Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 577 A Premonition

"... Dodge, get rid of, pass the ball! Mahomes relentlessly completed the pass."

"It's a rainbow ball, long pass!"

"Twenty yards!"

"Forty yards!"

"Aiming at the end zone, a 50-yard pass, the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive team released explosive power without warning. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive team obviously did not expect that Mahomes' passing target was-"

"Levi!"

"Confrontation, escape, overtaking, Levi's footsteps showed the style of a wide receiver, and he created open space while strolling leisurely. Rookie safety Edmonds was too green and immature to hold the position."

"Levi, catch the ball."

"It was so easy and simple, Levi...haha. He even turned his back to the end zone and took the last two steps backwards, scoring a touchdown effortlessly."

"Yeah, touchdown."

"The Kansas City Chiefs' first touchdown of the 2018 season, like last season, still came from No. Levi. This scene is not unfamiliar."

"but!"

"We should discuss the play-calling and execution of the Kansas City Chiefs' first drive."

Short pass. Running ball. Long pass.

In the first wave of offense in the Kansas City Chiefs' opening game, the team showed a completely different look, with three offensive strategies in three gears. Facing tremendous pressure from the pass rush, the home team's offensive fluidity and explosiveness completely took the initiative, and it took less than two minutes to score a touchdown.

The offensive team is still the familiar offensive team. The Kansas City Chiefs' offseason work is mainly focused on the defensive team. The offense remains basically the same, except that the main quarterback is replaced. However, the team has changed so much that it is unrecognizable, as if it has been reborn overnight.

The ever-changing tactical combinations and dazzling route running showed ease, confidence and determination when facing one of the league's top defensive teams. Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive tactics were tough and firm enough, the team still took the lead and firmly controlled the rhythm.

Surprise!

Absolute surprise!

Arrowhead Stadium’s immediate reaction was the most real and direct.

Suddenly, Felix raised his hands high and made a touchdown gesture, with a beaming face and high spirits, cheering at the stadium.

“Touchdown, touchdown!”

Then he turned to look at his mother, and then at the faces around him who were clenching their fists in celebration. Happiness and joy were shining on each face.

not only that.

Huh!

The Old Oak Tavern was still noisy and crowded. People who came in one after another were talking enthusiastically. It seemed that they had not had time to get into the game state. Then on the big screen, Levi's relaxed figure was seen standing upright in the end zone, breaking the balance.

Without any prior agreement, everyone looked towards the big screen——

"fly!"

It was a little slow for these veteran fans to react.

"Just now...was that a long pass? A fifty-yard pass?"

"That's the guy, the athletic kid who was drafted with the rookies last year."

All eyes were focused on "that boy".

Ah, ah ah!
On the court, the kid raised his arms high and rushed towards the end zone and Levi, pushing away other teammates who came forward to celebrate. He jumped on Levi like a koala, waving his right arm as if he was waving a whip, shouting happily.

"Touchdown, rookie, it's a touchdown!"

Although he played quarterback twice in the regular season last year and had already scored a touchdown with Levi, the situation is still different now. Since Smith's transfer, the pressure on Mahomes' shoulders has been gradually increasing, whether it is doubts or the explanation of "give the young people some time", all of them are invisible pressure.

If Levi hadn't kept forcing him to train and bury his head in studying the tactical manual, so that he wouldn't have time to think about anything else and would just go home and fall asleep after a full day of training, Mahomes' head might have been filled with negative reports and hate speech to the point of exploding.

but now--

First touchdown as a starter.

It is joy and catharsis, and more importantly, it is stimulating, enjoyable and refreshing.

Mahomes was totally immersed in it, letting himself enjoy every second.

In the live broadcast room, Al Michaels, the NBC commentator who witnessed the exciting opening game on site for the second consecutive year, saw this scene, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he couldn't help but make a joke.

"I have a feeling that the combination of No. 15 and No. 23 of the Kansas City Chiefs may bring more surprises this season."

Buzz. Buzz. Buzz.

Arrowhead Stadium was in an uproar, the scorching heat wave was venting down with its fangs and claws, almost breaking free from its restraints and rushing out of the TV screen -

At this moment, it is not just the fans who are paying attention to the opening game. The other thirty teams and countless league players are also paying attention.

Facing the defensive powerhouse Pittsburgh Steelers, the Kansas City Chiefs' offense showed an upgrade in efficiency and attitude compared to last season.

No one can ignore.

Especially the defensive coordinator and the defensive players.

"Aaron, what do you think?"

In Los Angeles, Aaron Donald, the league's best defensive player last season, is lifting weights. He sits on the machine to train his chest muscles while staring at the TV screen. The clanging sound of the iron is out of tune with the party in the pool house, but other players are no longer surprised by this scene.

Donald didn't answer immediately, and only let out a breath after finishing this set of training.

"At the moment, we can't see the effectiveness of their training with JJ Watt. We need to continue to wait and see. I am looking forward to the subsequent games."

In Donald's eyes, there is number 23 and number 15. A silly smile appears on his honest and cute face that looks like a teddy bear:

Hey.

Others shuddered, got goosebumps and screamed wildly.

"0:7".

The home team took the first goal.

Although it was just a touchdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense encountered total suppression, which still made the atmosphere of the visiting team a little depressing.

The pressure suddenly fell on the visiting team's offensive group.

The former iron triangle lost its indestructible stability due to Bell's absence. Neither Roethlisberger nor Brown spoke to motivate his teammates. Instead, a figure stood by like a flea, eager to try.

JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Zhu Zhu gets excited whenever he plays against Levi.

Haha, Levi played well, so what? Next, it's up to him to destroy the Kansas City Chiefs' defense with an even better performance, return the ball with a touchdown, and then become a superhero.

Zhu Zhu straightened his chest slightly, full of confidence.

Last season, the Kansas City Chiefs' defense had ups and downs, relying on strong performances at critical moments to avoid falling behind. After some tinkering during the offseason, can they stand the test this season?
The first test is the Pittsburgh Steelers without running back Bell.

To be precise, without Bell's strong ground support, the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense did face severe challenges. Tomlin attached great importance to ground offense. Because of this, the relationship between Bell and the team completely broke down, which the league did not expect. Everyone thought Tomlin would fight for Bell.

But the team in front of us still has Roethlisberger, Brown and Tomlin, and no one can underestimate them.

Zhu Zhu: Hey, there’s me too!
(End of this chapter)