Chapter 736: The heroes compete
The playoffs are intense and there is no time to breathe.
The first wild card game came to an end, and then, also on Saturday, in Texas, at prime time in the evening, the second wild card game came on.
This is the first time in NFL history that Texas has held two playoff games on the same day, the first in Houston and the second in Dallas.
To be precise, it should be Arlington's AT&T Stadium near Dallas, where the NFC's fourth-seeded Dallas Cowboys host the visiting fifth-seeded Seattle Seahawks.
"50%VS50%".
50-50, this is the closest and fiercest collision in the wild card round. Two teams that also have ten wins and six losses in the regular season are going head-to-head. From the perspective of paper strength and season status, the two teams are They are almost the same, each has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the suspense of victory or defeat all depends on on-the-spot performance. This is why the league chose to arrange this game in a night game.
The first wild card game was disappointing, and fans expressed that all their expectations were placed on the second game. Regardless of the outcome, they hoped that the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks could join forces to deliver a wonderful game.
The result lived up to expectations——
The game was very brutal.
It is not only intense, but also tragic. It uses practical actions to show the excitement and passion of the playoffs, with blood flowing like rivers.
The whole game continued to be stalemate, and the collision between offense and defense never widened the gap. The back-and-forth confrontation ran through every match and was entangled all the way to the end.
For the melon-eating crowd, this was a carnival, and everyone applauded; but for the fans of the two teams, this was a complete torment.
With two minutes and 14 seconds left in the game, the Dallas Cowboys led by ten points. Almost everyone thought the game was over, but Seattle Seahawks quarterback Wilson once again proved his ability.
A long pass was combined with two mid-pass breakthroughs, and it only took 50 seconds to score a touchdown pass; then the Seattle Seahawks chose a two-point conversion, and Wilson ran the ball with the ball on the ground, and the conversion was successful.
The point difference was shortened to two points.
At this time, there is still one minute and seventeen seconds left in the game.
Carroll chose to gamble and kick.
Before the entire AT&T Stadium was on the verge of suffocation, 2012 undrafted rookie wide receiver Cole Beasley became the protagonist.
This unknown player who has played for the Dallas Cowboys for six seasons is still unknown. He stands under the spotlight tonight, plays a superhero, and becomes famous in one battle. He desperately controls the Seattle Seahawks' gambling kick and curls up into a ball. Shrimp shape protects football——
Killed the Seattle Seahawks' comeback hopes.
Subsequently, Dallas Cowboys running back Elliott's continuous ground attack consumed all the game time, and AT&T Stadium ushered in the end of the game amid cheers.
"22:24".
The Dallas Cowboys advanced in thrilling fashion.
AT&T Stadium went crazy. This was the Dallas Cowboys' first playoff victory since 2014, and also the first playoff victory since the era of the partnership of current quarterback Prescott and running back Elliott. .
After the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo retired, people have said that Prescott and Elliott will carry the banner of Team America. They have the strength, talent and potential to become the core players of the Dallas Cowboys. The team that made it to the Super Bowl.
However, after three full seasons, until now, Prescott and Elliott have finally broken through the first round of the playoffs together.
So, could this be a turning point for them?
It just so happens that this season the world is in chaos, opportunities are everywhere, and heroes emerge from troubled times. Who knows, maybe this year will be the moment for the Dallas Cowboys to reach the top?
All of a sudden, all kinds of voices were heard, and one of them quietly stood out and quickly swept the entire alliance like a prairie fire——
"Maybe the Dallas Cowboys are the Kansas Chiefs this year?" Look, the Dallas Cowboys have Prescott and Elliott, two third-year partners; the Kansas Chiefs have Mahomes and Levi, two second-year players. raw partner.
They all enter the league together and grow and fight together. It is also the running back who takes the lead in growing up and breaking out and then takes the quarterback with him.
Prescott and Mahomes are also quarterbacks with excellent physical condition, slightly strong and certain ability to run the ball. Elliott and Levi are also running backs with outstanding style and dominance.
Moreover, both the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas Chiefs have shown growth on the offensive end this season, but the defense is the key that cannot be ignored.
All kinds, all kinds.
The more you analyze, the more so.
When the media threw this opinion to the two core figures of the Dallas Cowboys——
Elliot said meaningfully, "We'll see."
Prescott showed a simple smile and lightly shrugged, "I wouldn't mind meeting them in the Super Bowl." He expressed strong confidence in his words.
However, when the same question was thrown to Levi, Levi laughed heartily, "The Dallas Cowboys are the Dallas Cowboys, that's Team America! Are you willing to compare yourselves with Captain America? God, I I hope this doesn't happen, it would be a nightmare."
Is this modesty or irony?
"The only thing we need to focus on now is the divisional round. That's all. As for the next step, please don't spoil it." Levi, with a smile on his face, appeared to be at ease, and avoided the Super Bowl question with all his might.
Likewise, the Dallas Cowboys question is sidestepped.
The subtext is... The Dallas Cowboys just won a wild card game. Is it arrogant to look forward to the Super Bowl now? At least advance to the next round first?
There is a needle hidden in the cotton, and the edge hidden in the words is left to the general public to interpret by themselves.
But at least Levi is right about one thing. Focusing on the present is the correct way to start the playoffs.
On Sunday, January 6, the Wild Card Game continues.
In the afternoon, the Philadelphia Eagles challenged the Chicago Bears away.
This game was nicknamed the "Reed Bowl" by the media because two of Reed's disciples, Peterson and Nagy, were about to compete head-on. It was also a strong collision between the two past offensive coordinators of the Kansas Chiefs.
Last season, Peterson and Reid lost both games, especially the Super Bowl loss, which was particularly bitter. That game can also be regarded as an indirect battle between Peterson and Nagy. Now the two of them They are all standing in the position of the head coach, and the atmosphere is different.
In the evening, the Los Angeles Chargers challenge the Baltimore Ravens.
Normally, this should be a conflict, but some changes have quietly occurred this season. The alternation of the two quarterbacks "Rivers VS Jackson" has become a hot topic in the media.
From the analysis of paper strength, the Baltimore Ravens, who still have defensive background and have found a successor on offense, have a slight advantage.
But this is the playoffs and anything can happen.
What's more, don't forget that in terms of seeding rankings, the Baltimore Ravens are No. 4 and the Los Angeles Chargers are No. 5, but the latter is the team with the second-best record in the American League this season after the Kansas Chiefs, and is also the best in the wild card game. A tricky team.
The outcome is unpredictable.
(End of chapter)