Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 736 The heroes compete for the throne
The playoffs are intense and there is no time to breathe.

The first wild-card game came to an end, and then, also on Saturday, also in Texas, in prime time in the evening, the second wild-card game began.

This is the first time in NFL history that Texas will hold two playoff games on the same day, the first in Houston and the second in Dallas.

To be precise, it should be the AT&T Stadium in Arlington near Dallas, where the NFC fourth-seeded Dallas Cowboys will host the visiting fifth-seeded Seattle Seahawks.

"50%VS50%".

It's a 50-50 match. This is the closest and most intense clash in the wildcard round. The two teams that both had ten wins and six losses in the regular season are facing off. Judging from the strength on paper and the season status, the two teams are almost evenly matched and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. The suspense of victory or defeat depends entirely on their performance on the spot, which is why the league chose to schedule this game at night.

The first wild-card game was disappointing, and the spectators said that all their expectations were placed on the second game. Regardless of the outcome, they hope that the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks can join forces to present a wonderful game.

The result lived up to expectations——

The game was extremely brutal.

It was not only intense, but also brutal, showing with actual actions the excitement and heat of the playoffs hand-to-hand combat, with rivers of blood flowing.

The whole game remained in a stalemate, and the offensive and defensive clashes never widened the gap. The back-and-forth confrontation ran through every match and lasted all the way to the end.

For the spectators, it was a carnival and everyone applauded; but for the fans of the two teams, it was a complete torment.

With two minutes and fourteen seconds left in the game, the Dallas Cowboys were leading by ten points and almost everyone thought the game was over, but Seattle Seahawks quarterback Wilson once again proved his ability.

A long pass combined with two mid-range passes took only fifty seconds to score a touchdown; then the Seattle Seahawks chose a two-point conversion, Wilson ran the ball on the ground himself and the conversion was successful.

The score difference was suddenly shortened to two points.

At this time, there was one minute and seventeen seconds left in the game.

Carroll chose to gamble and kick.

Before the entire AT&T Stadium was on the verge of suffocation, 2012 undrafted rookie wide receiver Cole Beasley became the protagonist.

This unknown player who played for the Dallas Cowboys for six seasons and was still unknown stood under the spotlight tonight, playing a superhero and becoming famous in one battle. He desperately controlled the Seattle Seahawks' gambling kick and curled up into a shrimp shape to protect the football.

It extinguished the Seattle Seahawks' hopes of a comeback.

Afterwards, Dallas Cowboys running back Elliott used up all the game time with continuous ground attacks, and the AT&T Stadium welcomed the whistle that ended the game amid cheers.

"22:24".

The Dallas Cowboys narrowly advanced.

AT&T Stadium went crazy. This was the Dallas Cowboys' first playoff win since 2014, and also the first playoff win since the current quarterback Prescott and running back Elliott teamed up.

After former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo retired, people said that Prescott and Elliott would carry the banner of America's Team. They have the strength, talent and potential, and they can become the partners of the Dallas Cowboys to return to the top of the Super Bowl.

However, it took Prescott and Elliott three full seasons to finally make it through the first round of the playoffs.

So, could this be a turning point for them?
It just so happens that the world is in chaos this season, opportunities are everywhere, and heroes emerge in troubled times. Who knows, maybe this year will be the moment for the Dallas Cowboys to reach the top?
All of a sudden, a variety of voices were heard, and one of them quietly stood out and quickly swept across the entire alliance like a prairie fire.

"Maybe, the Dallas Cowboys are this year's Kansas City Chiefs?" Look, the Dallas Cowboys have Prescott and Elliott, two third-year players; the Kansas City Chiefs have Mahomes and Levy, two second-year players.

They all entered the league together, grew together and fought together. They all had running backs who grew first and exploded first, and then took the quarterbacks to fly together.

Prescott and Mahomes are both quarterbacks with excellent physical conditions, slightly strong and capable of running the ball. Elliott and Levi are also running backs with outstanding styles and dominance.

Moreover, both the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs have shown growth on offense this season, but the defense is the key that cannot be ignored.

All kinds, all kinds.

The more you analyze, the more this becomes true.

When the media put this point of view to the two core members of the Dallas Cowboys——

Elliot seemed to be meaningful, "We'll see."

Prescott smiled innocently and shrugged, "I don't mind meeting them in the Super Bowl." His words revealed strong confidence.

However, when the same question was thrown to Levi, Levi laughed heartily, "The Dallas Cowboys are the Dallas Cowboys, they are America's team! Are you willing to compare yourself with Captain America? God, I hope this doesn't happen, it should be a nightmare."

Is this modesty or irony?
"The only thing we need to focus on now is the divisional round. That's all. As for the next step, please don't spoil it." Levi's face was full of smiles, and he seemed to be at ease, and he easily avoided the Super Bowl question.

Likewise, the Dallas Cowboys question is avoided.

The subtext is... the Dallas Cowboys just won a wild-card game, is it too arrogant to look forward to the Super Bowl now? At least advance to the next round first?
There is a needle hidden in the cotton, and the sharpness hidden in the words is left to the general public to interpret.

But at least, Levi is right about one thing: focus on the present, which is the correct way to open the playoffs.

On Sunday, January 6th, the wildcard round continues.

In the afternoon, the Philadelphia Eagles will challenge the Chicago Bears away.

This game was nicknamed the "Reid Bowl" by the media because Reid's two disciples, Peterson and Nagy, were about to face off. It was also a powerful clash between the two past offensive coordinators of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Last season, Peterson and Reid lost both times they faced off, especially the loss in the Super Bowl, which was particularly bitter. That game could also be considered an indirect confrontation between Peterson and Nagy. Now both of them are standing in the position of head coach and arranging the troops, and the atmosphere is different.

In the evening, the Los Angeles Lightning challenged the Baltimore Ravens.

Normally, this should have been a battle of contradictions, but some changes have quietly taken place this season. The replacement of the two quarterbacks "Rivers VS Jackson" with the new one has become a hot topic in the media.

From the analysis of paper strength, the Baltimore Ravens, who still have defensive foundation and have found successors on offense, have a slight advantage.

But this is the playoffs, anything can happen.

What's more, don't forget that in terms of seed rankings, the Baltimore Ravens are number four and the Los Angeles Chargers are number five, but the latter is the team with the second-best record in the AFC this season after the Kansas City Chiefs, and is also the most difficult team in the wild card game.

The outcome is unpredictable.

(End of this chapter)