Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1626 The Seven-Year Itch
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our camp at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to kick off the 2020 NFL season."

"We've waited so long, so very long! After a full seven months, football is back!"

"Tonight, the two teams that will open the 2020 season are the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans. Yes, it's the familiar Kansas City Chiefs again. From the Super Bowl to the opening game, from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Kansas City Chiefs, seven months have passed, and we are still stuck in Kansas City."

"So, is this 'Groundhog Day'?"

Groundhog Day, a comedy film, tells the story of a protagonist who is trapped in a time loop and discovers a new meaning in life in the constantly repeating time. It should be the earliest mainstream commercial film to discuss time loops, and it achieved great box office success when it was released in 1993.

A casual joke reveals the elation and excitement of the new season's opening, and the commentators are no exception, their excitement no less than that of the fans.

"Tonight, the Kansas City Chiefs will turn a new page in the NFL history as the first three-time defending champions embark on their quest for a four-peat."

"Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs are about to challenge the New England Patriots' record for consecutive regular season wins."

"Starting with a win against the Houston Texans in Week 15 of 2006 and ending with a loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 of 2008, Brady and Belichick's team achieved a remarkable 21-game winning streak in the regular season, a feat unmatched and far ahead of any other team in the NFL's century-long history."

"Now, the Kansas Chiefs are getting closer to this feat."

"Starting with the victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16 of 2018, we have now achieved an 18-game winning streak in the regular season, just three wins away from the legendary record."

"For the Kansas City Chiefs, they are clearly sharpening their knives, as they already hold the NFL's longest winning streak, including both the regular season and the playoffs."

"Prior to this, the Miami Dolphins had achieved an 18-game winning streak from the regular season to the playoffs in 1972 and 1973, and the San Francisco 49ers also achieved an 18-game winning streak from the regular season to the playoffs in 1989 and 1990, but the record is held by the New England Patriots."

“Starting with their win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 5 of 2003 and ending with their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 of 2004, including three playoff games, the New England Patriots completed a 21-game winning streak—a different kind of 21-game winning streak, slightly different from their undefeated season in 2007.”

"But then the Kansas Chiefs came along and took this record to a whole new level, a level that probably no one could challenge for a long time."

"The Kansas City Chiefs' last loss was in Week 15 of 2018, against the Los Angeles Chargers, and it was after that that Professor uttered his famous quote, 'I hate Los Angeles,' haha."

"Since then, the Kansas City Chiefs have not lost a game, and their winning streak has reached 24 games in total, including the regular season and playoffs."

"Twenty-four unbelievable scenes."

"Without a doubt, the Kansas City Chiefs are currently unchallenged in the league. Everyone wants to defeat them, but no one has been able to do so yet."

"Clearly, the Kansas City Chiefs want to add the regular season winning streak to their own record, and while chasing that record, they want to push their regular season and playoff winning streaks to a whole new level, a level that doesn't even inspire people to think about challenging or trying it."

"A second consecutive undefeated season?"

"Oh. I wouldn't dare make such a bold claim. After all, we're talking about the NFL, and I don't want to break any luck or curses. Let the game decide."

“But…” Taking a deep breath, “please allow us to wait and see.”

The atmosphere was bustling and lively, with a joyous ambiance filling the live broadcast room as it was broadcast to millions of households via television screens.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the competition now begins."

"The Kansas Chiefs hit the first ball, and the Professor and Mahomes duo kicked off the 2020 season. Who could resist?" "The Houston Texans had a great opening tip-off."

"Clearly, Coach O'Brien did his homework, studying the Kansas City Chiefs' game footage repeatedly. He keenly noticed Hardman's strategic intention to return the ball. The Special Teams were very focused and cautious, and the trajectory of the inbounds ball was controlled exceptionally well."

"Before Hardman received the ball, the Houston Texans special operations team had already arrived and surrounded him immediately after he received the ball."

"Despite Hardman's attempt to break through, the Houston Texans were prepared this time and pinned Hardman down on their own ten-yard line."

"The Houston Texans have shown their confidence through their actions; they are ready to face the challenge head-on."

The tension was palpable even before the offensive and defensive teams took to the court, as the Houston Texans displayed their fighting spirit through their special teams.

On the sidelines, O'Brien clenched his fist in approval of his special teams players and immediately called for the defense to take the court.

"This match has special significance."

"This is the first time since 2014 that the Houston Texans' offense has been without Hopkins; at the same time, it is the first time since 2011 that Watt's name has not been seen on the Houston Texans' defense."

Things have changed a lot.

"This is true for other teams, and it is no exception for the Houston Texans. The responsibility and pressure are on O'Brien's shoulders. He needs to prove himself, more urgently than ever, and is eager to prove that the defense without Watt can still stand among the top in the league."

"And it's against the Kansas Chieftain's attack."

"How Coach O'Brien will guard the Kansas City Chiefs' fluid offense, and what secret weapons the Kansas City Chiefs' offense has been hiding during this offseason, are all things that the entire league is watching closely right now. This is not just a game for the Houston Texans."

"No explanation or clarification is needed. The name 'Chief of Kansas' is synonymous with offense, the target of the entire league."

"Wow, I'm super excited right now. I'm looking forward to the Houston Texans' defense, but I can't deny that I'm even more excited for the Kansas City Chiefs' offense."

"Last season, the Kansas City Chiefs were forced to unleash their secret weapon only against the Baltimore Ravens. It remains to be seen whether the Houston Texans can put enough pressure on the Kansas City Chiefs today, forcing Reed to make adjustments earlier. This is undoubtedly a major point of interest."

The atmosphere was electric, filled with excitement and passion. The sparks flying from the live stream clearly conveyed the euphoria and jubilation of the entire league from top to bottom.

The air was practically ablaze as the highly anticipated NFL season opener unleashed an unprecedented and incredible energy.

The world is in an uproar.

The formation is complete.

The moment the Kansas City Chiefs offense and the Houston Texans defense lined up, the entire North American continent briefly came to a standstill.

Silence reigned; everyone held their breath and stared intently.

(End of this chapter)