Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1144 Two Dragons Playing with Pearls
The NFL, inside and out, up and down, is in full swing, with all eyes focused on the Kansas City Chiefs, who are taking it to the next level.

At this point, some people may say, is it that serious?
The Indianapolis Colts' quarterback retired without warning before the start of the season, but they still found a way to win, didn't they?

The fact that the Kansas City Chiefs, without Mahomes, defeated two strong opponents, the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings, in a row is indeed worthy of attention, but neither of these two teams made the playoffs last season, so there is no need to make such a fuss about the Kansas City Chiefs' victory and attract national attention.

Isn't this the result of Goodell continuing to fan the flames behind the scenes?
To some extent, this view is not wrong.

However, the reason behind the NFL's craze is not Goodell, but the league's structure, which affects the form of the season at all times.

In Week 9 of the regular season, the New England Patriots lost.

The New England Patriots, who had previously maintained an undefeated record, are undoubtedly still the favorites to win the championship this season. Although their ability to attract hatred is still unrivaled in the league, the first choice to compete with the Kansas City Chiefs is the veteran powerhouse New England Patriots.

This season, Belichick and Brady are still aiming for the championship crown.

However, this week, a small turning point occurred.

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New England Patriots and turned the league upside down.

For one thing, the Baltimore Ravens continue to rise.

After the adjustment during the bye week last week, the Baltimore Ravens played at home against the New England Patriots who remained undefeated this season. Harper continued his upward momentum since the beginning of the season and once again demonstrated the strength of a traditional powerhouse in the AFC.

In fact, Lamar Jackson, the "strong candidate for regular season MVP", restrained his edge in this game. His performance of 23 of 17 passes, 163 yards and one touchdown was far from amazing; but the Baltimore Ravens received more praise instead.

Balanced passing and running.

The moment the Baltimore Ravens no longer put all the responsibility and weight on Jackson's young and tender shoulders, they can fully unleash Jackson's potential and bring out the energy of other parts of the team. This is the sign of a strong team's maturity.

In this game, Harbaugh played smartly and beautifully, and taught Belichick a good lesson.

Second, the New England Patriots hit a wall.

Over the years, the New England Patriots' roster has been patched up and in disarray, and it has been dragged forward by Belichick and Brady. Gronkowski's retirement during this offseason was undoubtedly a heavy blow, once again making people feel the New England Patriots' aging.

However, the New England Patriots have a strong foundation and have continued to stay at the forefront of the AFC competition over the years with their tattered lineup. This year is no exception, and their eight-game winning streak to start the season should not be underestimated.

In the game against the young and energetic Baltimore Ravens, losing is not scary. What is really scary is that the New England Patriots' shortcomings and weaknesses on both offense and defense are fully exposed, and the old broken car is on the verge of falling apart.

Including Brady, the New England Patriots have almost no highlights.

No wonder after the game, the commentator said in the live broadcast:
“Belichick and Brady might be really tired.”

The final score was “20:37”.

The Baltimore Ravens won a great victory, not just an ordinary victory, but a thrilling victory with all-round suppression and all-round leadership.

From offense to defense, Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens indeed played a beautiful game. The New England Patriots suffered a rare comprehensive defeat in recent years, falling behind in all aspects and seeing no possibility of victory.

So, the questions before us surfaced one by one - are the New England Patriots just tired? The momentum of their previous eight-game winning streak is still not to be underestimated. Can they rebound quickly after adjustments?
Or maybe this defeat exposed the truth that the New England Patriots are strong on the outside but weak on the inside, and Belichick and Brady may have no chance to continue?
Have the Baltimore Ravens really undergone a comprehensive transformation? After this battle, their season record improved to six wins and two losses. The growth of Harbaugh and Jackson is obvious to all!

The point is, can they take advantage of the rookie bonus period to continue to rise, and can Jackson lead the Baltimore Ravens back to the Super Bowl?

Also, if the Baltimore Ravens face the Kansas City Chiefs again, what will the game situation and results look like?

In the AFC, will the Baltimore Ravens replace the New England Patriots as the biggest threat to the Kansas City Chiefs this season, or will the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots form a double insurance to encircle the Kansas City Chiefs?
The situation of the American Federation suddenly became full of suspense.

Because of this, the league reacted strongly to the Kansas City Chiefs' continued winning streak, and people realized one thing at this moment:

Although the Kansas City Chiefs are a target, it does not mean that the other 31 teams are joining forces to encircle and suppress the Kansas City Chiefs. There is competition between teams, and the fight between teams may also consume their own strength.

Who knows, can the Kansas City Chiefs reap the benefits?

At this point, the Kansas City Chiefs are the only team in the AFC that remains undefeated, while the San Francisco 49ers, who remain undefeated in the NFC, continue to advance.

After a three-point victory over the Arizona Cardinals led by No. 49 pick quarterback Murray, the San Francisco ers also maintained their undefeated season with eight consecutive wins.

They had a bye in Week 4 of the regular season, so they have one less game than the Kansas City Chiefs.

This is the third consecutive season that the National League leaders look completely different halfway through the season.

In the 2017 season, the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings led the way, in the 2018 season, the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints led the way, and in the 2019 season, the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers temporarily led the way.

There is still half of the season left, and no one can be sure what will happen next; but there is no doubt that the National League's reshuffle and complete chaos for three consecutive seasons have made the competitive landscape full of surprises and unexpected events.

Originally, the league had high hopes for the Los Angeles Rams, expecting the combination of Goff and Donald to make a comeback and continue to stage a strong new generation showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs.

However, after starting the season with three consecutive wins, the Los Angeles Rams inevitably encountered a bottleneck with three consecutive losses. Fortunately, they then gained a foothold with two consecutive wins and entered the bye week with a record of five wins and three losses.

Now, the Los Angeles Rams are still in the playoff race, but the NFC West has become another death division:
Arizona Cardinals. Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco 49ers.

Each one is a tough nut to crack.

The NL West may even influence the playoff matchups like the AL West did last season.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers' double explosion completely disrupted the matchup schedule.

and so.

Although the Los Angeles Rams are facing some difficulties now, they still remain competitive; at the same time, another representative of the NFC West, the San Francisco 49ers, emerged and formed a confrontation with the Kansas City Chiefs at the league level.

"National League West vs. American League West", for the second consecutive year, the scene of two dragons playing with a pearl lit up the excitement of the 2019 season.

(End of this chapter)