Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1696 Newborn Calf
"Oh, oh, oh, Josh Allen has proven himself!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, Aaron Donald is still Aaron Donald, he is still the devil that makes the entire league tremble, Aaron Donald is back!"

"Unbelievable! An upset! The biggest upset of the 2020 playoffs has occurred! Can you believe it? Can you believe it?!"

"Wow! Baker Mayfield is fearless and challenges Levi squarely. The new generation is coming on strong."

"Brady has won again, but this time it's not the New England Patriots, it's the Tampa Bay Buccaneers."

Intense, exciting, and causing a great stir.

As always, the NFL's first round of wildcard games was full of excitement and climaxes. Moreover, with the addition of a playoff spot this year, the wildcard games have increased from four to six, leading to a collective celebration on the first weekend of the playoffs, with the entire North American continent swept up in a party storm.

Everything lived up to expectations, with surprises and upsets, excitement and strong performances—it had it all.

Whether it's the American League or the National League, the atmosphere of competition is palpable even in the Wild Card games.

At the United States.

Fifth seed Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated fourth seed Tennessee Titans 20-13, marking Lamar Jackson's first solid first step into the playoffs. Despite the difficulty and the close call, every beginning is hardest, and the first step is always the most challenging.

The entire league erupted in cheers. Had Jackson, the "perfect quarterback template," finally found his playoff form? So, is the next step... to the well-known ultimate goal?
However, other teams may have different opinions.

The No. 2 seed Buffalo Bills and the No. 7 seed Indianapolis Colts battled fiercely, with "The River" Rivers nearly staging a miraculous comeback at Bills Stadium. In the first season of introducing the No. 7 seed for the playoffs, the Indianapolis Colts proved that the league's choice was a good one, giving the Buffalo Bills a scare and almost causing them to suffer a similar fate as the Baltimore Ravens last season.

but!

"24:27," the Buffalo Bills withstood the pressure and held on to the victory by a very narrow margin, striding confidently into the Divisional Series. They were one step closer to their ultimate goal of meeting the Conference Finals. Josh Allen unhesitatingly set his sights on that lofty target.

However, not everyone was so lucky. The first upset of the first round of the playoffs Wild Card Tournament occurred in the American League, causing a huge uproar.

Sixth seed Cleveland Browns, facing third seed Pittsburgh Steelers, once again demonstrated his prowess in international matches but strong domestic ones, pulling off a stunning upset against his division rivals!
Moreover, it wasn't just a narrow victory. "48:37," the Cleveland Browns completely overwhelmed the Pittsburgh Steelers, leaving Tomlin and Roslisberger utterly helpless. The entire league was stunned. Although anything is possible in a single-elimination playoff game, what happened before their eyes silenced all the noise and commotion for a moment, leaving everyone speechless!

While Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen were both eyeing Levi, Baker Mayfield smiled broadly and said: "Sorry to cut in line."

After the wildcard tournament, Mayfield, the "prodigy," confidently declared that he was aiming for the three-time defending champion, saying, "It's time for someone to break the myth."

“They’re not that scary, they’re not that great. You can put them on a pedestal, but we can still destroy it all. We’re ready. We don’t need to prove anything. We’re just ready to go there and win the game.”

Overconfident and arrogant.

Mayfield once again demonstrated his consistent style, and this time, he received full support from the team.

Head coach. Team manager. Locker room. Without exception.

People may have long forgotten, but the Cleveland Browns haven't. In the 2017 NBA Draft, this team held the number one pick and ultimately selected defensive end Myles Garrett, just like this year's Burrow, a choice that was unanimous and without any suspense.

Since Zhou Yu was born, why was Zhuge Liang born as well?

In fact, Garrett has performed well on his four-year rookie contract, proving his strength and realizing his talent. He is now becoming a top defensive end in the league, and there is no doubt that this was a correct draft decision. However, without comparison, there is no harm. In the dazzling halo of Levi, "becoming a top team" is far from enough. Garrett and Cleveland Brown have been repeatedly criticized by the media.

Do you regret not choosing Li Wei back then?

The same problems keep recurring, over and over again. Just as Levi writes history and breaks records, and just as the Kansas City Chiefs continue their dominance and create miracles, the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears are once again the victims, endlessly facing devastating blows.

It wasn't just Garrett; even players who joined later in the draft were no exception. Mayfield was tired of this situation.

Now, the opportunity has finally arrived; the Cleveland Browns have finally got the chance to disrupt the status quo.

The Las Vegas Raiders were their forerunners, and the underdog, undervalued, and unexpected Cleveland Browns will become the terminator of the Kansas City Chiefs.

"I can't wait to see Levi's expression after he loses. I wonder if he'll be able to smile," Mayfield said.

The American League Divisional Playoffs are out:
No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs vs. No. 6 seed Cleveland Browns.

Second seed Buffalo Bills vs. Fifth seed Baltimore Ravens.

Social media was abuzz with gasps and sighs of regret.

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell short, with Tomlin and Rose Risberg desperately wanting to beat Levi but missing their chance. Had they defeated the Cleveland Browns, the divisional series matchup would have easily become the focus of the league.

Not only because the Pittsburgh Steelers are about to challenge the Buffalo Bills, but also because the Baltimore Ravens are about to challenge the Kansas Chiefs.

However, everything was destroyed in an instant.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were incredibly depressed, with everyone from top to bottom lamenting their situation. There was even internal turmoil within the team, and it seemed that the management was beginning to re-evaluate the situation for the first time.
Is Roslisberger still a reliable quarterback for the team? Furthermore, should they continue to trust Tomlin as head coach?
The American League, with its overwhelming dominance and chaotic competition, lived up to expectations and reached its climax. The National League, with its clear distinction between strong and weak teams this season, was no exception.

The No. 2 seed, the New Orleans Saints, swept aside the No. 7 seed, the Chicago Bears, displaying top-level performance on both offense and defense. Shawn Payton and Brice advanced to the next round without much effort, proving their determination and belief through action and continuing their regular season form to show championship potential, with their sights set on the Super Bowl.

Seeing his old rival Brice perform well, Brady seemed to be spurred on and went all out to catch up, but he never expected to be met with a powerful sniper.

In the NFL, anything is possible in the playoffs.

(End of this chapter)