Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1640 Invincible
All gun barrels were aimed at Lamar Jackson.

In 2017, "John Wick 2" was released. The movie poster featured a 360-degree view of Keanu Reeves with guns pointed directly at him in the center.

There was nowhere to escape. There was no chance of survival.

The situation was the same; microphones were like pistols, and recorders were like machine guns. Jackson was surrounded by a barrage of weapons, leaving him no room to maneuver.

Clearly, everything was meticulously planned—

Psychological trauma.

One keyword accurately and sharply struck Jackson's sore spot. If Jackson hadn't been so convinced that his psychiatrist would never leak any information due to the doctor-patient confidentiality agreement, he would have almost suspected that his medical records had been leaked.

However, Jackson was clearly mentally prepared for this day, and even surrounded by the media from all sides, he remained calm and composed.

It was even clear that he had been waiting for this moment and was prepared to retaliate against these attacks and bullets.

"No, I'm not afraid."

“If this is what you mean, I can tell you directly that I am not afraid of Levi. He is not Voldemort, and we can say his name.”

However, the devil is always one step ahead, and journalists always manage to accurately and incisively seize upon the weak points, deviating from the interviewee's expectations and veer off course.

Immediately, someone pulled the trigger. "So you're saying you don't have PTSD with Li Wei?"

Jackson: ...

With a breath stuck in his throat, Jackson even suspected he might become the first unfortunate man in history to choke to death on his own breath.

PTSD?

Damn PTSD, who has PTSD, who has PTSD, what exactly does PTSD mean, do these guys dare to explain it more clearly?
Jackson's face was flushed red and on the verge of exploding, but on the edge of the precipice, he managed to control himself and barely managed to hold onto the reins of reason.

“No, no.” Jackson squeezed out each syllable through gritted teeth, even flashing a smile as he launched his counterattack. “I’ve heard you guys have PTSD about Levi, Professor, isn’t that right?”

Reporter: ...grass.

In a rare move, Jackson gained the upper hand in his exchange with reporters, finally letting out his pent-up frustration: "Everything will be decided in the game. We'll let our performance on the court speak for itself. We're ready, we'll give it our all, and we'll prove our determination with our actions."

Really impressive!

Finally, Jackson underwent his transformation and growth, escaping unscathed from the media's relentless attacks and witnessing his own maturity.

So, does this mean...?

On the court, Jackson also grew, finally managing to avoid underperforming when facing Li Wei and finally being able to turn the tide.

Although the journalists were harshly criticized, they didn't really mind. When it comes to entertainment to the death and selling one's soul, media colleagues are always one step ahead of others. Before the social media started to criticize and attack, these journalists had already launched a comprehensive attack.

And they genuinely expressed their anticipation—

Hopefully, Jackson can prove himself on the court and give Li Wei a good kick in the butt; or rather, get his butt kicked by Li Wei again.

From league officials to industry professionals to die-hard fans, the frenzy spread from top to bottom, ultimately going viral and generating immense buzz. All eyes were on this matchup, and it seemed like everyone was talking about it. The NFL had won another publicity battle.

Following the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams in the 2018 season and the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Green Bay Packers in the 2019 season, the ultimate showdown of the 2020 season has already begun, with the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens attracting the attention of the entire league and once again reaching a peak in popularity.

The difference is that this time it's no longer a "half-season Super Bowl," but a "preview of the Confederations Finals." A small group of enthusiastic fans even solemnly declared, "Yes. The season opener is about to begin, the 2020 season, here we come!" They seriously erased the memories of the past two weeks, treating this game as the season opener, eagerly and solemnly anticipating the start of the season.

Knock knock knock, knock knock knock.

The drumbeats begin.

In this match, both sides were clearly carrying a mission and were united in their determination, just like two boxers fighting tooth and nail in the ring.

The "blue team," the Baltimore Ravens, are currently on a 14-game winning streak across seasons and are continuously breaking their own regular season record.

The team's last loss dates back to the fourth week of last season's regular season, when they suffered a shock defeat to the Cleveland Browns—a sweet revenge they have already achieved in the season opener; and going back a little further, in the third week of the regular season, they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, and the next game is also a revenge match.

The start of the 2020 season, from the Cleveland Browns to the Houston Texans to the Kansas City Chiefs, was a three-part revenge for Harper and Jackson.

"Red Team," the Kansas City Chiefs—do they even need a proper introduction?

They are currently on a 20-game winning streak in the regular season and a 26-game winning streak in both the regular season and playoffs. If they can continue their winning streak this week, they will tie the New England Patriots' record of 21 consecutive regular season wins and further improve their own record for consecutive wins throughout the season.

For the Kansas City Chiefs, this game is a litmus test, a chance to examine their form and strength, and their first real test of the new season.

Regardless of the outcome, win or lose, one team's regular season winning streak will come to an end at the end of the game.

It was a life-or-death struggle, a battle to the death, and in the end only one team could leave with their heads held high, leaving behind a pile of corpses lying in pools of blood.

Everything was just so exciting.

No wonder expectations are soaring, no wonder the discussion is so intense, and no wonder everyone inside and outside the league seems to be focused on it.

The stakes are rather spectacular.

However, the real world always likes to play tricks. The higher the expectations, the easier it is to be disappointed. The more attention one receives, the easier it is to go astray. Life is never as one wishes.

"May your wishes come true" is ultimately just a beautiful vision.

Beep, beep beep beep.

The referee blew the whistle, signaling the end of the game. The entire M&T Bank Stadium fell silent. The fans stared blankly, completely lost and unable to react. They sat slumped in place, their shoulders drooping, their eyes empty and lifeless, as if Dementors had just swept across the stadium.

"41:20".

The away team is in front, and the home team is behind.

The Baltimore Ravens lost, and it was a crushing defeat. They were completely outmatched and never took the lead. They were dominated throughout the game and never saw any hope of victory. They just sank slowly into the abyss of despair and pain until they reached the darkest bottom.

Then, the game ended.

The Baltimore Ravens lost the game by a large margin, and it wasn't until the end of the season that people truly realized the significance of the Kansas City Chiefs' victory, as it was the Baltimore Ravens' only loss of the entire season with more than two possessions.

Standing before the Kansas Chief, the Baltimore Ravens seemed utterly powerless.

PTSD?

Who knows, maybe it's true.

(End of this chapter)