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Brady: Fuck.
Turning over, Brady stood up and glared at Revis fiercely. What kind of secret power pill did this guy take during halftime? Why is he suddenly so energetic? What is a mercenary doing so hard?
But Revis didn't care at all. He showed a triumphant smile, showed off his biceps in a demonstrative manner, and hit back head-on without showing any weakness. Brady's chest froze, and he turned his head and waved hard. fist.
Revis ignored Brady. When he turned around, he could see the faces of the Kansas Chiefs. They were clenching their fists, roaring, raising their arms and cheering. One or two people were firmly united to applaud his performance.
This feeling is really long time gone.
Revis was once again reminded why he is obsessed with the sport.
This is the moment, this is the moment.
Involuntarily, Revis' blood started to boil.
"The Kansas City Chiefs responded in the second half."
"First it was the offensive team's bold long pass sneak attack, and then it was the frontline pass rush that put full pressure on the defense team. It was a tough, flexible and excellent tactical arrangement to give a tough response to the New England Patriots."
"Now the pressure is on the New England Patriots."
"Facing the Kansas Chiefs' offensive and defensive efforts, Belichick must control the situation. Once the Kansas Chiefs continue to narrow the score gap, many variables may occur in the fourth quarter."
Nantz didn't need to remind him, Belichick had already noticed the change in momentum.
"7:24".
The New England Patriots suffered a strikeout, but they still entered the free kick zone, and the special teams team prepared to hit the free kick and score three points.
Judging from the score, the New England Patriots still maintain the advantage of three possessions, the same as in the first half; but the situation is quietly changing, Belichick will naturally not miss it, and the New England Patriots must respond.
However.
The core charm of competitive sports lies in:
confrontation.
Obviously, the Kansas Chiefs are ready for confrontation, and the New England Patriots defense has encountered a severe test——
The memory of the opening game came back to life.
"New England's pass-rushing blitz!"
"Kansas breaks through the middle!"
"Game!"
"Building people, the two teams are stacking people in the middle!"
"Wait, Levi, that's Levi! Levi didn't lose his focus, God, who can stop this guy!"
"Levi successfully got rid of the grapple, Levi broke through the encirclement, and Levi is breaking through."
"Linebacker! Tackle!"
"Oh, missed it again!"
"Unbelievable, Levi got away again!"
"Both sides! God, this time New England's safeties Zhong Family and McCoutry finally didn't miss the tackle and stopped Levi in time."
"but!"
"Wow, Kansas sensed New England's tactical intention of attacking from both sides and unexpectedly chose to break through the middle. Levi got rid of two tackles in a row and turned the three-yard advance into an 11-yard run, once again getting the ball for Kansas. First attack."
…
"Hunter!"
"Smith's short pass target was rookie running back Hunter, not Hill. Hill was a smokescreen. Cornerback Butler made a misjudgment and missed the defense!"
"Hunter keeps pushing!"
"Excellent, the first attack is successful again!"
…
"Pressure, the New England Patriots' pass rush is causing trouble again, and linebacker Harrison is going for a sack."
"Oh, Crash!"
"Smith dodged the sack but still failed to avoid the collision. Harrison completed an effective collision and Smith passed the ball before losing his center of gravity." "Levi?"
"No, Kelsey."
"A beautiful pick-and-roll screen, Levi and Kelsey completed a cooperation, and cornerback Gilmore's attention was completely attracted by Levi."
"Kelsey is breaking through, Kelsey is breaking through like a heavy weapon."
"Seventeen yards forward, Kelsey helped the Kansas City Chiefs get to the edge of the red zone."
…
"Hill!"
"Touchdown!"
"The New England defense made a fatal mistake and was completely deceived by Kansas' offensive layout, so that Hill ran into a gap in no man's land, and Smith easily passed the ball and connected, giving Kansas another victory."
"Easy and freehand! No difficulty at all!"
"Wow."
"The sirens were sounded, the Kansas City Chiefs were getting closer to the New England Patriots, they were not holding back, they came here to fight."
The front line pressure of the New England Patriots' defensive team is still strong, forcing Smith to be very embarrassed again; but a key point is that after returning from the halftime break, Smith regained focus and calmness, and his defensive reading and tactical allocation became clearly clear. Under the pressure of the strong wind and rain, he accurately found the gap and completed the advancement.
Not only Smith, but the entire offensive team's performance has obviously become tougher.
The scene suddenly became tense.
At the critical moment, Brady stepped forward again, took over the offensive responsibility, and led the New England Patriots' offensive team to advance past halftime.
The powerful attack ignited the flames in the windy Fox Castle. The temperature, which had continued to drop as the night got darker, magically warmed up. Gillette Stadium released incredible energy and launched a counterattack.
At this point, Houston stepped forward again.
Third gear and four yards.
The New England Patriots' dazzling series of running routes completely overwhelmed the Kansas City Chiefs, so much so that Houston had to go one-on-one with tight end Gronkowski, facing a defense that usually required two or even three people to barely cope with it. Gronkowski, Houston was completely at a disadvantage, and it was impossible to effectively fight with just one person.
But Houston did not give up. The moment before Gronkowski was about to catch the ball, he took the first step and smacked the football, changing the flight path of the football so that Gronkowski could not control the football——
Pass incomplete.
In a fierce and tough head-on collision, Houston completed a crucial defense and once again forced the New England Patriots to strike out.
Although the New England Patriots still scored three points through free kicks this time, the point difference between the two teams has been shortened to within two possessions.
"14:27".
With a difference of thirteen points, the Kansas City Chiefs are chipping away at the New England Patriots' lead step by step.
At this time, Belichick's deployment and overall layout finally showed its power, and this tough-style coach once again showed his wisdom.
This time, it was on the defensive end.
Unexpectedly, only four pass rushers were used to maintain pressure on the front line, while three linebackers joined the cornerbacks in the short pass zone defense.
The pass defense, which has been sluggish this season, actually showed a tough attitude at the critical moment. With Butler almost intercepting the connection between Smith and Hill and successfully destroying the pass, the New England Patriots also gave the Kansas Chiefs a second half Strike out for the first time since then and regain control of the situation.
In the midst of turbulent waters, the New England Patriots managed to gain a foothold.
This scene seems familiar——
Over the past fifteen years, the New England Patriots have shown such intensity on the playoff stage time and time again. The combination of Belichick and Brady sat in the Fox Castle and sent away waves of opponents who came to challenge.
You know, since the beginning of the new century, the New England Patriots have only lost three games at home in the divisional round or before the divisional round in the seasons they have entered the playoffs; the last time they lost at home in the divisional round, we have to look back. In the 2010 season, they suffered an upset loss at home to the rival New York Jets.
No matter what difficulties or challenges they face, the New England Patriots can always stand firm and fight back.
The same is true in front of us, Belichick and Brady once again stabilized the situation.
The defending champion roared!
(End of chapter)