Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1714 Perfect Teamwork
"Grass."

Mahomes angrily punched the air, his face full of dissatisfaction with his handling and reaction at the crucial moment.

Kelsey pulled Levi out of the crowd, and seeing Levi's disheveled state, she gave him a big smile, her eyes shining brightly inside her helmet.

Kelsey immediately realized that the closer they were to the edge of a cliff, the more life-or-death the moment, the calmer and more enjoyable Levi became, as perverse as ever.

Kelsey punched Levi hard on the shoulder, then gently lifted her chin. No words were needed; a single glance was enough for them to understand each other.

With a turn, the two men looked at Mahomes. Mahomes, who was immersed in his frustration, was taken aback and looked at his two teammates with a puzzled expression.

"Forced fourth gear."

"Without a doubt, and as expected, the Kansas Chiefs did not hesitate to force their way into fourth gear."

"In the National League Finals, the Green Bay Packers opted for a free kick instead of a fourth down in the final moments, which led to Brady coming on and completely controlling the game, resulting in a frustrating defeat for the Green Bay Packers. Now, the Kansas City Chiefs are clearly rejecting that approach and have decided to break through head-on once again."

"Actually, this is the obvious choice."

"Because here, free kick attempts are pointless and cannot change the situation, so going to fourth is the only way out."

"If the fourth down goes through, everything will be fine; if the fourth down goes through, the Kansas City Chiefs will still need to rely on their defense to regain possession, just like the result of a free kick."

"Now, the pressure is on the shoulders of the three-time defending champions, but judging from their performance on the court, they are not nervous at all, and are even chatting and laughing."

"Wow."

"You have to admire the courage and boldness of the Kansas chief."

On the field, something Li Wei said caused the Kansas City Chiefs players, who were chatting, to burst into laughter. Their faces, hidden under their helmets, lit up as they high-fived and bumped shoulders. They turned and lined up, their eyes fixed on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense with clear, focused eyes.

There was no murderous intent, no tension, but rather a sense of composure and ease emanating from within. This made the opposing defense, which was panting and tense, look utterly disheveled. This was the foundation of a three-time defending champion, the confidence of a dynasty team, and a powerful composure under pressure.

Precisely because of this, any team that wants to defeat such an opponent in a fierce and head-to-head match often has to pay a heavy price.

Looking back now, perhaps the Las Vegas Raiders' victory over the Kansas Chiefs was a beautiful accident.

However, were the Tampa Bay pirates afraid?

No, of course not.

Don't forget, the Tampa Bay pirates also had their own king—not Brady, but a defensive group composed of mercenaries.

For example, defensive tackle Ndam Kon Su, nicknamed "Violent Su," is notorious throughout the league for his dirty playing.

For example, the ace linebacker quartet, with all four players playing at their peak, recreated the aggressive and tough style of the Seattle Seahawks era, causing the quarterback and running back a lot of trouble. They were undoubtedly the core of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' continuous playoff triumph, and the previously unknown linebacker quartet came into the public eye.

The lineup includes ninth-year veteran Lavonte-David, second-year player Devin-White, former first-round pick Jason-Pierre-Paul, and Shaquil-Barrett, who went undrafted but spent five years in the league.

For the first three-quarters of the season, head coach Arians employed a conservative tactic, both on offense and defense. This resulted in consecutive losses to key championship rivals, the New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs. Furthermore, his relationship with Brady became strained and deadlocked. The seemingly perfect offensive duo failed to live up to expectations, with a record of only seven wins and five losses.

After the offseason adjustment, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounced back. Rather than saying that the offense has fully recovered, it is more accurate to say that the defense has played bravely and toughly at a top level in the league. Although the passing and defense are still terrible, their top-notch frontcourt pressure is reminiscent of the Denver Broncos in 2015.

That year, the Denver Broncos, led by linebacker Von Miller, won Super Bowl XL, bringing a perfect end to Big Manning's career.

If the Kansas City Chiefs had stuck to their passing game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might have been overwhelmed. But if the Chiefs opted for a ground-based offense, the Buccaneers' trap was already waiting for Levi, as Ndamcon Sue openly stated before the game. "Maybe he should try to experience what it's like to break a leg. Don't look at me, it's part of the game, isn't it?"

Damn it.

Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!

Seeing the Kansas City Chiefs' unbridled smiles, Ndamcon Su felt humiliated. He believed it was a personal vendetta, that Levi and Mahomes were targeting him, so he would retaliate, tearing their smiles apart and sending them to hell.

Not only Ndamkun-Su, but the entire linebacker group saw it too, and their anger soared. All that humiliation and disgrace turned into burning motivation.

Form ranks!

The Tampa Bay pirate defense team was completely bloodthirsty, like wild beasts, losing their minds, their eyes flashing with a desperate and frenzied spirit.

With a push of the foot, he was ready to go.

Step, step, step.

"attack!"

Ndamkun-Su had thrown himself completely out of control; he needed blood, he needed impact, he needed to tackle, he needed to grind someone to dust—

Ideally, it would be Levi; if not, Mahomes would be acceptable, albeit reluctantly.

Ndamkun-Su didn't care about tactics or confrontations; it was fourth gear, six yards, so he just went for it and threw himself completely out of the way.

However, wait a minute, something seems... off.

The Kansas City Chiefs actually opted for the screen-and-pass tactic?

No, no, no, it's not a screen-and-pass tactic either. What kind of tactic is this?
The five attacking forwards split into two groups: three advanced to the left on the left and two advanced to the right on the right, like opening a door or opening a pocket, revealing a straight road in the center.

Is this a short pass behind a screen, or ground cover?
However, there was no one in the very center of the gap. Neither Mahomes nor Levi was there, because the two players were hidden in the protective shells of the forwards, one moving to the left and the other to the right, and disappeared from sight.

Ndamkon-Su: ? ? ?

Not only him, but everyone from the defensive forwards to the linebackers was dumbfounded. Even if they should apply pressure, they didn't know who to apply pressure to.

Left side or right side?
In a game, things can change in an instant, and a moment's hesitation can mean missing an opportunity. The Kansas City Chiefs' unexpected tactical choice broke the balance.

In a four-down, six-yard game, they actually dared to try a completely new tactic. Is this a sign of great skill and daring, or do they simply not take the defense seriously?

Then, the entire second line of defense panicked—

Mahomes looked up to observe the defensive positioning and look for a passing target. Ndamkun Su's center of gravity was not in sync, and his forced step forward was dragged and he staggered backward. He also saw Mahomes straighten up and adjust his footing, which immediately sounded the alarm.

So, this is a pass?

Wait, where's Hill?

A picture flashed through my mind: Could this be a variant of "Cheat Motion"?
Damn!

(End of this chapter)