Chapter 624: Turbulence
Whoosh, whoosh.
His chest was burning, and every cell in his body was protesting; however, immersed in the excitement of a full burst of adrenaline, Levi was completely unaware of this.
On the edge of the court, Burns was asking Levi about his status and whether he needed Hunter to play for rotation.
Levi waved his hands and responded with a big smile. Even though he was sweating like rain, his bright eyes could still see the energy burning.
Burns understood Levi. The more difficult and extreme it was, the more Levi enjoyed such challenges, so he nodded in affirmation towards Reed.
Levi, stay on the field.
At this time, the Kansas Chiefs had arrived near the New England Patriots' half-court thirty-seven-yard line and were not far from the free kick range.
If we can continue to score a touchdown, it would be great; but if not, in the stalemate situation where the bayonet is red, the timeout is already close at hand, and there is not much time left before the end of the game, a free kick can also be done Win or lose.
In other words, once the Kansas City Chiefs enter the free kick area, they can once again take the initiative to win.
Of course, Belichick understands this very well——
In an instant, the New England Patriots' defensive intensity and rhythm rose to two levels.
Although there are still nearly thirty yards away from the red zone, the New England Patriots now regard this as a life and death line and fight with all their strength.
Not giving an inch.
The sudden increase in rhythm and intensity even made people suspect that the smooth sailing of the Kansas Chiefs in the first half of this wave of offense and defense was a strategy for the New England Patriots to lure the enemy deeper. After a short period of time to recharge their batteries, they would explode in full force and overturn the situation in one fell swoop.
Of course, the possibility is very, very small, and Belichick will not be so crazy, but the intensity of the New England Patriots' defense can be seen from the side.
With an absolutely strong attitude, he forcibly interrupted the Kansas Chiefs' offensive rhythm. A three-man attack intercepted Levi, and a double defense intercepted Kelsey in time. Facing the two strongest offensive points of the Kansas Chiefs, the New England Patriots Use head-on confrontation to eliminate the offensive momentum.
Before the Kansas City Chiefs had time to breathe, they were already trapped in a seven-yard deficit on third down.
——Third gear and seven yards.
The situation was completely stalemate and entangled. Even just standing there, my knees were shaking with sweat, and I didn't even have the energy to talk trash.
Instead of having the energy to talk trash, it is better to save some energy for a head-on confrontation.
At this time, you can deeply feel the foundation of the New England Patriots. Even after such a storm this offseason, Belichick still found the focus after the season opened. After a brief fluctuation, he regained the team's focus. Enter the track and show the league's top strength.
However, the Kansas Chiefs are not weak.
Reed unfolded the dispatch——
Hunter appears.
With Levi still on the court, the Kansas City Chiefs adopted a two-running back tactic to fully unleash Levi's diversity advantage and maintain the possibility of a "Chiefs Special". You can clearly feel the air tightening.
From body language to eye expressions, murderous intent is in the air.
The Kansas City Chiefs methodically laid out their plans and prepared for the kickoff.
Seeing Mahomes about to kick off the ball, he stopped suddenly and stood up straight again——
Scared.
Startled.
Not only the spectators, but also the players were nervous, and the New England Patriots defensive players were very close to committing an early foul.
In football games, before the quarterback calls the snap, all other players can move, with the exception of the two offensive linemen. If the edge player moves before the quarterback kicks off the ball, even if it is just a forward movement, it is a yellow flag foul, and the offending team will lose five yards. In the entire league, the one who is best at feinting a shot to deceive an early foul is Green Bay Packers quarterback Rodgers. When the number of yards is short in the third gear or the short yardage in the fourth gear, Rogers fakes a kickoff to deceive the opponent. The defensive front moved early and got the first down without any effort.
Just now, was Mahomes trying to get an early action foul?
The answer is no.
Levi, who was originally standing on the left wing, stood up straight, crossed behind Mahomes, came to the right side, and stood behind Kelsey with Hunter.
Hunter and Kelsey were in front, one on the left and one on the right; Levi was alone behind, and the three of them formed an inverted triangle shape.
In other words, the Kansas Chiefs are changing their offensive tactics.
No matter what, the New England Patriots' defensive team was cautious and vigilant enough to not commit an early foul. Otherwise, they would have given the opponent five yards, and seven yards on third down would have turned into two yards on third down. The situation would have been completely different; but there was no early foul. , the New England Patriots still need to be vigilant:
Levi, why did you change positions?
The positioning of Levi and Hunter, is Hunter used as a wide receiver? Then just use a wide receiver. Why use a two-running back tactic?
The reputation of "Chiefs' Special" was so great that the New England Patriots had to guard against it, and the atmosphere further heated up.
This time, another outside linebacker, Kyle Van Noy, moved with Levi. Unlike other times, the defense made it clear from the beginning that he was guarding Levi; Belichick did not. Use Bentley, who just suffered a loss in Levi's hands, and use the experienced and seasoned Van Noy to counterpoint.
But is this a trap, or a strategy?
At a glance, it is clear that the two coaches, Reid and Belichick, are playing games again.
Then, everyone held their breath, lined up again, and bent their knees.
The air was completely stagnant. For a short moment, the earth stopped rotating and time stopped flowing.
Even the heart stopped beating. There was no sound of wind or noise. Gillette Stadium was rarely quiet. The entire Fox Castle was silent.
Tense, pushed to the extreme.
That was until Mahomes uttered that mantra.
"attack!"
In an instant, bang, bang, bang, bang, a full impact.
Immediately, the Kansas Chiefs’ weird offensive formation of dual running backs and shotguns was completely released——
Left wing, Watkins and Hill.
Right wing, Hunter, Kelsey and Levi.
Five offensive points were all rushed out without reservation or surprise, but the running routes were completely different.
Watkins ran forward vertically along the sideline, and Hill crossed the slot and cut into the center of midfield.
Kelsey first rushed to cornerback Jason McCoutry and then turned back and crossed the court along a diagonal line, like Zorro's "Z" shape; at the same time, Kelsey and Hunter completed a cross-change, because Hunter Sprinting vertically along the slot, Kelsey and Hill formed two screens in tandem and ran head-on in the central hinterland.
Dazzling and ever-changing.
At this time, it can be seen that the passing offense under Reid's training is full of uncertainty in just the running route, completely disrupting the opponent's judgment.
Whether it is zone defense or man-to-man marking, the defensive team needs to expend a lot of energy.
At the moment, Belichick adopted man-to-man marking, because the zone defense required too much energy and the pressure was not enough, so they had to play with intensity; then, outside linebacker Van Noy realized a problem——
Where is his target, Levi?
Wait, could it be... a special offer from the chief?
(End of this chapter)