Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 352 Encounter on a narrow road

Buzz, buzz buzz——

Above the eardrums, there was a roar.

Derrick Henry looked at the court in disbelief. In the playoffs, on the brink of elimination, Levi actually played a trick. This... was really bold and completely fooled the Tennessee Titans defense.

Trick-Play is a major feature of rugby.

Among them, "Trick" is the key.

This word can be understood as a prank, a trick, a scam, a fraud, a cleverness, etc. Every Halloween, the password for children to ask for candy is "trick or treat" -

To make trouble is called “Trick”.

In the thick tactical manual of football, it can be understood as all is fair in war, but to put it more intuitively, it is playing tricks.

Within the scope of football rules, choose strange tactical combinations unexpectedly:

For example, an offensive tackle becomes a legal receiver - but the referee must be informed.

For example, a running back is responsible for passing the ball.

For example, the special teams originally punted, but the punter took on the duties of quarterback and suddenly started passing the ball.

And so on and so forth.

In fact, NFL rules stipulate that the quarterback is not the only passer. Any player can pass the ball, and each offense can pass the ball an unlimited number of times, subject to only three restrictions:
First, in each attack, you can pass the ball backwards and parallel to the sides an unlimited number of times, but you can only pass the ball forward once.

The sideline referee is responsible for judging whether the pass is forward. If it is penalized that the pass is passed forward repeatedly, it is a violation.

Second, if the ball-carrying player steps over the offensive line of scrimmage, he is not allowed to pass the ball forward, but can pass the ball backward and parallel to the sides.

So when the running back makes the read option, he must decide whether to run or pass before crossing the line of scrimmage.

Third, among the offensive group, the five players on the offensive line are not allowed to actively receive and pass the ball, but there are two exceptions.

One is that after the football is passed, it is slapped or hit by a player to change its flight trajectory, and they are allowed to catch the ball.

Second, inform the referee in advance that a specific player is also a legal receiver this time. It cannot be vaguely stated that the offensive lineman can catch the ball. It must be the name and back code of a specific player, and only one can be designated.

Of course, the specific rules are more detailed and detailed——

Sometimes, even the referee may not be able to master all the rules. This is no joke. The rule manual that puts the Oxford Dictionary to shame is updated every year, so much so that the referee also needs to confirm the rules again and again.

Just now, the Kansas City Chiefs needed seven seconds to play, and they had many options:

For example, Li Wei ran back with the ball.

For example, they pass the ball back to each other.

And so on, controlling the ball until the end of the game, but these strategies are risky. Once the ball is intercepted, lost, or even returned for a touchdown, the Tennessee Titans will stage a unique comeback.

Obviously, Reed was not prepared to put himself in such a bad situation.

So Reed chose the safest strategy that was still able to play out some tricks.

The football was not placed on the quarterback, but on Levi. No matter what the situation, Levi was always able to protect the ball.

Then Levi got into a passing stance, ready to connect with Kelce.

This is a trick of making a feint to the east and attacking in the west.

If Olakapo still keeps a close eye on Levi and is not disturbed at all, then it will be up to Levi to decide whether to fall to the ground to protect the ball or connect with Kelsey.

If Olakapo switches to defend Kelce, then Levi will advance with the ball himself.

In other words, Reid hid the read option offense in the ground offense and used Levi completely as a running quarterback. He valued Levi's calm demeanor in times of crisis, and also Levi's deterrent effect on the Tennessee Titans.

In fact, this requires taking huge risks - because football is a team sport with very specialized division of labor. A running back is a running back and a safety is a safety. The positions are different, and everything from selection to training to type and style is different.

If you are not careful enough, you might get yourself involved in a trick.

Just like just now.

Levi has never passed the ball before. Although he has Tomlinson's training template, he has been focusing on wide receiver training for more than a month. The quarterback's passing technique is really unfamiliar. If he is really asked to pass the ball, he has no idea what kind of ball will be passed. The risk is naturally unimaginable.

Trick offense is more popular in college games because the players there tend to rely more on their bodies, and it doesn't matter if their skills are a little rough. They often play in different positions, so it never hurts to have many skills. But after entering the professional league, everyone is a genius, and every player needs to be the best in his or her own field, so it is more difficult to take into account other positions.

Moreover, the whole point of a trick attack is to take the opponent by surprise.

Once it is no longer new or special, opponents in the professional league will use practical actions to teach you a lesson, so you should not show off casually.

On the surface, Reed took a risk; but upon closer inspection, it was a risk taken under an absolutely advantageous situation. At the same time, Reed also took multiple insurance measures, and in the end, he placed the heavy burden on Levi's shoulders.

Sure enough, Levi did not disappoint him.

"fly!"

"fly!"

The entire Arrowhead Stadium went completely crazy——

Because they finally ended the shameful record of five consecutive home losses in the playoffs, and because they successfully advanced to the divisional round, and this time it was a fierce and bloody battle, the Kansas City Chiefs finally won a crucial battle.

When it was time to be tough, the Kansas City Chiefs finally did so for once in 20 years.

at last!

Cheers, shouts, roars, tears, and blood.

The people at Arrowhead Stadium cheered and jumped wildly, as if they had won more than just a wild card game, and that this game was given more meaning.

Henry, a little envious.

He couldn't believe that Reed actually gave the key attack to Levi at the last moment, and he couldn't believe that Levi actually used a trick attack to completely fool them, and he couldn't believe that they were about to grasp the victory but missed it at their fingertips -

If he hadn't been worried about the ball drop, the subsequent ground attack might have been able to break through smoothly. As long as he got the first attack, the Kansas City Chiefs' offense would not have had another chance to play.

in case……

Unfortunately, there are no ifs in this world.

So, the game is over -

Victory belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs.

He had dreamed of such a scene countless times, descending from the sky like a hero to save the team and win the cheers of millions of Tennessee Titans fans; however, this time he ultimately missed it and became a spectator who witnessed someone else's miracle comeback.

Bitterness. Regret. Annoyance.

All kinds of emotions spread on the tip of the tongue, and then turned into a smile climbing up the corners of the mouth.

Last season, Shaban trusted Levi and gave the final crucial offense of the US Championship Game to Levi.

This season, Reed believes in Levi, and a familiar scene is played out again.

Once is an accident, but twice, is it a coincidence?
No, Henry didn't believe it was a coincidence.

The only explanation is that Levi proved himself and won the trust of the head coach, it's that simple.

Until today, he always believed that he was the banner of the red tide storm; but now it seems that someone has overtaken him and rushed to the front.

(End of this chapter)