Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1695 Waiting for a Miracle
In the National League, seven teams and seven possibilities are at play, all eager to compete. All eyes are on Levi and the Kansas City Chiefs. Every matchup is a clash of topics and explosive moments, guaranteeing a ratings frenzy for this year's Super Bowl finale.

but!

The premise of the current topic is that the Kansas City Chiefs won the American League Championship and advanced to the Super Bowl. What if the Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated before the conference finals?

perfect!

Whoever manages to upset the Kansas City Chiefs in an early AFC matchup would be a remarkable feat, potentially altering the entire playoff landscape.

This means that the Super Bowl is about to see a brand new clash and a brand new showdown. Any possibility represents suspense and the unknown. All teams have a chance, the entire competitive landscape is fully open, and the NFL is once again ushering in a situation where a hundred schools of thought contend and a hundred schools of thought flourish. Who can refuse such a situation?
At that time, not only will they not be disappointed, but fans throughout the league will likely raise their arms and cheer in celebration. That will be the real carnival.

While this is unfair to the Kansas City Chiefs, it's the reality they face after such an unbelievable 2020 season.

Public enemy.

A true public enemy, "Honestly, I don't care who wins the Super Bowl, as long as it's not the Kansas City Chiefs."

Everything is so simple.

Unconsciously, the entire league began to rub their hands together and get ready to try, especially for casual fans and casual observers, this season's excitement level easily exceeded the limit.

Expectations have already reached their peak, but given the current situation, it seems there's no harm in raising them further.

No matter what happens in the playoffs, the Super Bowl is always something to look forward to.

The NL playoff teams seem to meet all expectations and imaginations, with heated discussions and debates never stopping. However, while some are happy, others are sad. Behind the spotlight, the fierce competition in the NL continues to witness the desolate figures of some teams.

The Arizona Cardinals, with an 8-8 record, had the same record as the Chicago Bears. Even more incredibly, the two teams also had identical division records, forcing the league to ultimately compare their records against common opponents.

They faced four identical opponents in the regular season: the Detroit Lions, the New York Giants, the Carolina Panthers, and the Los Angeles Rams. In five games against these four teams, the Chicago Bears went three to two, while the Arizona Cardinals went one to four. As a result, the Chicago Bears edged out the Arizona Cardinals to advance to the playoffs.

From drafting quarterback Kyle Murray with the number one pick last year to acquiring wide receiver Hopkins, who was discarded by the Houston Texans, the Arizona Cardinals' rebuilding and revival journey has been long and arduous, and they have very regrettably missed the opportunity to return to the playoffs this season.

But that's competitive sports—cruel and realistic.

The Minnesota Vikings, the New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys, and so on, and the Philadelphia Eagles are no exception.

After their disappointing loss in Super Bowl XLII, the Philadelphia Eagles have been struggling with their quarterback position. They let Fowles go and chose Carson Wentz, but Wentz fell into a vortex of injuries and completely lost his way. The Philadelphia Eagles' ambitions were shattered by Wentz's injuries.

In this year's draft, the Philadelphia Eagles did not take any risks, but instead used the second round, 53rd pick, to select quarterback Hertz as Wentz's backup.

However, Wentz struggled throughout the season, with little hope in sight. Finally, in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers, after the first down in the third quarter, backup quarterback Hertz took over Wentz's position. Although they ultimately lost the game, the Philadelphia Eagles announced afterward that Hertz would be the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. Hertz, highly regarded and praised by Levi, finally got his chance, but unfortunately, he couldn't step up and turn the tide. His four starts resulted in a 1-3 record, and the Philadelphia Eagles inevitably fell into a slump, making a rebuild inevitable.

Compared to the Philadelphia Hawks, the team that truly deserves our sympathy and regret this season is the San Francisco 49ers.

It now appears that the "Super Bowl runner-up curse" has actually defeated the "Madden curse" and has become even more powerful. The Super Bowl runner-up teams of the past three seasons—the Philadelphia Eagles, the Los Angeles Rams, and the San Francisco 49ers—are all facing varying degrees of challenges.

This season has been unlucky for the San Francisco 49ers. In the second season of the regular season, fourth shooting guard Garoppolo suffered a serious injury and was ruled out for the rest of the season. Garoppolo, who was full of ambition and trying to launch a strong counterattack, had no chance to shine before he was out of contention, causing Shanahan to scramble to find a solution.

However, Shanahan does not rely on star players; he relies on team strength and believes he can establish himself.

The question is, what if it wasn't a player who got injured?

Tight end Kittel, wide receiver Samuel, cornerback Sherman, and defensive end Nick Bosa are all starters and were the core of the San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl run last season. The team has suffered a total of 18 injuries to its key players.

The most absurd thing is that after Gallopolo was sidelined for the season, Shanahan used a backup quarterback to barely keep up, but the backup quarterback also got injured and was out for the season. The backup's backup was rushed into the game, and the San Francisco 49ers almost fell into the predicament of having no quarterback.

Misfortune never comes singly.

Originally, netizens were gloating over the news that Levi would be injured due to the "Madden Curse," but instead they received news of the "Super Bowl runner-up curse" sweeping the San Francisco 49ers. This season has completely deviated from the norm, and Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers have become victims of the curse.

With a record of six wins and ten losses, the San Francisco 49ers' season ended abruptly.

Sorrowful.

Then, one by one, the netizens perked up—

If the "Madden curse" failed to break Levi's leg, could the "Super Bowl runner-up curse" stop the Kansas City Chiefs' dynasty, or even directly destroy the Kansas City Chiefs' arrogant and domineering attitude?
An idea, an inspiration, a thought—once it sprouts, it can no longer be controlled and spreads wildly, becoming the focus of heated discussion. Everyone thinks they are geniuses and that this is the best choice to destroy the Kansas Chiefs. Netizens are all so excited they can hardly breathe.

Of course, this curse only works if someone manages to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl this year and accomplish a remarkable feat.

This is a difficult problem and a challenge, but the Las Vegas Raiders have proven that it's not impossible! Now it's time to see who can replicate their feat!

Everything hinges on the Big Seven of the National League Playoffs. These seven teams carry hopes and dreams, with the entire league standing behind them, sincerely hoping that the strongest team can emerge victorious, representing not only the National League but also the entire league in defeating the Kansas City Chiefs.

Waiting for hope, waiting for a miracle.

It was in this bustling and lively atmosphere that the 2020 season playoffs slowly began, with the wildcard tournament taking the lead!

(End of this chapter)