Chapter 387 Superhero
Harrison Buck, a rookie kicker, came to the Kansas City Chiefs from the Carolina Panthers midway through the season to save the game.

But unexpectedly, Buck performed so well that he was one of the six kickers in the entire league with a 100% success rate in extra points and free kicks, and he was the only one of the six players who had kicked the ball more than times.

A rising star!

A completely unexpected player who has grown into the league’s top kicker this season.

In the last wild-card game, Buck had the opportunity to play the role of a superhero who saved the team; but unexpectedly, Levi rushed into the end zone in an attempt to enter the free kick range, scored a touchdown to reverse the situation, and led the team to advance to the divisional game, so Buck did not appear on the court.

But he didn’t expect that after a lot of twists and turns, the opportunity came to Buck again.

“27:27”.

After the Kansas City Chiefs’ Hail Mary was successful, the game time was reset, but the Kansas City Chiefs still had a chance to complete the extra point kick.

If the extra point was successful, the Kansas City Chiefs would defeat the New England Patriots.

If the extra point fails, the two sides will enter a brutal overtime.

The burden is on Buck’s shoulders.

As Levi said –

From the defense to the offense to the special teams, if they want to win this game, no one can be left behind. This is a real team.

Buck looked at Levi in ​​front of him and couldn’t help but feel proud!
then.

Buck straightened his back, opened his shoulders, raised his head and chest, and solemnly took the football from Levi. The Kansas City Chiefs players behind and on his sides all clapped and high-fived.

Snapped. Snap.

Snapped. Snap.

There was no cheering, nor was there any need for cheering. Even though they were standing alone on the away stage of Foxburg at this moment, they would not be timid or retreat.

Because they have each other to fight alongside.

One step, another step.

Buck led the special team onto the field.

After Mahomes and Levi high-fived, he also came on the court.

In the extra point kick, Mahomes will occasionally serve as the ball handler. Don’t underestimate this inconspicuous position of the ball handler. There are many cases in history where the kicker missed the winning goal because the ball handler failed to hold the ball well.

The New England Patriots special team also appeared on the scene——

The game isn’t over until the whistle blows.

Buck was slightly excited, his heart beating wildly.

Buck admitted that he had dreamed of this moment, a small kicker, an insignificant role in the special team, a role that no one cared about and no one appreciated for their efforts, a role that was less valuable and less valued than a running back, after being kicked out of the Carolina Panthers and transferred to the sparring group, he stepped on a colorful cloud and became a hero who determined the outcome of the game.

What was that experience like?
When a girl hears that he is a football player, she often shows admiration and respect; but when a girl hears that he is a kicker, she often loses interest and may not even know that there is such a position in football.

But now, the kicker is about to take the stage, standing under the spotlight at the center of the world.

Buck knew he was a little too excited——

What a football player needs is calmness and concentration, not excitement.

Buck took a deep breath and clenched his fists secretly. Just like Levi, just like the situation Levi was facing, he and Levi fought side by side.

When he opened his eyes again, Buck had regained his composure.

Observing the wind direction, the formation, and the environment, Buck got into the role.

The entire Gillette Stadium erupted in overwhelming noise in an attempt to disturb Buck. The hoarse shouts burst out with hysterical energy at this moment, venting down in an overwhelming manner. Buck was like a small boat that could be destroyed and swallowed by the huge waves at any time.

Two armies, facing off.

The specific formations for extra points and free kicks are slightly different, but overall it is the same as when the offense plays against the defense. The New England Patriots special teams will also rush the pass, apply pressure, and try to disrupt the kick, while the Kansas City Chiefs special teams need to organize them.

What’s more, now that the New England Patriots have no way out, they will definitely go all out to try to disrupt the extra point kick.

The air suddenly became tense.

Buck raised his hand to indicate that he was ready –

kick off.

Support the ball.

start up.

Run up. Kick off.

Buck kicked the football into the goal in one go.

however–

“pause!”

The New England Patriots requested a timeout.

The tense heartstrings had just relaxed, but then they tensed up again.

Mahomes looked at Buck and exchanged glances with Buck through his helmet, “Are you okay?”

Buck took a deep breath and nodded vigorously to Mahomes, “It’s okay.”

This tactic is very common in the NFL.

Simply put, it disrupts the rhythm of the kicker, and is often used in decisive kicks, whether it is a free kick or an extra point.

The opposing coach only needs to tell the referee to time out when the center kicks the ball. Then, regardless of whether the kicker scores or not, the kick will not count and the kick must be repeated.

In this way, the psychological burden on the player is increased, just like a penalty kick in football.

Buck is aware of this move. What’s more, he is a rookie and lacks game experience. With Belichick’s experience, there is no way he will not take advantage of this.

So, he expected it.

I was a little nervous when I first played football, but now that this has happened, I can relax.

“The pressure is gradually accumulating.”

“Buck had a perfect rookie season, but the playoffs and the regular season are different after all. Now the fate of the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots rests on him. The pressure is unimaginable.”

“If it were me, I wouldn’t want to be in Buck’s position right now.”

“But now, we are waiting.”

“it is good.”

“kick off!”

“The New England Patriots raided, and New England chose to go all out and give it a try!”

tear.

The New England Patriots destroyed the Kansas City Chiefs’ special teams offensive line. Linebacker Van Noy came on the field, crossed the crowd, jumped into the air, spread his arms and legs, and flew in the direction of Buck.

A shadow came towards me.

Buck, noticed.

Obviously, the New England Patriots fought hard.

But Buck remained unmoved, his attention 100% focused on himself.

He will not let Levi down, nor will he let down the offensive and defensive teams. More importantly, this is his moment, this is his spotlight.

Push off the ground, lift your feet——

For a brief moment, time seemed to have paused. Buck could clearly see the expressions on every face in front of him, Van Noy’s hideous look, Mahomes’s concentration, and the roars of thousands of fans at Gillette Stadium. All of these formed a huge shadow that loomed in front of him. There was no sunlight in the midnight of Foxburg.

But, it doesn’t matter.

He would use his own feet and his own strength to break through the blockade before him, allowing the sunlight to shine down and fall naked on the crown of the Kansas Chief.

Play football.

Mahomes placed the football steadily and rushed over with a clean force.

The football flew out.

Whoosh!
The football drew a smooth parabola, passed the umbrella lizard Van Noy, and passed steadily through the New England Patriots’ goal, without any accidents or deviations.

The arrow pierced the heart and hit the target accurately.

“28:27”.

The game ends, Kansas City Chiefs win.

(End of this chapter)