Chapter 397 Reason and Emotion
How did the 2017 playoffs end up like this?

The four quarterbacks from the four teams have zero experience in the combined conference finals in their careers, and it is their first time for all of them.

Not only the quarterback, but the defense also lacks superstars of the level of J.J. Watt, Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack, and Von Miller, pushing the chaos and intensity of the season to a whole new level.

There are no stars, no highlights, and no topics.

Goodell: I’m really too south.

and.

At least, the National League Finals was still a strong clash between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds. Judging from the regular season records, their meeting was what everyone expected. But in the American League Finals, the upset neighbors were still upsets, one after another, and finally created such a situation –

For the first time since 2002, there will be no Manning, Brady or Roethlisberger in the AFC Championship Game.

This is history, without a doubt history. The three horses that dominated the American League fell at the door of the American League Finals after 15 years, opening a new chapter.

However, the result of a series of upsets is a sharp drop in watchability.

Super Bowl champion?

To be honest, none of them.

For the spectators, this is a good thing, because the pattern has finally been broken and the Super Bowl champion will soon have a brand new face; but for amateur audiences who don’t care about football, this is a bad thing, because without familiar names and shining superstars, there will naturally be no traffic.

It is in this context that Levi stands out and has been creating new traffic and topics throughout the season. There is no reason to miss it.

At this time, Goodell’s foresight was once again demonstrated.

However, off-field topics are one thing, and professional predictions are another.

So, which two teams will win their respective conference championships and meet in the Super Bowl?

Looking at each other.

But what else can I do? Things have come to this point and I have to go ahead with it.

ESPN’s “Inside the League” once again sparked a heated and tense debate.

Somewhat surprisingly, in the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings are more favored.

Although the Philadelphia Eagles are the No. 1 seed and have home-field advantage, professionals generally believe that the Minnesota Vikings have better overall strength.

In terms of the offensive group, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Foles can only be said to be average, with no performance and no mistakes, and he did not drag the team down; but Minnesota Vikings’ undrafted quarterback Keenum proved with practical actions that he is ready, and he is more than just a transitional quarterback –

In the divisional round, Keenum proved his big heart in the critical moment with 318 passing yards and a 61-yard long pass for the buzzer-beating touchdown in the countdown. The eye-catching statistics in the regular season are definitely not just luck.

If it weren’t for Levi’s “that catch” being so amazing and incredible and Smith’s Hail Mary being so jaw-dropping, the discussion frenzy surrounding Keenum might have reached another level.

After the game, Keenum also said that he was as “eager” for the game as Levi.

As for the defensive team, the Philadelphia Eagles relied on the last wave of tough performance of the defensive team in the divisional round to extinguish the counterattack of Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons in a suffocating collision, helping the team to pass the dangerous test.

But the Minnesota Vikings are even better. Their defense ranks first in the league this season, limiting opponents to 275.95 yards per game. Their tough performance has continued into the playoffs. Even without superstar players, they have demonstrated team strength and are undoubtedly the best team this season.

All things considered, the Minnesota Vikings are ready to take the top spot in the NFC.

So, what about the American Federation?

Bart is struggling.

On an emotional level, he knew he should choose the Kansas City Chiefs. He really, really, really didn’t want to be slapped in the face again. Who could have thought that the Kansas City Chiefs were like the cat with nine lives, surviving the wild card game and the divisional game in a row, and their dignity and pride had long been shattered to the ground.

The Kansas City Chiefs are the truth.

On a rational level, he thinks the Jacksonville Jaguars have the advantage.

This time, without prejudice, sincerely, he swore.

Overall, the Kansas City Chiefs are still too young and have shortcomings on both offense and defense. Although the ground offense is the best in the league, Smith is unable to shoulder the heavy responsibility at critical moments, and the receiving group can’t rely on Hill alone.

Otherwise, the Hail Mary in the divisional round wouldn’t have needed Levi as a wide receiver.

The fact that the Kansas City Chiefs were in a tough battle in the wild-card game and the divisional game and narrowly won with a buzzer-beater is the best proof that their strength still needs to be replenished. They have only relied on their youthful vigor and a little luck to hold on until now. They had already exhausted all their energy in the previous two games and could no longer continue.

In contrast is the Jacksonville Jaguars’ complete transformation.

In fact, judging from the paper strength, the biggest favorite to win the championship among the last four teams is the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Minnesota Vikings have the best defense in the league, and the second best defense in the league is the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Moreover, the Minnesota Vikings’ passing defense is obviously stronger than their ground defense, and there is a clear gap between the two; but the Jacksonville Jaguars have no weaknesses, ranking first in passing defense and second in ground defense, and are undoubtedly the team with the strongest overall strength.

At the same time, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offense also has a clear strategy.

Although quarterback Bortles has mediocre ability, they rely entirely on ground control.

The Kansas City Chiefs rank first in the league in ground offense, and the second place in the league is the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Simply put, relying on the “ground plus defense” tactics that are perfectly suited to the playoffs, the Jacksonville Jaguars have become the biggest variable in this season’s playoffs.

Before the playoffs kicked off, not many people were optimistic about the Jacksonville Jaguars. First, they lacked superstars, second, the head coach was a new rookie, and third, they lacked experience.

Lacking experience and an elite quarterback, the Jacksonville Jaguars may lack the explosiveness to turn things around on their way to the playoffs.

However, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers was very convincing; coupled with the elimination of other experienced former champions and elite quarterbacks, this team that relies on defense and ground play to open up the game stood out among the remaining four teams.

Not only the AFC finals, the Jacksonville Jaguars have risen to become the biggest favorite to win the Super Bowl——

Among the short guys, the Jacksonville Jaguars are indeed the best choice.

then.

The AFC finals in front of them will be the third consecutive severe test for the Kansas City Chiefs, and the goddess of victory is still not on their side.

On the one hand, this is a matchup between the top two teams in the league in terms of ground offense.

On the other hand, the Jacksonville Jaguars have the second-best running defense in the league, but the Kansas City Chiefs’ running defense is only ranked 20th in the league.

The head-on collision evolved into a misaligned confrontation, and the suspense of the outcome became apparent.

Slightly different from the National League, professionals generally favor the third-seeded Jacksonville Jaguars, who are ranked higher in the American League, to win this game.

So, how should Bart choose?

So, does “Sense and Sensibility” tell this kind of story about the struggle between heaven and man?

(End of this chapter)