Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1667 The demons dance wildly
One stone stirs up a thousand waves—

With the Kansas City Chiefs' loss, the league landscape has finally shifted.

Of course, one game is just one game. It's too early to say that the entire season's trend has completely changed. No one can afford to be complacent. There may be more than one turning point in a long season, and it's far too early to say that the Super Bowl will change.

But at the same time, a win or a loss is a win or a loss, and after a full thirteen months, the league leader was no longer the Kansas City Chiefs.

Furthermore, no one will forget that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the New Orleans Saints early on, and now it's the Kansas City Chiefs' turn. The two key players in this offseason arms race are facing tests and setbacks early on, making things quite interesting.

This once again proves that there are no invincible generals in competitive sports, especially in the NFL, where fierce competition and suspense are the constant themes.

Now, the leaders have changed.

In the American League, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans are undefeated and lead the standings.

The league was in an uproar. No one expected that these two teams would stand firm and stand out at the beginning of the season. No one expected that the Tennessee Titans would successfully continue their good form from last season, with Derrick Henry continuing to shine; and even more unexpectedly, the Pittsburgh Steelers would make a strong comeback.

Indeed, no one should be underestimated; a new season brings new beginnings and new hopes.

The National League, Green Bay Packers, and Seattle Seahawks are all leading the pack.

The National League, which had been in complete chaos for some time, has inexplicably returned to its familiar routine. Quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson have maintained their excellent form, leading their teams to continue their winning streak and making a strong push for the Super Bowl for the second consecutive season.

Whether it's the New Orleans Saints of Brisbane or the Tampa Bay Pirates of Brady, breaking out of the League of Nations will clearly not be easy for them.

Here, just as noteworthy as the Kansas City Chiefs ending their winning streak, the Buffalo Bills also ended their winning streak with a loss to the Tennessee Titans.

The pressure piled up on the Buffalo Bills, and this young team could clearly feel the overwhelming attention from the league, which led to their poor performance this week.

They suffered a crushing defeat, losing 16-41 to the Tennessee Titans.

Although the Tennessee Titans are in excellent form, and a fight between two tigers is bound to result in one being injured, the Buffalo Bills' abysmal performance reveals their lack of focus.

It's clear that the Tennessee Titans are on the other side of the court, and the Buffalo Bills players' minds are already on the next week, focusing on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Without a doubt, no one was more eager or more desperate to defeat the Kansas Chiefs than the Buffalo Bill himself, but the result was the opposite, as he lost to the Tennessee Titans first.

Then--

They've gone mad! Everyone's gone crazy! It's a chaotic, uproarious scene, with social media buzzing with excitement, and rugby fans have completely lost their minds.

Pittsburgh Steelers make a strong comeback? Tennessee Titans finally get a Super Bowl opportunity? Seattle Seahawks return to championship contention? Green Bay Packers are the champions!

The league landscape seems to have suddenly opened up, with all sorts of possibilities emerging. The suspense of victory and defeat, and the championship race, have returned in full force, and all fans are celebrating like it's New Year's Day.

But, "Buffalo Bill, hang in there!"

Amidst the noise and chaos, the trolls and haters became excited. This was the best opportunity to defeat the Chief of Kansas, the best chance to continue destroying the Chief of Kansas, and the perfect opportunity to press their advantage and push the Chief of Kansas into the abyss. They couldn't afford to miss it.

One loss is far from enough to knock the Kansas City Chiefs out of the Super Bowl race; they remain firmly in first place in the AFC West. Relying solely on the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, and Las Vegas Raiders isn't enough; other contenders must join the fray. Therefore, hope and expectation still rest on the Buffalo Bills, but the situation is slightly different.

"Look, the pressure is gone, because the invincible aura is gone! Josh Allen, you can do it!"

"The Kansas City Chiefs have started losing and can't stop the slide. The Buffalo Bills don't need to be nervous. They can do it if they believe in themselves."

"The hardest thing is breaking the deadlock. That madman from the Las Vegas Raiders has already done it. Buffalo Bill just needs to seize the opportunity."

"With the right timing, location, and people, everything is ready. We're just waiting for the Kansas chief to suffer a series of setbacks."

"Josh Allen, the next king! The road is already paved in front of you."

The atmosphere, far from diminishing, erupted completely as the Kansas chief finally opened a breach, leading to chaos and the rise of all sorts of demons and monsters.

Amidst the clamor and uproar, a viewpoint quickly rose to prominence and swept across the internet, spreading rapidly both within and outside the alliance.

"Madden Curse".

That's all it takes. No explanation or embellishment is needed. Everyone shouts and worships in unison, just like the Shoe Cult.

Who would have thought that Madden's curse would actually work?
Previously, the Kansas City Chiefs had won four straight games and their performance was very convincing. The focus was on Levi, but no one nitpicked or found fault with him. But now the situation is different. Levi's data is now under a microscope and being examined from every angle.

To be fair, aside from the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Lee's number of ball possessions in the other three victories and the game against the Las Vegas Raiders has clearly decreased, even less than half of his peak in the 2019 season.

When the Kansas City Chiefs won, that was the strategy. Levy was the "ultimate bait." Reed did consciously change the team's offensive strategy, using a similar offensive lineup to create different variations and tap into more potential. This required Reed to dare to break out of his own framework.

According to Reed, Levi is a player with a long-term vision and a comprehensive understanding of the game. There is still untapped potential in him. Even without the ball, Levi can still play a key role and unlock Mahomes' potential in second-chance defensive reading.

However, this is the Achilles' heel when the Kansas Chiefs encounter setbacks.

"Lee is not good anymore," "Lee is in poor form," "Reed has obviously noticed this and therefore deliberately reduced the number of times Lee has the ball."

Or it could be something like "locker room conflict erupts", "Levy and Mahomes fight for control of the locker room", "the two big men of the Kansas City Chiefs offense fall out", "Reed and Vicki still choose quarterback", or "running back Levy still loses the initiative in the power struggle".

There is also speculation that "Li Wei was marginalized in the team because his achievements overshadowed the manager."

In any case, all sorts of conspiracy theories are letting their imaginations run wild, relying entirely on hearsay without any evidence, and all sorts of rumors are flying around on social networks.

Regardless, all the speculations ultimately boil down to one key word:

The "Madden Curse," a curse feared by everyone in the League, finally took effect, and Levi was no exception, becoming the latest victim of the curse.

Rumors even escalated further, with reports suggesting that "Li Wei is injured and may miss the rest of the season."

(End of this chapter)