Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 587: Deception Tactics
"Wow, Roethlisberger!"

"Who could have thought that the first touchdown in the second half would be scored by Roethlisberger? This was definitely something no one had expected before the season kicked off."

"but!"

"The Pittsburgh Steelers took the lead!"

"Sure enough, the outcome can never be easily predicted until the last moment."

Layout, calculation, game——

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally showed the fangs they had been sharpening throughout the offseason.

Oh yeah!
Tomlin clenched his fists in celebration, rarely showing his true emotions. He looked across the court to the other side, with murderous intent in his eyes. His belief in victory and high morale were burning.

In this game, only victory is allowed, failure is not allowed.

There is no other option.

Tomlin knew that Bell was paying attention, the team management was paying attention, and the entire league, relevant and irrelevant, was paying attention.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are so tough and resolute in their attitude towards a top running back like Bell. Putting aside the interests of the league, is this wise?
Indeed, the season opener is just one game and cannot determine the direction of the entire season; however, the pressure of winning or losing this game is enormous and may determine the team's condition in the next series of games.

They must win.

however.

The Kansas City Chiefs are really a tough team to beat. They have undergone a comprehensive transformation from offense to defense. Coupled with the enthusiasm of the young players, they are all gearing up for the new season, which has pushed Tomlin into a desperate situation.

Tomlin had no choice but to use his best skills one by one.

Some of them, Tomlin was the secret weapon prepared for Week 4 of the regular season against the century-old division rival Baltimore Ravens, and now it has come out ahead of schedule.

However, there is no alternative.

The Battle of the Steel Ravens was important, but so is the opening battle.

"Ah. Ah!"

Tomlin also roared, releasing pressure for the first time since the start of the game.

Catharsis is also short-lived.

Tomlin immediately regained his sense and calm and continued to deploy his troops.

Because Tomlin knows Reid's ability and the potential of the Kansas City Chiefs, and this is Arrowhead Stadium, the defending champions are in strong momentum, and any little breathing space may become a turning point to overturn the situation. They must seize the opportunity to continue to expand their advantage.

Starting from the special forces team——

This is also the bottom line.

"Pretty!"

"Obviously, the Pittsburgh Steelers' drive was carefully calculated and planned."

"The visiting team chose to deliberately kick shallow and create a ground ball, disrupting the returner's catch; at the same time, the special team quickly followed up with collisions and tackles, refusing to let the home team touch the ball and keeping the football rolling."

"at last."

“The football lands on the five-yard line.”

"Wow, this kickoff strategy really brought an unexpected surprise. After halftime, the Pittsburgh Steelers still firmly controlled the rhythm of the game."

"Now, the Kansas City Chiefs offense must start the attack from the five-yard line in front of the end zone, which is still a dilemma for the defending champions."

The situation became further stalemate.

On the other side, the Pittsburgh Steelers were making frequent moves, making consecutive big moves to seize the initiative.

Here, the Kansas City Chiefs had to be caught up in the opponent's rhythm and had to adapt to the situation. The moment to test Reid's on-the-spot command ability came again.

Front of the end zone, five-yard line.

This also means that Mahomes must stand near the end zone line to kick off. Levi can stand parallel or retreat, but in this position, no matter what tactics are used, it is difficult to fully execute his hands and feet, and he must be cautious.

The Kansas City Chiefs' choice is a double running back tactic.

Levi and Hunter appear at the same time.

The core strategy of a general team's double running back tactics lies in the cooperation of the two running backs, whether it is breaking screens or making a feint to the east and attacking in the west, it all comes down to running the ball.

However, the Kansas City Chiefs' double running back tactics are different. Levi and Hunter are both dual threats who can run and catch. The strategy is not limited to ground advancement, and the possibilities increase suddenly, creating opportunities for unfavorable situations at the front of the end zone.

And, the Pittsburgh Steelers need to consider a key question:
Levi, is he a bait or a ball handler?
The air suddenly became tense, and the crowds of the two teams gathered near the Kansas City Chiefs' end zone, making the space extremely crowded.

Then--

kick off.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns held his breath. From the first quarter, he was suppressed by Levi and Kelce in turn. Although he was a cornerback, he was frequently taken advantage of by players who were bigger than him. Even in the second quarter, he did not get any good results.

In the entire team, it seemed that he was the only one fighting alone in another game.

This feeling is terrible.

He wanted to counterattack. He was not the one being pressed to the ground and rubbed. He should be the master holding the whip in the master-servant game.

Now, the opportunity has come.

Burns didn't care whether the Kansas Chief had a smoke bomb or not. He aimed at his side anyway. He didn't care whether it was Levi or Hunter. He was ready to pounce like a tiger descending from the mountain. He just wanted to show momentum.

"attack!"

At the command, Burns pushed Kelsey in front of him and crossed the line of scrimmage into the pocket regardless of anything.

Raid!

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive tactics this time have only one core idea -

Raid.

Firstly, there was no surprise attack in the entire second quarter, so what we were pursuing now was a surprise.

Secondly, position is crucial, and the position at the front of the end zone is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, which is the defense's opportunity.

Therefore, one can defeat ten skills with one force.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense rolled up their sleeves, completely ignoring the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive tactics, and made a desperate breakthrough in an unreasonable manner, instantly bursting out with amazing energy.

Overwhelming!

Burns was stepping forward, and he was shaken by Kelsey's fake move, so that his stepping action was not smooth enough. A figure had already passed by from the right side first, and he only had time to catch a glimpse of wind with the corner of his eye.

Morgan Burnett, a safety transferred from the Green Bay Packers this season, currently plays the role of a nickel back in the team, and his main task is to keep a close eye on Levi.

Burnett, taking the lead, did not stand in the short pass area waiting for Levi as usual, but the Tiger went downhill across the line of scrimmage and cut into the end zone.

Burns: Damn, the credit is going to be taken away.

Burns, unwilling to fall behind, also sped up and broke into the end zone one after another.

Target, Levi?
No, Hunter.

Obviously, Levi on the other side was also severely affected, being trapped on three sides; the Kansas Chiefs also expected that the Pittsburgh Steelers would definitely focus on defending Levi, so they simply used Levi as bait, and Mahomes handed the football to Hunter.

Reid can’t be blamed for being conservative.

Mahomes' passing success rate in the second quarter was not good. His route selection and defensive reading were too rough. He is still young and needs more polishing. After the halftime break, Mahomes was still a little confused. Instead of letting the Pittsburgh Steelers go all out to capture the young quarterback, it would be better to give the football to the running back and use the running back's personal ability to break through.

At the very least, advance three or five yards and get out of the dangerous quagmire of the end zone.

Hunter took a deep breath and his eyes lit up. The chance to prove himself had come. The chance to prove that he was no less capable than Levi and Bell had come.

Bend your knees, lower your shoulders, and push off the ground!

(End of this chapter)