Chapter 380 A glimmer of hope

Belichick is worthy of being Belichick.

While everyone’s attention was on time control and maintaining victory, Belichick was prepared to break the rules and take advantage of the Kansas City Chiefs’ desperate all-out effort.

Facing second-and-15, the New England Patriots unexpectedly made an explosive play. This was a very, very rare long pass attack in this game.

Moreover, Belichick has a thorough plan to ensure that Brady will not be sacked again——

A running back and a wide receiver, both dropping back, play the role of the sixth and seventh offensive linemen, building a dam.

Finally, the offensive line that has been up and down and shaky this season felt Brady’s demonic gaze and put in a convincing performance.

Carry!
The New England Patriots used their numerical advantage to withstand the Kansas City Chiefs’ human wave tactics, and both sides spared no expense in the front-line confrontation.

At least the New England Patriots can afford the gamble.

Because they have Gronkowski.

Although the New England Patriots sacrificed a wide receiver to strengthen pocket protection, this also means that they only have three receiving points; but the three receiving points include Amandola and Gronkowski, the big killer.

All the pressure is put on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Revis did not see through the New England Patriots’ offensive tactics this time. He still tried to step forward to assist in the pass rush, but he immediately realized that something was wrong and sounded the alarm when he saw the number of people protecting the pocket.

Secondary startup.

While observing Brady’s pocket steps, he also looked for Gronkowski’s position.

However, Gronkowski’s ability lies in the fact that he can still catch the football in a strong confrontation. Not to mention a one-on-one situation, he can also hold his own when facing double-team or triple-team.

If they focus on Gronkowski, Brady can pass to Amendola.

If they don’t do this, no one will have the confidence to face Gronkowski one-on-one.

But at this moment, Revis could no longer care about these——

found it!
Gronkowski’s burly figure was already particularly eye-catching, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ backfield was empty, which made him stand out even more.

Tap tap tap, tap tap tap.

Revis was watching and immediately caught sight of safety Murray.

Eric Murray came on as a substitute after Berry was ruled out for the season due to injury and became the starting safety of the Kansas City Chiefs, but Berry’s vacancy was very obvious. Reid was not satisfied with Murray’s performance. Berry’s starting position was filled by three safeties in turn, and Reid was always looking for the best combination.

Unfortunately, there is only one Berry.

Until the playoffs, no player had secured the starting spot left vacant by Berry.

From this detail, it can be seen that Murray is not a top player.

But now, Murray has to face Gronkowski, who is difficult to control even with multiple top players teaming up to double-team him. This…

Revis has no confidence either, but if he cooperates with Murray, there may be a glimmer of hope.

However, Revis has only been with the team for a short time, and he has had very little time to get used to the second-line defense. Not to mention developing a tacit understanding, even normal tactical coordination may not be able to be completed smoothly.

How to do?
There is no way out and there is no way back. We have to go ahead even if we have to bite the bullet.

Revis was experienced after all, and he looked up at the flight path of the football in time.

Cross the midfield line and start falling.

This should be a long pass of about forty-five to fifty yards.

This is not Brady’s comfort zone.

In Brady’s arsenal, long passes are not prominent. Although he can pass, his stability and accuracy are relatively poor. Of course, this is only relative. From an absolute point of view, Brady’s long passes are definitely not weak.

After the straight-line flight distance exceeds forty yards, the rotation and parabola of the football will become unstable, and the receiver often needs to adjust himself to complete the catch. This is also a test for the receiver.

It is precisely because of this that Brady prefers to pass to familiar targets when making long passes.

For example, now, Gronkowski.

After a glance, Revis immediately made a judgment, quickly looked at Murray, and waved his right hand to signal Murray to entangle Gronkowski.

Revis didn’t know if Murray saw it or understood what he meant, but there was no time to think about it now.

Move forward, move forward.

Then, cut across. …

On the other side, Murray was approaching Gronkowski quickly. Although he knew that he could not compete in a head-on confrontation, he still needed to try his best.

Wait, Revis?

what does that mean?
Murray was unsure, and in that split second he didn’t have time to think carefully. The only thing he was sure of was that Revis was assisting him in defense.

A little more at ease.

Murray looked up at the falling curve of the football.

coming.

Taking the lead, Murray used his body to press against Gronkowski’s shoulders to prevent him from turning around to face the football; but Gronkowski turned around like a whale, and his absolute strength burst out instantly, pushing Murray out.

Then, both of them turned their backs to the end zone, facing the direction where the football was coming from, and Gronkowski was ready to catch the ball.

Uh, ahhhh!
Murray clenched his teeth tightly. He did not give up. Instead, he used all his strength to add his body weight and completely crushed Gronkowski’s body.

Push, bump, and squeeze.

Like an ant trying to shake a tree, Murray now finally knew what that felt like, but Gronkowski didn’t move at all.

however.

At this moment, a figure in a white jersey appeared in front of him.

Run-up and jump.

Revis was completely lifted into the air, his arms and body stretched to the extreme, even his fingertips extended from his palms, his face facing the sky, his back facing the ground, his body like a whale leaping out of the sea with its back facing the sky.

Grand and elegant

The right hand appears on the falling track of the football.

Intercept?

No, almost.

Revis stretched out his entire body, and his fingertips gently rubbed the football.

Chi.

A rub and a push.

Exhaustion.

The fingertips separated from the football, and Revis felt the pull of gravity, falling rapidly. The football in his pupils began to spin rapidly, in a parabola, rising slightly, just slightly.

Revis saw it.

Murray and Gronkowski saw it, too.

Time, stagnates!
Then–

Murray, push off the ground, exert force, and hit!
The power deep in his dantian pressed against Gronkowski’s right shoulder without reservation, pressing down on Gronkowski’s shoulder and chest on that side.

It only takes a brief moment.

Gronkowski watched helplessly as the football brushed past his right fingertips and flew out.

Damn!

“The pass was incomplete!”

“God, the New England Patriots’ long pass attack without warning was not completed. Revis and Murray worked together to prevent Gronkowski from killing the game and gave the Kansas Chiefs a glimmer of hope.”

“The Kansas City Chiefs defense showed incredible energy late in the fourth quarter, strangling the defending champions with absolute strength and dominance.”

“Third and 13 yards, the New England Patriots need to face the dilemma of extra-long third-down yardage, and the Kansas City Chiefs continue to gasp on the edge of the cliff.”

“Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! Applause to the entire defense of the Kansas City Chiefs! They showed unyielding determination!”

“incredible!”

(End of this chapter)