or hesitation, he was not worried about ruining the positive atmosphere of the team, and just threw it out in front of his face——
Another world for me?
However, it is different from Revis.
Levi's joking tone immediately caught Houston's attention. Revis was a little curious as to why it didn't matter if Levi said the same words, while he would often offend others when he said them.
As soon as he raised his head, Revis's eyes collided with Levi's. Then Revis noticed that not only Houston, but also his attention was firmly grabbed by Levi, which made Revis's eyes dodge. .
It's like being caught.
Revis was a little annoyed, but he was just a rookie, what was he panicking about.
In his ears, Houston's calm and determined voice came.
"I know. You finish your work and leave it to us."
There are no grand words, but it is reassuring. Shifting from offense to defense, the Kansas Chiefs sounded the horn for counterattack.
Then.
Revis noticed that Levi's eyes fell on him, generous and aboveboard. He thought that Levi would pretend to be a leader and make some speeches, and he was already ready to complain:
He's not the quarterback or the captain of the offense, he's just stupidly playing some kind of superhero game.
But Levi didn't.
A glance, a jaw.
That's all, click to the end, just right, and the bond of trust that works side by side emerges spontaneously.
trust?
Levis hesitated for a moment, without even realizing it. He raised his head to indicate a response, and his peripheral vision followed Levi's footsteps involuntarily and continued moving forward.
This is not the first time.
The same goes for the last wild card game.
Mariota's ridiculous touchdown pass in the second half came from his defense, and Levi was the only player to show his fighting spirit.
Even Revis himself didn't realize that he actually cared.
After all, he is a mercenary. He has been in the NFL for so many seasons. He doesn't even care about winning or losing. He can do whatever he wants with how much money he has. It's that simple.
But deep down, he did care.
If he didn't care, he had already turned around and retired, so why would he continue to hang around here for nothing?
After being laid off by the New York Jets, no team was interested in him, as if he was some kind of virus that could infect the whole body at the slightest touch.
The entire league views him as a cancer.
From any point of view, retirement is the right and only choice.
He didn't. He refused.
Because he still cares, because he longs to fight, he longs to win, and he longs for the burning feeling on the field.
So, he's back.
Now it seems that Levi should have figured it out.
Other players often keep a distance because of the reputation of "Island King", but Levi, a layman and a rookie, does not and seems completely unaffected.
Not only was he not affected, but he accepted him as part of the team in his own way.
This has never happened before. After noticing his sharpness and sharpness, he still expressed friendship, and everything was just right without being too exaggerated.
Revis found it interesting. Maybe there was some expectation for this game?
Houston's greeting came from the front. Revis collected his thoughts and followed him into the court. His steps were a little more relaxed, and his eyes fell on Brady——
"Hello, Tom, I want to play a game with you."
Looking back at the first half, the New England Patriots were full of firepower. Not only the defensive team, but also the offensive team performed well, and the key figure was Brady. Previously, Lawson emphasized that the New England Patriots are learning to rely on the defensive team to win, not without reason. The direct reason is that the offensive team also has many problems.
First, there were many injuries to the wide receiver group, leaving Brady with no passing targets available.
Currently, wide receiver Amendola and tight end Gronkowski are Brady's only two receiving points; among them, Amendola's regular season performance was mediocre, and it was not until this game that he finally found his voice.
Secondly, the running back group is in a slump.
This season, the New England Patriots' ground offense ranks eleventh in the league. There is no running back with a thousand yards, and there is no running back capable of completing tough battles at critical moments, so that the ground offense cannot give enough support to the passing attack.
Of course, the running back's slump has something to do with the individual players, as well as the offensive line.
Third, the offensive line has been hit or miss.
The offensive line's pocket protection and ground opening are often overlooked and crucial links. Their front line status this season is not stable. The ground attack has dropped by two levels compared to last season and it is not the running back's personal reasons.
At the same time, the New England Patriots' offensive line posted 35 sacks throughout the season, ranking 16th in the league, and the quarterback was under tremendous pressure.
In the opening game, Brady was already dissatisfied with the performance of the offensive line; but this state continued throughout the season, with ups and downs.
Weaknesses, more than one or two.
However, this kind of offensive team still ranks second in the league in the final comprehensive ranking. In the final analysis, Brady is carrying the offensive team forward——
Although the quarterbacks' statistics are very close, Brady is currently a strong candidate for regular season MVP.
Short passes, fake moves, reading defenses, crisis response, on-the-spot reactions, etc. Brady really used all the skills at the quarterback position to ensure that the New England Patriots' offense performed well.
The same was true in the first half of today's game.
In other words, if the Kansas City Chiefs want to stop the New England Patriots' offense, targeting the commanding brain is the right answer.
And the Kansas Chiefs did exactly that.
Facing Brady, they cannot simply and rudely press the ball. Although Brady's pocket pace is comparable to that of a classic car, his long passing ability is far superior to Smith. If you don't pay attention, all the previous efforts may be wasted. .
Therefore, they need strategy, layout, and patience.
Returning from the second half, the Kansas Chiefs significantly increased the proportion of pass rushing and pressure, trying to exploit the weaknesses of the New England Patriots' offensive line as much as possible. However, at the critical moment, Brady still relied on his own ability to gain a foothold——
After completing third-down conversions four times before and after, the New England Patriots pushed through halftime again.
Brady can also clearly feel the pressure. Every attack and defense is more intense, the advancement is more difficult and slower, and the intensity of confrontation index is skyrocketing.
But Brady still stood firm, gritted his teeth and led the team forward.
Until.
"Raid!"
"The New England Patriots' fake run and real pass did not fool the Kansas Chiefs at all. The visiting team's pass rush pressure significantly increased its intensity after crossing the half court."
"Revis!"
"Wow, what a rare sight, cornerback Revis joins linebacker Houston on a blitz and the New England Patriots' pocket is bursting!"
"Revis! Brady!"
"Brady is still trying to escape. Revis's tackle failed to control the center of gravity, but the crisis has not been resolved. Houston is right in front of him."
"Wait, Revis! Revis tripped Brady!"
"Sack!"
"Revis sacked Brady! He failed to complete three yards on third down, and the New England Patriots struck out!"
(End of chapter)