Chapter 762: Seizing the Focus
"...The game has just begun, and a difficult problem is placed in front of Leitch."
"The American League's No. 1 seed is taking practical actions to prove that their outstanding performance this season is not a mirage. Even if they enter the playoffs, they will still be competitive. The defending champion is not kidding."
"Of course, it's only the first quarter of the game, and Leitch still has time to adjust. This will be a new test for Leitch's head coach's career."
"As expected before the game, this will be a battle of attacks."
"Compared with the defense, the performance of the two offensive groups will determine the outcome. The Kansas Chiefs offensive group has proven its explosiveness and continuity; next, the spotlight will focus on the Indianapolis Colts offensive group."
"Andrew Luck, now all the pressure is on Luck's shoulders. He needs to score, no matter what means or method, whether it is a free kick or a touchdown, he needs to score before the situation gets worse."
Bah bah bah, there was a lot of discussion.
"7:14".
Judging from the score, this American League Division Series is still in the early stages, and it is too early to be suspenseful about the outcome. Everything is possible; but anyone with a discerning eye can see that the entire momentum is completely on the side of the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Kansas Chiefs offensive team was not only able to score, but also had an overall advantage in tactics and status. It firmly took the initiative and seemed to have control of the game.
The situation is far from being as simple as the score seems.
but!
No one can underestimate Luck.
In order to complete the quarterback replacement early, the Indianapolis Colts shouted: before Manning's injury was settled and he was sentenced to death:
"The old king is dead and a new king is on the throne."
This put Luck under the laser light. Before he even entered the league, he was already placed on the opposite side of a Hall of Fame quarterback; and this Hall of Fame quarterback is generally considered to be the best strongman in history. As a strong competitor, one can imagine the weight of this pressure.
Over the years, Luck has limped along amid controversy and carping.
However, putting aside the comparison with Manning for the time being, Luck's performance is indeed outstanding; he is also one of the best quarterbacks in the league currently.
Ability cannot be underestimated.
In the past few years, more than once or twice, the Indianapolis Colts' games have been in danger. They were about to lose the game. Luck turned the tide time and time again, pulling the team back from the edge of losing and winning. Another bayonet-red victory after another.
The situation in front of him was not unfamiliar to Lark at all.
This young man, who is only twenty-nine years old, has a messy beard, but the hair on his forehead has become so thin that you can see the top of his head at such a young age. It is more appropriate to describe him as a young and mature team leader. The only thing that is certain is:
He has endured too many things that his age should not endure.
With a calm expression on his face, Lark put on his helmet and appeared again.
The spotlight is on, and it's time for the quarterback to perform again.
However!
This time, someone protested and put forward an irrefutable point:
Why should the spotlight naturally fall on the quarterback—or the offense—every time we’re in trouble? Shouldn’t football be a team sport? The quarterback can make a difference, but not everyone else?
Finally, someone stepped forward to prove their point with practical actions.
"Luck, pass the ball!"
"The target is...Hilton!"
"Oh, Fowler, Fowler got stuck, Hilton couldn't take off smoothly, Fowler and Hilton got tangled together!"
"pretty!"
"Fowler denied the connection between Luck and Hilton, and the intermittently strong cornerback made a brilliant pass defense!"
…
"Quick short pass!"
"Eric Ebron, the Indianapolis Colts' No. 2 wide receiver, caught the ball, but he was surrounded by three men."
"The Kansas Chiefs' defense in the short passing area did not lose focus. They took a very timely step and immediately blocked Eborn's potential to continue to advance."
"A clean defense."
"The game is really exciting now. The Indianapolis Colts offense is making every effort, but the Kansas City Chiefs defense is actually tougher. The back-and-forth confrontation is completely entangled. Andrew Luck needs to stay calm and rational, and be more reasonable. Choose your passing target."
"Run the ball?"
"No, no, no, fake run and real pass! Coach Leitch actually called seven consecutive pass attacks. He seemed to be responding to Coach Reed's continuous ground attack just now."
"Lark is watching!"
"Pressure! The Kansas Chiefs defensive front is applying effective pressure and the pocket is broken."
"Danger, Lark is moving, Lark is running away!"
"Luck pass!"
"Ah, wait, block the shot!"
"God! A great interception and block!"
"Chris Jones! Jones has made another contribution!"
"Jones stood up straight from the crowd without warning. He originally thought he was a hobbit, but it turned out to be an elf. He raised his hands high to form a block and rejected Lark's pass with a wonderful block."
The Kansas Chiefs defense made a sound——
Instead of one player stepping forward and playing superhero, the entire defense came together as one.
Perhaps, their average performance throughout the season was lower than expected and they relied entirely on the offensive team to carry them along; but never underestimate their will and courage. The energy that bursts out at critical moments is always an indispensable part of the defending champion.
What's more, this is a game that must be won, there is no other option, it must be won, for Felix.
Then.
"Ah, the pocket is torn!"
"Blitz, the Kansas City Chiefs defense chose to blitz without warning."
"Jones!"
"Jones again!"
"Chris Jones relied on a variation to change the confrontation mode to invade the pocket. The Indianapolis Colts offensive line's pocket protection was terrible. Jones won the opportunity to face Luck directly with his agile and light posture."
"Danger!"
"Mark! Marlon Mark was stuck in position. He was trying to protect Luck, but Jones made a beautiful sudden stop and changed direction to get rid of Mark's blockage."
"pretty!"
"'Jones VS Luck'! Jones is chasing Luck relentlessly, and Luck is trying his best to escape."
"Luck. Luck! Ladies and gentlemen, Andrew Luck, who knows how Luck did it, but Luck made the pass, the rainbow pass, the parabola across Arrowhead Stadium!"
"Crash!"
"At the same time as Luck passed the ball, Jones completed an effective impact. This impact did not seem to be able to change Luck's passing arc control. Luck once again showed his big heart and turned the tide of the Indianapolis Colts from the edge of the cliff. Pull back, Luck's passing target is——"
"Ten yards, twenty yards, thirty yards, forty yards!"
"TY-Hilton!"
"With a long pass of about 43 yards, Luck sneaked into the backcourt in a difficult situation, trying to complete a desperate reversal and fatal connection with Hilton."
"Now the pressure is all on Hilton's shoulders, but..."
"Pass not completed!"
"The Kansas Chiefs completed a crucial defense, blocking Luck's attempt to connect Hilton for a touchdown, striking out and sending Luck off the field. The defending champion defensive team messed up Luck's performance and stole all the focus!"
(End of chapter)