Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 809 Psychological Pressure
Ten yards in one gear.

The Kansas City Chiefs have easily gained ten yards on four consecutive first downs to complete first down conversions. The smooth offense is gaining momentum and taking the initiative.

Now, the New England Patriots finally gave a positive response. Without waiting for the second or third gear, they launched an attack on the first gear with ten yards, breaking the balance in one fell swoop.

Tough, strong, tough——

The eleven players on the defensive team all stepped up.

In fact, if you calm down a little, you will know that the New England Patriots cannot adopt the "eleven-man pass rush pressure tactics", which is simply a crazy self-destructive tactic; but the point is that in a rapidly changing game, it is difficult for the brain to remain calm and it is very likely to be caught up in this storm.

Then, there is loss of judgment.

Once players lose the ability to make calm judgments, they are likely to make mistakes.

This is the real purpose of the New England Patriots' defensive team's comprehensive improvement, especially when the opposing quarterback is a young rookie who lacks experience. If he chooses to make a quick short pass or turns around to hand the football to the running back, he will just fall into the pocket prepared by the New England Patriots.

The attention of the two linebackers, Van Noy and Roberts, was completely on Levi, their eyes fixed on Levi.

This time, the New England Patriots' defense was not just an empty shell. The pass rush was a screen and it was serious, but it was slightly different from usual.

Normally, the New England Patriots tend to use linebackers to complete the raid; but at this moment, the New England Patriots' defensive front line suddenly exerted force to break the balance.

The first wave of impact is formed by the overall step forward, and the second wave of squeezing and impact is formed by the variation and surprise attack of the defensive front line, waiting for Mahomes to deal with it. If Mahomes does not make a quick short pass or does not hurriedly hand the football to Levi, the linebackers will step forward in the form of the third wave of impact.

It sounds clear in description, but in actual game, the difference is just milliseconds. There is no obvious gap between one wave and another. It all depends on on-the-spot reaction and improvisation. The New England Patriots defense really pushed the intensity to a new level in this confrontation.

The air is completely tense.

The pressure, wave after wave, gathered towards Mahomes and Levi in ​​a crushing manner.

The entire world and the entire space and time suddenly entered acceleration mode. Everything seemed to be running at five or ten times the speed, evolving into a rapid rotation with colorful lights.

Mahomes was mentally prepared, or at least he thought he was, but when he really felt the impact of the pressure, his fingertips still tightened slightly.

Danger!

It's an instinctive signal, a subconscious warning.

However, he glanced at his friends on one side. Surrounded by the rolling white air waves, Mahomes could not see his wide receivers and tight ends for the time being, but he could still clearly see Levi's figure within his field of vision.

Steady and resolute, focused and calm.

Not only was he not panicking, but he also seemed eager to try.

opportunity!

This is the second signal in Mahomes' mind. Danger is indeed danger, but danger can also become an opportunity. The key lies in on-the-spot response.

Glancing at Levi, Mahomes' passion and blood began to burn.

Mahomes and Levi's sights briefly met in the air, and then the two of them started in different directions.

Mahomes retreats; Levi advances.

Amid the torrent of pressure from the New England Patriots' defense, the gears of the Kansas City Chiefs' offense continued to run smoothly.

Difficult, but determined. Van Noy and Roberts immediately caught Levi:
The No. 23 nimbly and lightly bypassed the hardest-hit area where the defensive line was fully pressuring and the offensive line was in danger, crossed the line of scrimmage and moved vertically along the slot.

Roberts and Van Noy both started at almost the same time, but their reactions were completely different.

Roberts looked at Van Noy from the corner of his eye, and Van Noy looked at Roberts from the corner of his eye. Both of them seemed to be looking at a fool.

Roberts moved forward, rushing toward Mahomes. It was clear at a glance that Levi didn't have the ball and Mahomes was ready to pass the ball. They needed to assist the defensive front line to further put the rookie quarterback into a storm of pressure.

Van Noy moves laterally toward Levi, knowing that Levi doesn't have the ball, but that Mahomes could connect with Levi and make a quick, short pass, rather than running after the football, to block the pass target in the short pass zone.

In a flash, their eyes briefly collided, but neither of them changed their judgment. They insisted on moving forward and embarked on different paths:
That idiot.

Roberts rushed forward at full speed, and the Kansas City Chiefs' precarious pocket protection could not hold out for long. It fell apart, and Mahomes was completely exposed in front of everyone, isolated and helpless.

Roberts' eyes lit up and said, "Don't worry, Little Red Riding Hood. Let the Big Bad Wolf end your lonely journey in the forest."

Push off the ground, step forward, and rush forward.

Roberts didn't even need to take a detour. He could go all the way south from the center and rush towards Mahomes effortlessly, passing through the confrontation and entanglement of the front line players in the shortest straight distance and charging forward like a bull regardless of anything.

Hey, bear with it, it might be a little painful.

However, Mahomes stood calmly in the pocket, took continuous steps back to open up space, and moved around among the shattered fragments of the pocket. Although the pocket no longer existed, the offensive linemen still gritted their teeth and fought alone to block the defensive linemen, buying Mahomes some precious breathing time to complete the pass.

However, Mahomes was slow to pass the ball and kept wandering in the pocket, like a lost Little Red Riding Hood.

There is no passing target.

The New England Patriots' defense's full step forward was just a cover. After a fake shot, they quickly stuck to the receiver, continuing the full-court pressing strategy to cut off Mahomes' passing offensive weapon.

Mahomes needs to remain patient.

But patience takes time, and Roberts has already come in.

It's about to happen!
Mahomes remained calm in the face of danger, and even deliberately slowed down his pace to wait for Roberts. At the critical moment, he turned sideways and made Roberts miss.

Then, he turned 360 degrees counterclockwise, completely avoiding Roberts.

Roberts gritted his teeth, slammed on the brakes to control his body, and chased after him relentlessly, chasing Mahomes like a girl chasing butterflies.

One in front and one behind, you chase me.

Mahomes continued to move laterally, keeping his steps light amidst the stormy waves. He raised his head to scan the entire field and glanced to the left.

Roberts no longer cared about that. Could it be Hill?

Reflexively, Roberts looked back, and when he looked back again, he saw that Mahomes was ready to pass the ball.

Oops, I got fooled!

Mahomes paused, swung his arms, and swung his arms quickly in a short period of time. The power burst out instantly, and a powerful energy burst out from the depths of his dantian.

Huh!
The rainbow pass broke through the air.

(End of this chapter)