Dominate the Super Bowl

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At the U.S.

Bank Stadium, the entire stadium erupted into an unbelievable rolling heatwave, and the entire enclosed indoor stadium slightly trembled amidst the blast of air—

The Super Bowl had begun.

In the coin toss, the Kansas City Chiefs guessed right.

Reed, experienced and composed, chose the field, meaning they would be on the offense in the second half; the starting offensive possession was handed to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The choice was not a surprise.

Pederson nodded slightly, his eyes bright as he looked towards the field, calm and seasoned.

Clearly, he was prepared to handle any situation.

Resolute in victory!

Thus,

Foles led the offensive group onto the field.

As Collinsworth had said, after a long season, injuries, fluctuating forms, and team changes were the severe tests every team had to face; however, the situation like the Philadelphia Eagles had this season, with core players undergoing such turnover, was also rare in the history of the league.

The main quarterback had switched from Wentz to Foles.

The main running back, the previous season’s top rusher from the New England Patriots who transferred to the Philadelphia Eagles, Blount still started but his playtime was already cut in half.

Mid-season, Jay Ajayi, a third-year running back who transferred from the Miami Dolphins, shared the playtime.

The main wide receivers, season’s early half third and fourth wide receiver, Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor both stepped up and became the starters together.

The main tight end, who only began to shine last season and started to gain momentum from Week 6 of this season, Ertz, became the Super Bowl starter.

And so on and so forth.

In this offensive group in front of him, the only one who firmly held his start position was likely the center Jason Kelce, the veteran who had held the starting center position for the Philadelphia Eagles since 2011, who had gradually grown into a linchpin of the team, even considered by many to be one of the best centers currently in the league.

Compared to Week 2 of the regular season, this Philadelphia Eagles team looked entirely different, not completely changed but drastically altered anyway; Pederson’s tactical layout and on-the-spot adaptability had matured over the season, evident from the start—

Once again facing his mentor, Pederson had completed his transformation from pre-game preparations to mental adjustment.

At kickoff, the Philadelphia Eagles launched their offense, Pederson showing a winning determination from the start.

The Philadelphia Eagles completely relied on Foles for the first wave of offense, even though the outside world always harbored doubts, unable to fully believe in Foles, generally regarding this third-round pick quarterback as unfit for major responsibility; but Pederson disagreed, practicing ‘use without doubt,’ he displayed absolute trust.

Foles did not disappoint, with nine passes, six successful, each finding a distinctly different target.

His whole passing game was wide open, flourishing against the tight full coverage of the Kansas City Chiefs Defense, showing indomitable spirit and opening up the game.

At the same time, Pederson learned his lesson; this time he did not neglect the ground attack.@@novelbin@@

Blount and Ajayi, the two running backs, took turns playing like a metronome, changing the pace.

The entire offensive took the advantage in balance between passing and running, clearly showing Pederson’s thorough and complete pre-game preparation.

However, the Kansas City Chiefs Defense was not to be outdone; despite being criticized for their pass defense throughout the season, and Berry’s continued absence that left the team’s secondary defense unimproved for the Super Bowl, they still consistently pressured the opponents at the frontline.

Second gear.

Third gear.

The Kansas City Chiefs continually put the Philadelphia Eagles in tight spots, but at the crucial moment, Foles showed no timidity or hesitation as a first-timer on the Super Bowl stage, daring to fight and composed, resolving third gear crises three times—

And moreover, audaciously.

Once, on third gear and four yards, yet a seventeen-yard pass connect was successful; another time, on third gear and six yards, yet a twelve-yard pass connect was successful, showing a big heart.

The game was stuck right from the start.

Finally, Foles led the Philadelphia Eagles to advance a full 61 yards, and the Kansas City Chiefs once again showcased top intensity just before the Red Zone and eventually stopped their opponents—

Striking out.

The Philadelphia Eagles opted for a field goal, a 25-yard kick, and accomplished it in one stroke.

“3:0”.

The visiting team scored first.

Although the Philadelphia Eagles ended with a score, the Kansas City Chiefs Defense displayed strength and resilience, taking up a total of seven minutes and five seconds for this defensive bout!

The intensity of the game’s first offensive and defensive showdown was palpable, not only sticky but also tense.

Both sides did not hesitate or show mercy, getting into the groove right away and pushing the match to a climax with all guns blazing, filling U.S.

Bank Stadium with a suffocating fervor.

With a pivot, the Kansas Chiefs Offense immediately responded.

Reed was equally prepared.

Clearly, in the Philadelphia Eagles’ pre-game tactical preparations, Li Wei was central—

Because Li Wei had just completed an unimaginably successful rookie season, his presence was undoubtedly a nightmare for every team.

Ignoring Li Wei was as foolish as ignoring Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

Also because Li Wei played a crucial role in the collision in the second week of the regular season, effectively teaching Pederson a lesson about ground attacks, an impression deeply etched into his being still.

It is rumored that Pederson woke from nightmares calling out Li Wei’s name deeply.

No matter how Reed strategized, Pederson couldn’t ignore the presence of Li Wei.

However, Reed demonstrated superior tactics by quickly seeing through Pederson’s plans.

In the opening drive, he purely used Li Wei as bait, raising the stakes with a comprehensive passing attack, catching Pederson completely off guard in the pre-game preparations.

Those familiar with the Kansas City Chiefs know that their passing offense…

is easy to read.

Firstly, because Smith focuses on short passes and rarely risks long throws.

Secondly, the target of the passes is limited, with Hill and Kelsey almost covering 80% of the team’s passes, maybe with Hunter added in as well.

But on the Super Bowl stage, Reed finally pulled out all the stops, leveraging his tactical setup for an advantage and depending on Li Wei’s role as bait to distract the opponent’s defense, and finally—

Blooming all around.

Like the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs’ passing offense also completely opened up the game.

Smith went six for six, finding five different passing targets with a 100% passing success rate, shattering the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense like buckshot.

In addition, with Hunter’s running plays as a surprise attack, the entire offense appeared in a brand-new light, leaving the Philadelphia Eagles disoriented.

Can you imagine that, in the first offensive drive, Li Wei didn’t even touch the ball once, yet the Philadelphia Eagles still retreated in defeat.

Finally, the Kansas City Chiefs soared all the way into the Red Zone, where the Philadelphia Eagles, who had the fourth-ranked Red Zone defense in the League, barely managed to stop Smith.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ first drive also ended with a field goal, unfortunately not converting their advantage into a touchdown, slightly regrettable.

At the crucial moment, the Philadelphia Eagles Defense stood tall and pulled the game back.

“3:3”.