Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1232 Well-deserved reputation
Who could have thought that the New England Patriots would firmly hold the top spot in the league's defense, becoming the biggest regret and surprise of the 2019 season?
However, after calming down and thinking carefully, I can't say that I didn't expect it at all -

In the 2012 and 2013 seasons, the Denver Broncos offense led by Manning was invincible. The quarterback's passing ability was maximized, and the rugby aesthetics of the West Coast offensive system were brought to full play. It was hailed by many professionals as the strongest offense in history.

Unfortunately, for two consecutive seasons, the Denver Broncos encountered unexpected sniping and failed to reach the Super Bowl.

This became a turning point in Manning's career. His form declined significantly in the following two seasons, and he could no longer reproduce his smooth offensive aesthetic. Doubts and criticisms from both inside and outside the league surged in. People generally believed that Manning's career might have come to an end. This was the end.

"The princess and the prince lived happily ever after." Such a perfect ending only appears in fairy tales and Hollywood.

People always complain that novels, movies and other artistic creations are too exaggerated and that there are no miracles in real life.

But the fact is not so.

Reality is often more outrageous and magical than fiction.

In the 2015 season, Manning's statistics hit a new low in his career, and even his starting position was questioned. Rumors of his retirement were rife. At the critical moment, the defense led by linebacker Von Miller stepped up and became the biggest pillar of the Denver Broncos. They were even comparable to the Seattle Seahawks, the "Bombshell Legion 2.0", competing for the first and second places in the league's defense.

That season, Von Miller played a phenomenal performance, became the team leader, fought side by side with Manning, and led the Denver Broncos all the way to the Super Bowl.

In the end, the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers to reach the Super Bowl, and Von Miller was named Super Bowl MVP.

At the end of the season, Manning won his second Super Bowl championship ring in his career and announced his retirement, marking a Hollywood ending.

Who says fairy tales don’t exist? Who says perfect endings don’t exist?
Those legends, those glories, are still vivid in my mind. Even the five-year cycle has not passed. Then, a familiar scene happened again.

Another legendary elite quarterback is struggling, another defensive player is burning up his energy and experiencing an explosion, and another defensive team is carrying the offensive team forward.

Does this mean that the New England Patriots can replicate the Denver Broncos' miracle and become the ultimate protagonist of this season's Hollywood ending?

It is precisely because of this that the game between New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs is given more meaning and more highlights.

"New England Patriots defense is first in the league vs. Kansas City Chiefs offense is second in the league."

"New England Patriots offense ranks seventh in the league vs. Kansas City Chiefs defense ranks seventh in the league."

Everything is like a mirror image.

On paper, the two teams are indeed evenly matched.

So far, every meeting between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs has been a draw. Coupled with the special circumstances of this season, Brady seems to be facing a retirement crisis, while Levi is aiming for the supreme glory of three consecutive championships. The contrast between the two is particularly striking.

With various factors both on and off the field, the outcome of this match is full of suspense.

It was already such a good thing on paper, but no one would have expected that within just a few days after the broadcast of the "Inside the Alliance" program, the alliance would be in turmoil again. Variables, conflicts, and public opinions all collided together, like a chain reaction. One thing after another, there was no time to breathe.

The competition is coming!
The wind was cold and the whole world was shrouded in a grey haze, boundless and with no end in sight, as if it had fallen into chaos.

The howling wind flew against the skin like a knife, cutting the remaining silence in the air, and the sharp cold and biting wind shattered into pieces.

The heavy rain and snow finally stopped on Sunday morning. The New England Patriots finally cleaned up Gillette Stadium and cleared the venue for the game; but as night fell, the stands were still covered with a thin layer of hoarfrost and icicles. The dazzling light was projected, flashing a cold brilliance, quietly covering the entire venue, with only the continuous and endless cold wind whispering. The sky was gloomy, and the low lead-colored clouds pressed heavily on the top of the head. When the legs stepped on the stiff grass, they could feel the slight cracking sound. Not only did they need to fight against the opponent, but they also had to fight against this cold land. They finally sweated a little through warm-up, but before they had time to slide down their temples, they had already cooled down, and the whole body was steaming with hot steam.

The audience stands were densely packed and packed, with every seat occupied. The stadium was completely filled with people wearing classic blue jerseys.

It's like a frozen ocean.

They were wrapped in coats, their cheeks and fingers were red from the cold, and the white mist they exhaled dissipated in the biting wind in an instant. Their eyes burned with unyielding passion, trying to ignite this ruthless winter; but they lowered their heads before the absolute power of nature, and the sound of the wind mixed with dense and fine blades disintegrated the remaining warmth inch by inch.

This stadium is no longer just a simple arena, but a trial, harsh and cold, testing the perseverance and courage of every heart.

Fox Castle in December is indeed worthy of its reputation.

It is precisely because of this that the deep blue ocean of the entire stadium bursts out with amazing energy. This is Foxburg, this is Gillette Stadium, this is the fortress where the New England Patriots have built their dynasty over the past twenty years, and this is the back garden where they have defeated countless powerful enemies and accomplished countless feats.

Now, it's the opponent's turn——

They are determined to win.

New and old grudges were all ignited, releasing incredible power. Shouts gathered from every corner, like a torrential rain pouring down.

"kill!"

"kill!"

Just one word, without any superfluous embellishment or redundant modification, it is concise, clear and direct, releasing energy in the excitement of syllables and vocal cords.

Over and over again, the whole stadium roared. The murderous momentum, accompanied by the smell of blood and decay, filled the entire stadium and surrounded the Kansas Chiefs.

The air is surging and burning.

Everything was as expected.

In such severe and bad weather, no matter how capable the quarterback is, he cannot resist the attack of nature, and the passing offense cannot be carried out at all.

Not to mention the passing offense, the ground offense was also equally stumbling.

On the one hand, because the passing offense was weak, the tactical intention of the ground offense was discovered by the opponent early on; on the other hand, because the ground was stiff and rigid, it was difficult to push off the ground without grip, so the running back faced many difficulties in his instantaneous burst and change of direction.

This situation is equal for the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs, and no one can take advantage.

then.

This highly anticipated matchup turned into... a drowsy defensive battle.

Sure enough, there were no surprises.

(End of this chapter)