Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1396 Self-Redemption
The Houston Texans are stuck in a vicious cycle.

To this end, O'Brien tried to rotate the running backs, trying to break through with different running backs' styles and rhythms, which achieved certain results, but did not completely get rid of the predicament.

In the end, O'Brien had to drink poison to quench his thirst -

Watson is shouldering more and more offensive responsibilities, just like the Baltimore Ravens in the last game. When their ground offense was unable to break through, they had no choice but to pass the ball to Jackson again and again. However, in this way, the offensive team's tactics were easily discovered by the opponent, leading to a vicious cycle.

Even someone as clever and experienced as Hubble fell into the trap.

Over the years, the pass has been king in the entire league, and the importance of running backs has been decreasing every year. Whether it is the Baltimore Ravens or the Houston Texans, they have never increased their investment in the running back position. It cannot be said that they do not attach importance to it, but when the management team makes arrangements, the running back is always given the last priority.

Just like in the 2017 draft, Harbaugh was optimistic about Levi and even attracted to him, but in the face of the urgent needs of the defense, the running back's ranking was still pushed back.

In the end, neither Hubble nor O'Brien expected that at the critical moment, their thoughts could not leave Levi -

If the team had a top running back like Levi, it would not be in such a predicament at this moment.

Unfortunately, in real life, there are no ifs.

Now, O'Brien is in Hubble's situation and has to put the rope around his own neck with his own hands, but this is the only way to ease the predicament at the moment.

Although O'Brien knew that this was the situation he least wanted to see, Watson, who had entered the Super Saiyan state, was indeed the only key.

Watson was still furious and bloodthirsty. He stumbled and dragged the entire offensive team forward at full speed by himself.

After three consecutive gears, continuous struggles, and continuous dangers, Watson gritted his teeth and led the team across half the court. However, he fell into trouble again.

In the third-down, third-down dilemma, the Kansas City Chiefs chose to raid without warning. In the fast-paced, high-intensity confrontation between strong teams, they had not spared manpower to launch a raid for a long time, but now it seems that they have been waiting for such an opportunity to create chaos unexpectedly.

Watson felt the pressure, and in his haste, his pass to Hopkins was obviously not well controlled, and the trajectory was slightly higher.

Finally, beyond Hopkins’ coverage.

Even if Hopkins was Superman, he couldn't save the situation.

The pass was incomplete.

Everything before their eyes was like being trapped in quicksand, slowly and steadily devouring their vitality. The more they struggled, the faster they fell.

After struggling back and forth for more than six minutes, the Houston Texans still had their first strikeout of the game.

For the second time in a row, with Watson and the entire offensive group in good competitive form in all aspects, it should have been the best time to catch up and drag the game into a stalemate; but in the end, both attacks hit a wall, and the more proactive they were, the less they could achieve their goal.

In the end, not only did they fail to hold on to the situation, but they also encountered counterattacks from their opponents and watched the gap widen, and the team fell into real trouble.

This was a wake-up call. Not just once, but twice in a row.

But at least, there was no interception this time.

So is this something to celebrate or have they come to the point where they need to rely on this to save face?

Watson and Hopkins exchanged glances, touched each other briefly, and then quickly looked away, looking at each other with disgust.

However, the Houston Texans still did not give up, and special team kicker Fairbairn played a key role.

In his last appearance, Fairbairn almost made a mistake under pressure, but his free kick still hit the post and went into the goal successfully; and this time, Fairbairn, who had only a 50% success rate for free kicks over yards this season, ignited his little universe and actually kicked a -yard free kick, scoring again.

Huh!
Staring wide-eyed, watching the football staggering past the goal post, the players, coaches, and fans of the Houston Texans were all in ecstasy. Originally, they were already dejected and had no hope, but the offensive team's overall state improved but they kept hitting the wall, which was even more frustrating.

However, Fairbairn's miraculous performance at the critical moment made everyone raise their hands and cheer in joy, seeing a ray of hope in the predicament. Although the offensive team failed to break the deadlock, the special team still turned decay into magic and completed a self-redemption.

Surprise!

Absolute surprise!

Even though it was just a free kick, the Houston Texans celebrated as if it was a touchdown!
Everyone high-fived and cheered. Watson and Hopkins even high-fived each other unconsciously while celebrating with each other, temporarily putting aside their personal grudges and moving forward hand in hand towards victory.

As Watt said, if they want to win, they need the power of the group.

"13:28".

It was just a free kick, but the score gap was shortened from three ball possessions to two ball possessions. The situation was completely different. The whole mentality and momentum changed subtly in an instant and rebounded.

In the hustle and bustle, all eyes were focused on Watt——

Indeed, they still have the entire second half, and two possessions are not an insurmountable chasm; but the prerequisite is that they can defend the Kansas City Chiefs' offense.

Now, the moment of decisive victory has arrived.

The Houston Texans must bring out the momentum and form that humiliated Lamar Jackson in the divisional round. So far tonight, they have not successfully defended any of the Kansas City Chiefs' attacks. The situation is serious!

The air quietly tensed up.

"fly!"

"fly!"

Everyone at Arrowhead Stadium cheered in unison.

The Kansas City Chiefs offense took the field again, but this time... there was no Levi on the team.

Levi rotates!

At this time, Levi was sitting on the side of the court to rest. He had been burning energy and consuming energy continuously, shouldering heavy responsibilities and creating miracles continuously. He should be the most tired player on the court and urgently needed rest and buffer; so Damien came on as a substitute to win precious breathing time for Levi.

When the Houston Texans' defense saw Damien, their tense nerves visibly relaxed, and when they exchanged glances, they could see the fighting spirit in each other's eyes.

Regardless of whether he took the responsibility or not, the pressure brought by Levi was too obvious. There was no need for any special action. As long as Levi was present, the invisible pressure would come upon him.

And now, without Levi, the pressure suddenly eased——

Fortunately, Levi is not Superman. Levi is also flesh and blood like them, and he will reach his limits and need rest. This is good news.

Watt noticed it immediately and issued a reminder:

This cannot be taken lightly.

Indeed, Levi is a "presence". As long as he stands on the court, no one can ignore his existence; but don't be blinded. Apart from Levi, the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive team is still an excellent team with threats and impacts, and no one can underestimate it.

Especially Mahomes, who has kept a low profile this season but has become more lethal.

(End of this chapter)