Chapter 809: Psychological Pressure
Ten yards in one gear.
The Kansas Chiefs have easily gained ten yards on first down four times in a row to complete the first-down conversion. Their smooth offense is gaining momentum and taking the initiative.
Now, the New England Patriots finally gave a positive response. Without waiting for the second or third gear, they launched an attack ten yards from the first gear, breaking the balance in one fell swoop.
Tough, powerful, powerful——
The defensive team consists of eleven players, all stepping up.
In fact, if you calm down a little, you will know that it is impossible for the New England Patriots to adopt the "eleven-man pass rush and pressure tactic". This is simply a crazy self-destruction tactic; but the point is that in a rapidly changing game, it is difficult for the brain to stay calm, and it is very difficult to keep calm. You may get caught in this storm.
Then, judgment is lost.
Once the ability to make calm judgment is lost, players may make mistakes.
This is the real purpose of the New England Patriots' defensive team to take a comprehensive step forward, especially when the opposing quarterback is a young rookie who lacks experience. If he chooses to quickly pass the ball or turn around and hand the football to the running back, it will be a good opportunity. Into the pockets prepared by the New England Patriots——
The two linebackers, Van Noy and Roberts, focused entirely on Levi and locked their eyes on Levi.
This time on defense, the New England Patriots are not just empty-handed. The pass rush is a cover, but it is also real, but it is slightly different from usual.
Normally, the New England Patriots tend to use linebackers to complete the raid; but right now, the New England Patriots' defensive front suddenly exerted force to break the balance.
Use the overall step to form the first wave of impact, and use the variation of the defensive front to form the second wave of squeezing and impact. Wait for Mahomes to deal with it. If Mahomes does not pass the ball quickly or does not hand over the football in a hurry, To Levi, the linebackers would step up in a third-down rush.
The description is clear-cut, but in the actual game, it is actually only a millisecond difference. There is no obvious gap between one wave and the next. It all depends on on-the-spot reaction and adaptability. In this confrontation, the New England Patriots defensive team It really takes intensity to a whole new level.
The air is tight all over.
The pressure, wave after wave, gathered towards Mahomes and Levi in a overwhelming manner.
The entire world and time and space suddenly entered acceleration mode, and everything seemed to turn on at five times or ten times speed, evolving into a burst of radiant light and rapid rotation.
Mahomes was mentally prepared, at least he thought he was ready, but when he really felt the impact of pressure, his fingertips still tightened slightly.
Danger!
This is an instinctive signal, a subconscious warning.
However, out of the corner of his eye, he turned to his friends. Surrounded by the billowing white air waves, Mahomes could not see his wide receivers and tight ends for the time being, but he could still clearly see them within his field of vision. Levi’s figure——
Steady and determined, focused and calm.
Not only was there no panic, but there was also a hint of eagerness to try.
Chance!
This is the second signal in Mahomes' mind. Danger is indeed danger, but danger may also become an opportunity. The key is to deal with it on the spot.
With a glance at Levi, Mahomes' passion and blood began to burn.
The eyes of Mahomes and Levi briefly collided in the air for a moment, and then the two started moving in different directions——
Mahomes retreats; Levi advances.
Amid the torrent of pressure from the New England Patriots' defense, the gears of the Kansas City Chiefs' offense were still operating in an orderly manner.
Tough, but determined. At the first moment, Van Noy and Roberts caught Levi's figure:
The number 23 was light and agile, bypassing the hard-hit area where the defensive front was fully pressuring and the offensive front was in danger, and crossed the line of scrimmage. Go vertically along the slot.
Almost at the same time, Roberts and Van Noy both started, but their reactions were completely different.
Roberts looked at Van Noy out of the corner of his eye, and Van Noy looked at Roberts out of the corner of his eye. Both of them seemed to be looking at fools——
Roberts moved forward and rushed towards Mahomes. It was obvious at a glance that Levi was not holding the ball. Mahomes was preparing to pass the ball. They needed to assist the defensive front and further put the rookie quarterback into a storm of pressure. .
Van Noy moves laterally and rushes towards Levi. He knows that Levi is not holding the ball, but Mahomes may connect with Levi and complete a quick short pass. Instead of chasing the football, it is better to block the pass in the short passing area. ball goal.
In the flash of lightning, their eyes briefly collided. Neither of the two people changed their judgments. They insisted on moving forward and embarked on different paths:
That idiot.
Roberts rushed forward at full speed. After all, the precarious pocket protection of the Kansas Chiefs could not hold on for too long. It fell apart with a crash. Mahomes was completely exposed in front of everyone, isolated and helpless.
Roberts's eyes lit up, "Don't worry, Little Red Riding Hood, let the Big Bad Wolf end this lonely and unaccompanied journey in the forest for you."
Kick off the ground, step forward, and charge forward.
Roberts doesn't even need to make a detour, he can go all the way south from the center, rush towards Mahomes effortlessly, pass through the confrontation and entanglement of the forward players in the shortest straight distance, and rush past without hesitation.
Hey, bear with me, it might hurt a little.
However, Mahomes stood calmly in the pocket, stepped back continuously to open up space, and moved between the fragments of the fragmented pocket. Although the pocket no longer existed, the offensive linemen still gritted their teeth and fought alone. Combatantly blocking the defensive linemen, giving Mahomes some precious breathing time to complete the pass.
However, Mahomes failed to pass the ball and kept wandering in the pocket, like a lost little red riding hood——
No passing targets.
The entire New England Patriots defensive team stepped forward just as a pretense. After a false shot, they quickly followed the receiving player, continued the full-court press strategy, and cut off Mahomes' passing attack weapon.
Mahomes needs to be patient.
But patience takes time, but unfortunately, Roberts has already entered.
It's about to happen!
Mahomes remained calm in the face of danger and even deliberately slowed down to wait for Roberts. At the critical moment, he turned sideways and let Roberts escape.
Then, he turned 360 degrees counterclockwise, completely missing Roberts.
Roberts gritted his teeth tightly, braked hard to control his body, and chased Mahomes like a girl chasing a butterfly.
One after another, you chase me.
Mahomes continuously moved laterally, keeping his steps light in the stormy waves. He raised his head to scan the entire field, and his eyes scanned around the left side.
Roberts doesn't care about that anymore. Is it Hill?
Reflexively, Roberts glanced back. When he looked back again, Roberts saw that Mahomes was already in a passing posture.
Oops, I was fooled!
Mahomes paused and waved his arms. He waved his arms rapidly in a short period of time. His power exploded instantly, and a powerful energy burst out from deep in his Dantian——
Huh!
The rainbow pass broke through the air.
(End of chapter)