Chapter 593: Change and Unchange
Huh, huh, huh.
Panting, sweating profusely, the pounding of the heart surged above the eardrums.
Levi and TJ each turned over and sat on the ground. Neither of them stood up in a hurry, staring at each other quietly, with high fighting spirit and pungent blood in their eyes, and they collided without giving an inch -
Sparks fly.
Then.
Levi stood up first with his hands on the ground, before he had time to stand firm; TJ also stood up on his own and looked at Levi with a smile.
Their eyes briefly touched each other, and neither of them said anything more. They turned and walked towards their respective teams. They were both ready for the next wave of duel.
The fighting spirit is burning.
The starting position of this wave of offense was mediocre. The Kansas Chiefs were once again infinitely close to their own end zone, which reminded people of the last safety score; but the Kansas Chiefs only used one ground attack to successfully get out of the predicament, leave the red zone, and quickly enter normalcy. area, can be called efficient.
Then.
Hunter appears.
But Levi did not leave the field. Instead, a wide receiver completed the exchange, which meant that the Kansas Chiefs actually chose the two-running back tactic again.
For the first time, Tomlin glanced at Reed, so what kind of medicine was Reed selling in his gourd?
Tomlin reacted immediately and waved continuously to signal the defensive team to calm down:
Calm down. Focus on yourself. Don't be fooled. Don't be influenced by the other person.
Now the Pittsburgh Steelers still have the advantage and cannot be led by the nose——
First, Levi ran the ball unexpectedly hard, and then Reid launched a two-running back tactic to create variables, with the purpose of disrupting the rhythm.
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to stick to themselves and continue to play at their own pace.
In the first quarter of the game, the Pittsburgh Steelers chose to rush the pass and apply pressure, but the effect was mediocre.
At the beginning of the second quarter, the Pittsburgh Steelers gave up rushing the pass and focused on marking the receiving target, and the results were gratifying.
Just now, the Pittsburgh Steelers chose to raid, and were sneak-attacked by the Kansas City Chiefs for another long yardage advance. Although the situation is different every time, does this mean that the Pittsburgh Steelers should give up the raid?
At least today, surprise tactics have never been able to achieve the desired results.
Tomlin's eyes narrowed and he waved his hand:
Return to pass defense.
The tactical effect of pass rush and pressure has not come out, but it does not mean that Tomlin gives up. He needs to find more suitable and appropriate opportunities to shock Mahomes in different ways. He must not let the quarterback find confidence and feel. Otherwise the nightmare of the first quarter will repeat itself.
Only, not now.
At present, the battle situation has become stalemate again, and the Pittsburgh Steelers' advantage is not obvious. They need to continue to take the initiative in the rhythm in the chaotic situation.
In this way, no matter what tactics Reid chooses, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense can still continue the feeling state since the second quarter of the game.
but--
Two running backs?
Tomlin really can't figure out the reason why he chose a two-running back tactic in this offense and at such a position. He still tends to the possibility of a passing offense in his mind:
Both Levi and Hunter's catching abilities can bring surprises in difficult situations. In the current difficult situation where the passing offensive tactics are in a quagmire, relying on the two running backs to open up the situation in the short passing area is undoubtedly a possibility.
In short, they remain unchanged in response to all changes.
Watch out for Levi.
Tomlin immediately communicated with his linebackers through the headset, then took a deep breath, regained focus, and paid close attention to the game.
kick off!
Mahomes turned around and handed the football to Levi again without stopping.
Second consecutive ground attack?
Tomlin frowned slightly and stared at the offensive team's movements intently.
Wait, middle!
Not only Levi, Hunter also stepped up quickly and entered the middle of the offensive line. He knew at a glance that he was preparing to cover the ground to help open the way and open the gap in the middle.
The middle road, actually the middle road.
careful!
Tomlin still remained calm because he knew that the linebacker could keep up, and with Burnett staring at Levi, he should not lose a lot of yards. The point is that if the Kansas Chiefs hit the road in the middle...
Before his thoughts could unfold, he hit the emergency brake and took two steps forward, doubting his eyes——
Levi?
Indeed, Hunter stepped directly forward and joined the front line confrontation in the middle. The bustling figures completely collided with each other. The linebackers also joined the ranks of the defensive front lines, and the red and black clashed powerfully. However, Levi did not.
Levi and Hunter quietly completed a mismatch. In the chaos of the crowded red figures, their vision was blocked, so that neither the linebackers nor the defensive front immediately noticed Levi's golden cicada breaking out of its shell.
In the rolling air waves, Levi's steps were light and he stepped back continuously to distance himself. His posture was clearly——
Quarterback.
Levi is reading the defense and performing quarterback duties in place of Mahomes.
this……
Tomlin's heart exploded, and the nightmare of the "Chiefs Special" on the Super Bowl stage came to mind. His scalp was numb and his hands and feet were cold.
However, the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't notice.
At least, the first judgment was confusing. Like Tomlin, they did not expect the timing of the Kansas Chiefs' trick attack:
Ten yards on the first gear, in their own half, in the middle of the third quarter, the game difference was only nine Just points.
It is a fact that the situation is stalemate and the situation is lagging behind; but it is far from a crisis moment.
Trick offense?
This is too sudden!
Just like the Pittsburgh Steelers forcing fourth down three times in the second quarter, it instantly broke the balance.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense wasn't expecting it at all.
Some players are still focused on the forward duel, some think Levi is preparing to run with the ball, and some are looking for a rugby position.
Various sights were intertwined in confusion, and there was a gap in reaction speed.
One second.
Not even a second.
But just this little time was enough for Levi.
Retreat, adjust, pause.
Observe and judge.
At this time, you can clearly see Levi preparing to run with the ball on the ground. Immediately, the linebackers, cornerbacks and safety guards in the short passing area are all ready to take a step forward. The forward pressing posture is very uniform and standard.
However.
Levi paused, turned around, started, crossed and changed steps laterally, and quickly reached the left side of the pocket.
Turn, swing, push.
At the lightning speed, Levi's right hand had already completed the pass.
call.
An arc flew high into the sky, outlining a breathtaking splendor.
The fangs were finally revealed.
Not to mention Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arrowhead Stadium was also shocked. No one expected this scene, and the collective was in shock.
Felix even opened his mouth, dumbfounded and raised his chin following the flying parabola of the rugby ball, and his heart also flew along with it.
The memory of the Super Bowl suddenly flashed back.
"'Chief's Special'! Levi's passing target is——"
Hill?
The Kansas Chiefs' top wide receiver took the lead and ran at full speed along the sideline. The mighty red wave was like a wild horse, penetrating the Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive backfield sharply and accurately, so that all the security guards ran at full speed. Rushed towards Hill.
However, that was smoke and mirrors.
The true passing target is...
Patrick Mahomes.
(End of chapter)