Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 228 Clean and neat
A question: When a team is leading and has the ball, and there are 63 seconds left in the game, how should it attack?
Any football fan will give the same answer: Run the ball. Run the ball. Run the ball.

Simply put, it is to use ground propulsion to consume game time.

Moreover, the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive starting point was 43 yards from the New England Patriots' half, which was a perfect offensive position.

If the third-down run can advance a certain number of yards, then the Kansas City Chiefs can simply try a free kick to kill the game; if not, it doesn't matter, they can choose a more stable and safer way to use up all four-down offense and use up as much game time as possible.

Of course, is it possible that something unexpected might happen?

Have.

More than one.

For example, if the opponent uses timeouts continuously and all four ground offenses are exhausted, but the game time is still not up, even if there is only one or two seconds left, the New England Patriots' offense can still go on the court and challenge the Hail-Mary.

The so-called Hail Mary originated in the NCAA in 1922 from the traditional football school Notre Dame, a Catholic school. Hail Mary was originally their prayer and was widely circulated in games, but it was not widely spread in the league until 1975.

At that time, in the NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings, Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach completed a buzzer-beater pass in the countdown stage of the game. He is a devout Catholic and said in an interview after the game:
At the moment of passing the ball, I silently prayed "Hail Mary" in my heart.

After that, "Hail Mary" was given a unique meaning, referring specifically to the super long pass made by the quarterback aiming at the opposite end zone in the countdown before the end of the game, meaning that the pass required the blessing of God to be completed.

Generally speaking, only long passes of more than 40 yards and aimed at the end zone to challenge for a touchdown can be called a Hail Mary.

Even in the NFL, Hail Marys are extremely rare, and the success rate is even lower.

The reason is very simple. The Hail Mary is a helpless attempt in the countdown stage, aiming directly at the end zone, which means that the defense can easily complete the marking, create an absolute numerical advantage, easily cut off all routes, and even complete an interception. The quarterback's tactical intentions are no secret at all.

Among the current NFL professional players, Green Bay Packers quarterback Rogers is known as the "King of Hail Mary" and has performed miracle moments more than once.

And Brady?

Hail Marys were not his strong suit, and he rarely even tried.

But not trying doesn't mean not trying, as long as the Kansas City Chiefs leave a window, the New England Patriots will definitely seize the opportunity.

For example, the Kansas City Chiefs running back fumbled the ball, which led to a change of possession. This not only gave the New England Patriots a chance to return the fumble for a touchdown, but also gave Brady a chance to play again.

There are countless possibilities like this.

Accidents are always an unknown variable in competitive sports. Even if the Kansas City Chiefs have 99% of the initiative, they still cannot ignore the 1% possibility.

"Drop the ball!"

"Drop the ball!"

At this moment, the entire Gillette Stadium was united, and all eyes were on Levi, expecting an accident, a miracle.

Brady is no exception.

Obviously, Brady was very angry and very unhappy. He sat on the bench and tried to keep his composure, but it was not an easy task.

Involuntarily, my eyes always raised up and drifted towards the opposite side of the field, accurately finding the figure of No. 23 in the surging crowd.

First down, run the ball. Belichick uses his timeout.

Second down, run the ball. Belichick uses his timeout.

3rd down, run the ball. Belichick uses his timeout.

Everything went according to plan, the same scene, the same pattern, repeated over and over again, Levi did not drop the ball, and no accidents occurred.

Then - fourth down, second down, twenty seconds on the clock.

It was still a bit far from a free kick attempt, but if they just punted, the New England Patriots' offense would still have a chance to play.

In other words, Hail Mary, it is still possible.

Without hesitation, Reed chose to force a fourth gear, and the outcome of the game might be decided at this moment.

The New England Patriots' defense has already made it clear that their opponent will choose to run the ball, and it may be a tough one-yard run. They only need to intercept it to get Brady a chance to play again, but what if they can't stop it?
There is no more.

Lie.

The boos were overwhelming, and the Gillette Stadium tore off its mask and launched a brutal and brutal public attack. The call of "rookie" was mixed with a bunch of adjectives and adverbs, and it was vented like knives, guns, sticks and clubs. The ferocious faces with bared fangs and claws wished they could go on the court and tear Levi to pieces.

Then, unexpectedly, something happened—

Drop the ball?

Suddenly, Brady stood up with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. In his sight, he could see a bustling group of figures entangled together, completely engulfing Levi's figure. The entire stadium was filled with noise and clamor, and magma, meteorites, and flowing fire were flowing in the air.

The next second, a figure emerged from the crowd, and stumbling steps broke away from the layers of people. The graceful and light steps turned into a streamline in the storm, dragging a trail of afterimages, like a ray of light, leaving the deep blue waves behind.

The wind was blowing hard and the car number 23 was running faster and farther away in my sight.

Brady's heart sank and he just stood there in a daze.

It's over, it's all over -

The Kansas City Chiefs played a strong fourth-and-2 on the 23rd, not only completing the conversion strongly, but also driving straight into the far end zone.

Moreover, No. 23 was very calm and rational. He knew that killing time was the top priority, which was more important than a touchdown, because after a touchdown, the New England Patriots' offensive team could come on the field, which meant variables.

Therefore, he did not increase his speed to the extreme. Instead, he played a dodging game with the safety in the red zone, moving around to waste the playing time, and only entered the end zone and scored a touchdown when the time was about to run out.

He was relaxed and carefree, strolling in the garden, with his graceful and elegant footsteps like a high and graceful tango, and he killed the game cleanly and neatly with one sword.

At this time, there are two seconds left before the end of the game.

The Kansas City Chiefs only need to commit a delay of the game foul when kicking the extra point, be penalized five yards, and then try the extra point again while using up all the time.

Everything is under the control of the Kansas Chief——

That No. 23 was so experienced and so calm. He didn't take credit ecstatically, nor did he show off too much. Was he sure he was a rookie?

finally--

The final whistle blew, extinguishing the last glimmer of hope at Gillette Stadium.

The whole game is over.

"49:34".

In the season opener, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the defending champion New England Patriots away from home, opening the season with an incredible victory and officially announcing the start of the 2017 season.

At the same time, it also announced the birth of a new star.

Who would have thought that the biggest highlight of the season opener would be... a running back?
(End of this chapter)