Chapter 1051: 1050 One Hammer Determines the Sound
Focus!
This was the only thought in Mahomes' mind. Similar tactics had been practiced hundreds of times during training, and the tacit understanding between him and Li Wei required only a glance for communication.
The Baltimore Ravens were exerting themselves, going all out, because they had no other choice.
If it were last season, the Kansas City Chiefs might choose to be cautious, maintain control with a steady approach, just withstand the opponents' impact.
But this season, the Kansas City Chiefs were undergoing a transformation from top to bottom, and facing such a situation, they responded positively and took the initiative.
The burden fell entirely on Mahomes and Li Wei's shoulders—
Three consecutive Read Option Offenses.
Mahomes kept his attention highly focused, deliberately taking two steps back, his peripheral vision instinctively watching the blind side, and, unsurprisingly, noticed Judon.
It seemed calm, but his steps had been waiting, and at the moment Judon was about to step forward, Mahomes sidestepped two big steps to the right to evade the tackle, creating space.
Judon was startled, suddenly burst with strength, and managed to take two more steps, relentlessly trying to tackle Mahomes.
So close!
Mahomes was forced to continue sidestepping, taking quick steps to create space, and amidst the haste and chaos, he dangerously shook off Judon.
Yet he entered Ferguson's coverage area—a new wave before the old had settled.
Ferguson was in turmoil and confusion due to Li Wei's actions, momentarily hesitating:
Should he pursue Li Wei?
The next second, Ferguson saw Mahomes in front of him.
Is this... walking into a trap?
Almost by instinct, Ferguson lunged forward.
Mahomes only had time to step to the right, dodging the position, shoulder to shoulder collision; but then Mahomes realized, Ferguson had been intercepted by Li Wei, his strength clearly not fully exerted, and after missing the position, Mahomes' shoulder felt only a push, not an impact.
Mahomes let his left shoulder back, moving with the momentum, his body stepped diagonally forward to the right side, incredibly dodging Ferguson.
Ferguson: ???
Ferguson leaned towards Mahomes regardless, but Mahomes had already moved half a step forward, Ferguson, unable to exert force, was limply attached to Mahomes like an ornament.
Mahomes didn't have time to shake him off further, his peripheral vision could see Judon diving in, he gently tossed the football with his right hand.
Relying solely on wrist power, not even needing a swing, controlling the flight trajectory.
Whoosh.
The football lightly arced out in a curve.
Judon leaped, extending his left hand with all his strength, but still couldn't reach it, watching helplessly as the football passed by, crossing the densely intertwined defensive line, rapidly descending towards the red figure.
Damn, damn, damn!
The Kansas City Chiefs actually chose the Read Option Offense three times, three consecutive times!
The Baltimore Ravens Defense's desperate gamble missed once again, like a monkey show, being spun around by the Kansas Chiefs Offense.
Damn!
That number 23 red figure, charging forward, pausing, turning, and catching, a series of actions flowed smoothly, pleasing to the eye, even the steps didn't pause, the football smoothly tucked into the arm and continued onward.
An eight-yard short pass, Second Gear, three yards, like taking something out of a bag, effortlessly completed.
However, what the Baltimore Ravens need to worry about is far more than just an eight-yard short pass.
The Defensive group goes all out with a comprehensive step-up attack, if successful, it's Third Gear long-yard; but if failed, they face the crisis of the short pass zone being completely emptied.
Like now.
Humphrey tried to step forward, but this time, Kelsey completely entangled him.
Humphrey was in despair, watching as Li Wei took just two steps and easily cut into the thirty-yard line, speed still continuously unleashed—
The Baltimore Ravens had been avoiding losing large yards, trying to suppress the explosive power of the Kansas Chiefs Offense, trying to control the pace of the game, but in the transition of Second Gear offense and defense, completely losing their rhythm, without a blink, they were swept into the Kansas Chiefs' pace.
This is the Kansas Chiefs' ability now.
However, the Baltimore Ravens Defense did not surrender, if they did here, the entire game might be lost, no more opportunities.
Judon is chasing, Humphrey is chasing, the Defensive line and linemen are all chasing.
Furthermore, Safety Jefferson and Thomas appeared in the front.
As Li Wei's steps entered within the thirty-yard line, the space for the Baltimore Ravens Defense in the backfield shrank, Safety's reaction was much more timely, compressing the space for Li Wei to escape the Heavenly Net.
Before Li Wei fully accelerated, Jefferson was already approaching first.
Jefferson knew he couldn't let Li Wei unleash his speed, otherwise he would have no chance.
Positioning, stepping up, intercepting.
Jefferson was ready—
He thought he was ready; but actually, he thought Li Wei would use direction change or turn to tear open a gap to escape, but he didn't expect Li Wei wouldn't.
Li Wei came straight at him, not avoiding or dodging.
Jefferson didn't have time to adjust, held his breath to brace for impact.
Bang.
Jefferson groaned, staggered back two small steps, the next second, Li Wei's power continued to push forward, rolling over Jefferson, making the world start spinning at high speed.
Damn it!
However, Thomas anticipated this scene, waiting early.
Follow up, lock on, target.
Thomas gave his best effort, not giving Li Wei any chance to adjust his breath, a step to tackle, before Li Wei could regain his footing—
Tackle, successful.
In the manner of a hawk catching a chick, Thomas firmly tackled Li Wei.
The next step, take down!
Take down?
Wait, take down!
Thomas was trying to take him down, but found Li Wei's legs straight and supporting the ground, amazingly standing firm instead of falling, and a straightforward tackle now entered a stalemate.
Big trouble.
Take him down!
Thomas is attempting the third time, but Li Wei already steady.
Just as Thomas looked up, he saw the devilish grin in Li Wei's helmet:
Hey, now it's my turn.
Ground push, move, shake off.
Confrontation, stalemate, exert force.
Li Wei responded promptly after the tackle, quickly lowered his center of gravity to control himself, and continued pushing off the ground with force during the standoff, disrupting the balance of the stalemate.
Then, step by step, inch by inch—
Ugh-uh, ahhh... ah!
Power, released.
Li Wei dragged Thomas forward two steps, burst out incredible power during continuous ground push, finally breaking free from Thomas's overly forceful tackle.
The clash of power and power, or maybe it was the mutual shift of stance into slack.
The next second, Thomas flew out, while Li Wei continued rushing forward.
Humphrey saw that Li Wei's red jersey was already in his grasp, but then it disappeared, leaving only a red afterimage in his fingers.
And then.
A furious gust swept away, instantly cutting off Humphrey's breath.