Chapter 1113 Move forward courageously
Stalemate

This is the key word.

For the Kansas City Chiefs, they needed to score, but not too quickly.

Because they need to control the game time. If the scoring speed is too fast and Rodgers comes on the court again, the control of the game time will fall into the hands of the Green Bay Packers, and they will be passive; but if their offense is too tight and cautious, and a link goes wrong, resulting in a failure to score, then the loss will outweigh the gain, and it will be equivalent to giving the initiative of victory to Rodgers.

Control is necessary, but the key is to keep moving forward.

For the Green Bay Packers, things are simple, they need to stop their opponents.

What time to control the score and what to overtake are not the things they need to consider. They need to fight to the death. Stopping the Kansas City Chiefs from scoring is the top priority. Even if Rogers does not have time to play, as long as they can stop the opponent, the game can be dragged into overtime.

It is precisely because of this that the Green Bay Packers let go of their burdens and went all out.

As the advantages stacked up and shifted, the situation changed subtly.

“The desperate Green Bay Packers defense vs. the restrained Kansas City Chiefs offense.”

In a delicate situation, the Green Bay Packers’ defense burst out with incredible energy and is quietly changing the situation of the game.

The rhythm of the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense was disrupted.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Moore was feeling the pressure again.

Why has Moore been in the league for so many years but still failed to become a qualified starting quarterback, and is even not as good as “Bearded” Ryan Fitzpatrick?
The point is, Moore couldn’t handle the pressure.

When things are going well, playing in your own style and winning the game is not a matter of ability. Every professional player can perform brilliantly when he is at his peak.

In the face of pressure, in confrontation, and in difficult situations, how to adjust yourself, how to form a confrontation, how to reverse the situation, and how to maintain competitive state, these are the real challenges in the professional arena.

Obviously, Moore never stood the test.

In daily training, Moore can play with great vigor and vigor; but in the actual stalemate confrontation of the game, Moore will soon be exposed.

In front of you, that’s it.

Just like at the beginning and at the end, when the pressure intensified, Moore became confused and his mind went blank.

Objectively speaking, not to mention Moore, even Mahomes in front of the TV had sweaty palms. Such a situation is a challenge for any quarterback.

Now, Mahomes finally understands:

Why are coaches more prone to heart disease and high blood pressure?
When the players are standing on the court, firstly, they have no time to think about other things, they must focus on the game; secondly, even if they are nervous or tired, they can still change the outcome of the game through their own efforts.

The coaches stood on the sidelines of the court, unable to do anything except worry. They were thinking about what they should do but in the end they were unable to change the situation of the game themselves and could only let their hearts beat wildly.

In front of us, the same is true for Mahomes——

“Matt, calm down. Stay focused.”

“One gear at a time, come on, focus on what’s in front of you!”

This was the only thing Mahomes could do now. Everyone in the waiting area of ​​the hospital held their breath.

After stumbling and bumping, the Kansas City Chiefs withstood the test of two third downs and finally advanced to the 35-yard line of the Green Bay Packers, but they were once again hit by a strong attack from the Green Bay Packers’ defense.

On first down and ten yards, Moore’s pass was inaccurate and failed to connect.

On second down and 10 yards, Moore’s pass trajectory was not well controlled. Although Kelce caught the ball, he was unable to move forward and was double-teamed.

On third down and six yards, the Green Bay Packers saw through the Kansas City Chiefs’ fake pass, double-teamed the ball, and tackled Levi from behind the strong line to complete the stop.

strike out.

The worst thing finally happened.

Throughout the second half, the two teams kept a strong rhythm with fierce competition. However, near the end of the game, the balance was unexpectedly broken and the Kansas City Chiefs were struck out. At this time, there was still one minute and 47 seconds left before the end of the game.

So, what to do?
The “35:35” tie situation leaves the Kansas City Chiefs with two options:

First, take the risk of a 52-yard free kick.

Second, forcefully challenge the fourth gear and eighth code.

Of course, there is also the most conservative and safest option, punting.

However, in the current situation, punting is meaningless, which is equivalent to handing over the opportunity to the opponent like a turtle.

And it’s Aaron Rodgers.

Obviously, this is something Reed doesn’t want to see.

So, challenge the free kick, or force the fourth gear?

Reed took a deep breath. The situation was difficult, but he did not hesitate:

Hit fourth gear.

Indeed, they could take the risk and try a free kick, but even if the 52-yard free kick went in, it wouldn’t mean much, because Rogers would still have a hundred seconds to try the Hail Mary, and if successful, the Green Bay Packers would win the game.

If they choose to force a fourth-down play, even if it fails, the situation will be the same. Facing Rodgers’ second appearance on the court, the Green Bay Packers are ready to rely on a free kick or a touchdown to win the game.

In other words, the worst situation of forcing the fourth gear and the best situation of attempting a free kick are almost the same, and the overall situation has not changed fundamentally.

Reid chose to force a fourth-down attack without hesitation. They needed to go all out. Even if they failed, they needed to consume game time and create difficulties for the Green Bay Packers’ subsequent offense.

People often have prejudices. Two-time defending champions like the Kansas City Chiefs need to maintain their status quo and stick to their victory, so they will naturally become conservative and no longer have the momentum of “barefoot is not afraid of wearing shoes” in the past two seasons. The mentality of everyone from coaches to players will change.

However, this is not the case with the Kansas City Chiefs this season. Whether it is the overthrow and reconstruction of the defensive team or the innovation of the offensive team, they have always been actively changing and continuing to grow. This courage is truly impressive.

The same is true at this moment.

When Reed chose to force a fourth down, cheers ignited, spreading from Arrowhead Stadium to the entire Kansas City.

“fly!”

“fly!”

However, the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense had no time to catch their breath. With only forty seconds of offensive preparation time, they had to quickly complete the tactical layout.

Thousands of eyes were all on Moore.

Moore just felt a dry mouth, he knew how badly he performed in this offensive wave.

But what’s worse is that even if he realized it and tried to change it, he was still powerless.

What should we do now?
As soon as he looked up, Moore saw the smile on Levi’s mouth——

Yes, smile.

There is no tension, no anxiety, no timidity, no fear, but a bright smile.

“get ready.”

There wasn’t even any inspirational words or encouragement, just one sentence and they were ready to line up.

Moore turned around and lined up with alternating steps. Standing in the pocket, he felt a dry mouth and squeezed out a hoarse voice from his throat.

“attack!”

(End of this chapter)