Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1027: Deal with it Calmly
Tough! Turbulent! Violent!

On the first play of the game, the Baltimore Ravens showed determination.

It's not just about seven people rushing the ball, but also about hiding some subtle tricks.

Obviously, the Baltimore Ravens believed that the Kansas City Chiefs should choose Levi to break through the ball and get rid of the pressure at the front of the end zone; but at the same time, Reid also knew that Levi was a target and would not simply expose Levi, so Hubble predicted that this was a fake fax run.

After all, Mahomes' passes do have the ability to break through, so the containment and pressure of fake passes and straight runs are objective and cannot be ignored.

Hubble, got it right.

So, with seven players rushing the pass, Mahomes was the false target, and they pretended to be distracted by the fake pass, but the real target was Levi.

Moreover, two people double-teamed him, and a third person followed closely behind to fill in the position.

Levi didn't stand a chance and crashed into the wall, losing three yards.

Second gear, thirteen codes.

The Baltimore Ravens defensive players high-fived to celebrate, and their morale was high.

And what about Levi?

The clouds are light and the wind is gentle, and the waves are calm.

They have seen countless ups and downs in the past two seasons. There is no need to transform into a Super Saiyan just because of this little thing. They can just follow the routine.

However, the intensity and momentum displayed by the Baltimore Ravens in the opening stage do need attention. Their entire rhythm and state are at a high point. The Kansas City Chiefs cannot warm up slowly and must mobilize as soon as possible.

The key is to be solid and steady, and the execution of the entire tactic needs to be resolute and decisive.

As soon as he turned around, Levi could see the gazes of Mahomes and others. They thought Levi would say something, but Levi didn't.

Levi's face was calm as he rearranged the team and signaled them to continue the game.

Such a calm and nonchalant performance allowed the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive team to quickly regain their focus and get back on track.

Nervous? Enthusiastic? Passionate?
There is no need, there is really no need, just continue at your own pace.

This is the confidence of the two-time defending champions.

At the 10-yard line at the front of the end zone, on second down and 13 yards, what will the Kansas City Chiefs choose?

Logically speaking, in the dangerous area at the front of the end zone, the best strategy is to choose ground offense; but in the second-down 13-yard situation, the offense needs to advance to the third gear to relieve pressure, especially since the Kansas City Chiefs offense has excellent explosive power, and Mahomes' passing ability cannot be ignored.

Because of this, the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive tactics are unpredictable.

In his pocket, Levi was highly focused.

Everyone noticed the changes Jackson brought to the Baltimore Ravens' offense, so much so that people forgot the overall transformation of the Baltimore Ravens' defense this season.

The core reason is that legendary linebacker Suggs left Baltimore during the offseason and joined the Arizona Cardinals, and the Baltimore Ravens defense lost its spiritual leader.

Although the joining of Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has brought countless attention, Harbaugh does not intend to foster Thomas as a new leader, but to completely change the Baltimore Ravens' defensive strategy.

In the past, the Baltimore Ravens' defense was accustomed to deploying around linebackers. From Ray Lewis to Terrell Suggs, they have an excellent linebacker tradition.

However, Harbaugh showed his courage and determination, as well as his wisdom and comprehensiveness on the tactical level, which are the foundation of a head coach.

Just as the offense was forced to switch from pocket quarterback to running quarterback in the middle of last season, the Baltimore Ravens defense this season has completely gotten rid of the linebacker core system and relies more on tactical combinations and random on-the-spot deployments to engage in confrontations.

Simply put, it is somewhat similar to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2017 season, relying on the strength of the team and the wisdom of the head coach to complete the defense.

Now, in this team, the players that Levi faced last season have undergone a major change. Urban, Mosley, and Wendle are all gone, replaced by a group of blue-collar players who are slightly unfamiliar in the league - for Levi, a layman, these faces are even more unfamiliar.

Right defensive end Domata-Peko is a familiar face. The player who entered the league in 2006 and has been playing for the Cincinnati Bengals is an experienced veteran. He joined the Denver Broncos in the past two seasons and faced the Kansas City Chiefs twice a year.

In addition, all the players on the defensive front line seemed a little unfamiliar.

But even such a blue-collar team performed well in the first two weeks of the regular season, losing only ten points to the Miami Dolphins and only seventeen points to the Arizona Cardinals.

While the entire league was rejoicing over Jackson's emergence, this defensive team worked diligently to complete the dirty work and ensure victory.

Does this pattern sound familiar?

New England Patriots.

In the past nearly twenty years, Belichick has relied on this philosophy to create a peak dynasty, with the defense and special teams as the core to set the tone of the game, and the offense relying on Brady to fill in the gaps at critical moments, winning one key battle after another with the score difference within one ball possession.

What if Brady doesn't show up, or what if the goddess of luck doesn't favor him?
Then lose.

At least, Belichick won five Super Bowl titles.

However, not everyone can replicate this model, because the head coach needs to have superior abilities at the global and tactical levels.

Now, Hubble is conducting an experiment, and as for the results, only actual combat can prove it.

In the first wave of defense, the Baltimore Ravens defense performed well.

Levi could clearly sense that Hubble was like an invisible giant hand, controlling the Transformers in front of him from behind; but the season had just begun, and Hubble was not very skilled, and the connection between the coach and the players could not be as free as Avatar.

Levi wasn't nervous.

Not only Levi, but Reid was not nervous either. He issued tactical instructions step by step. The Kansas Chiefs had completed their lineup and Mahomes announced the kickoff.

"attack!"

At the command, the rustling sounds of footsteps and the collision of bodies created a rustling sound, and the entire Arrowhead Stadium fell silent, holding its breath.

Levi concentrated intently, taking in the formation of the defensive team in front of him.

It can be seen at once that the Baltimore Ravens did not play any tricks and focused their defense on the short pass area. They judged that Mahomes should connect with Kelce.

In such a situation, besides Levi, Kelce is the best bridgehead; in order to prevent Kelce from acting as bait, Harbaugh dispersed the other defensive players, defended one-on-one, and left the strength to defend Levi——

They could not ignore Levi at any time.

Levi: You came just in time.

Mahomes didn't hesitate or delay, and without any fake moves or cover, he immediately stuffed the football into Levi's arms.

For the second time in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs chose to attack on the ground, placing the heavy responsibility on Levi's shoulders.

This time, Hubble miscalculated.

Although Harbaugh still has a backup plan, the initiative in the tactical game still lies with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The key to this wave of attack is just one word: "fast".

With a kick of his feet, Levi shot out like an arrow.

(End of this chapter)