Dominate the Super Bowl

Chapter 414: 413 Four gears one code Chapter 414: 413 Four gears one code First defensive play, Jackson.

Second defensive play, Bosrusni.

Li Wei was mentally prepared for this scene because the middle was a disaster zone, truly heart-stopping; but even Li Wei wasn’t omniscient, he didn’t have eyes at the back of his head, and while he was getting ready to tangle with Bosrusni, a slight interfering force came from behind him.

Not strong, but enough to throw off the balance.

Judging by the position, it must have been another defensive tackle, Abry Jones.

But now there was no time to check who was behind him, the crisis in front was the priority.

The force from behind, though not strong, caught Li Wei completely off guard so that without any protection, his center of gravity was already leaning forward, and the strength of his waist and abdomen wasn’t enough to stop his stumbling steps.

The figure of Bosrusni loomed large in his pupils.

If he couldn’t dodge, then he would face the challenge head-on—

Li Wei simply gave up controlling his movement, throwing his whole body weight forward, even pushing off the ground repeatedly, charging at Bosrusni like a derailed train.

Bosrusni was caught off guard.

The lineman was preparing for a tackle, then saw Li Wei throwing himself into the net.

His delight lasted for less than half a second, quickly turning into horror.

Dive, crash, headbutt.

A series of actions came down on Bosrusni non-stop and without any breaks.

Bosrusni couldn’t maintain his balance and stumbled backward continuously; Li Wei kept charging forward, pushing against Bosrusni’s shoulder with his helmet.

Pushing off the ground, exerting force.

Those were the two simplest actions, forcefully pushing Bosrusni forward.

At last!

Bosrusni couldn’t hold on any longer, fell backward, and flipped over, just as Li Wei was about to break free and continue pushing forward.

In Li Wei’s eyes, he could already see the two safeties rushing toward him at full speed, when in a moment of desperation, Bosrusni clung onto Li Wei’s lower leg, pulling him down in a suicidal embrace.

This time, Li Wei couldn’t break free.

Even so!

Li Wei still aggressively pushed forward for eight yards, turning the Kansas City Chiefs’ second and fifteen-yard dilemma into third and seven, once again demonstrating the running back’s strength.

Li Wei looked at Bosrusni with bright eyes; he was so close to breaking through, to advancing a few more yards before the safeties could close in on him, but Bosrusni’s decisive action extinguished that possibility.

The intensity was indeed climbing higher and higher.

With a fighting spirit and a smile on his face, Li Wei extended his hand to help Bosrusni up, patted his shoulder, and without saying much, turned around to line up again—

Third and seven.

Anyone with clear eyes could see that both teams were holding nothing back, bringing out their ultimate moves.

The Jacksonville Jaguars were confronting the Kansas City Chiefs with an unyielding defence, and the game finally became exciting.

Indeed!

On third and seven, Smith quickly passed to Hill, trying to catch the opponent off guard; however, the second line of the Jaguars’ defense was highly focused, and cornerback Bouye immediately tackled him, not giving Hill any chance to continue advancing.

Fourth and one.

At last!

The Jacksonville Jaguars showed their championship contender quality, forcefully suppressing the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense with an absolute iron-blooded attitude.

The Perpetual Bank Center erupted into cheers.

However, the Kansas City Chiefs had no reason for regret, as they had reached the edge of the Red Zone, and Buck’s field goal attempt was almost effortless.

As long as it went through smoothly, they could still continue to widen the score.

Yet, Reed quietly watched the field—

Eleven yards from the end zone.

Such an opportunity, to forsake it?

Play it safe and opt for a field goal, stretching the score difference to ten points, or take a risk and be aggressive, which would mean…

“Going for it on fourth down.”

“Unbelievable, Reed is choosing to go for it on fourth down.”

“The Kansas City Chiefs are quickly lining up, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are completely unprepared for this move.

Smith is ready to catch his opponents off guard.”

“Snap!”

“Smith, Smith is backpedaling—it’s actually a passing play!”

Fourth down and one yard to go.

It’s rare for the Kansas City Chiefs to take such a risk, choosing not to kick a surefire field goal, because Reed realized that this very moment is a battle of morale.

More than the score, what the two sides are competing for is a spirit of momentum.

Indeed, the Kansas City Chiefs could establish a scoring advantage steadily, but that would mean allowing the Jacksonville Jaguars defensive group to regain their footing, dragging the game back into a standstill.

So, why not take the plunge?

Even if they fail, they would still maintain their scoring lead, with the outcome of the contest still in doubt.

If they succeed, the Kansas City Chiefs could further disrupt the current situation.

Reed decides to take a gamble—

He’s banking on a surprise.

Hastily calling a fourth-down play and quickly lining up without giving the Jacksonville Jaguars defense time to strategize.

With a rapid pace, the Kansas Chiefs Offense sets the tempo.

But passing the ball?

Is it wise to challenge the Jacksonville Jaguars, with the league’s best pass defense, given the Kansas City Chiefs’ somewhat inconsistent passing plays this season?

Without missing a beat, the Jacksonville Jaguars slip into their familiar routine—

Quick?

So what?

Their fundamental tactics are ingrained in their bones.

First, cornerbacks Bouye and Ramsey lock down their spots, closely marking Kelsey and Hill, with the strongside linebacker Telvin swiftly closing in on Kelsey, ready to help Ramsey if needed.

Second, pressure up front.

Beyond their renowned nickname ‘Sackville,’ the Jacksonville Jaguars’ capacity to maintain constant pressure at the defensive line is also among the league’s best, even with just four men rushing the passer.

As Smith signals the snap, the Jacksonville Jaguars respond reflexively, an important reason why strong defensive teams often have an edge in the playoffs, staying steady against all surprises.

Then, they notice Smith’s passing steps and the linebackers and safeties quickly spread out.

This is just outside the Red Zone, a pass of eleven yards could target the end zone directly; thus, when the defensive group doesn’t fully blitz the quarterback, their initial reaction is to cut off all receiving options, leaving the quarterback in a bind.

In a flash, with the Kansas City Chiefs focusing on the element of surprise and the Jacksonville Jaguars on stability, the intensity of the fourth-down defense is fully displayed, leaving no time for anyone to contemplate one question:

On fourth and one, why did Reed opt for a passing play?

Just as the defensive line starts to show the prowess of “Sackville,” leaving the offensive line’s pocket on the verge of collapse, Smith turns:

A shovel pass.

The football lands in the arms of Li Wei.

A fake pass into a real run.

That, in fact, was the actual play, the real reason behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ quick lineup and swift snap.

And yet, that’s still not everything—

With tactics within tactics, Reed’s decision to go on fourth and one is far from a blind gamble.

The moment Li Wei catches the ball, all of the Kansas City Chiefs move.

The offensive line drives the defensive line to the left side, while Kelsey on the right pushes Ramsey toward the right sideline, creating a gaping hole in the right slot.

This is the real secret.