Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1009 - 1008 Early Move Tactics

As soon as he appeared, Hardman noticed:

The air was slightly different.

Specifically, Hardman couldn’t quite put his finger on it—

This was his first official game in his professional career, and it was only through truly experiencing it did he realize that he had much to learn and slowly grow.

Kelsey couldn’t help but chuckle as he observed this scene.

Kelsey patted Hardman on the back, "Don’t worry, just a paper tiger."

Hardman looked puzzled with wide eyes: Tiger? What tiger?

Kelsey laughed even more brightly.

The change in atmosphere came from the Jacksonville Jaguars.

All along, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ strength was in defense. League professionals generally believed if the team could solve their offensive problems, their strength would fundamentally transform, which is why they traded quarterback Bortles this offseason to go all out.

Just now, Foles’ brilliant performance injected a dose of adrenaline into the team; such offense was a first for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Originally dispirited by the Kansas City Chiefs Offense’s overwhelming performance, the Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive group suddenly became invigorated—

The fighting spirit was ignited.

Do not forget, the American League finals two years ago saw the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs locked in an intense battle, and they are not intimidated at all.

Such a situation was all too familiar to the Kansas City Chiefs, and Kelsey was not worried at all.

Indeed, after Mahomes finished arranging tactics, Li Wei turned around, walked over, looked at Kelsey and Hardman, exchanged a few words, and went back.

"I believe in you," said Li Wei lightly yet firmly to Hardman before leaving.

Hardman, overwhelmed with excitement and enthusiasm, could no longer control himself.

Kelsey gently shook his head: That rookie again, fooling the young ones.

The Kansas City Chiefs lined up.

At this moment, it was clear that the air was becoming increasingly tense.

It wasn’t about formation or positioning; the Jacksonville Jaguars’ positioning hadn’t changed significantly. It was their eyes and expressions—focused attention and burning fighting spirit were clearly felt, transforming their entire competitive state into something different, like tigers descending a mountain, triggered into their strongest state.

This was the most dangerous part.

However, after two seasons of honing, the Kansas City Chiefs Offense entered a maturing phase, including the offensive line—

This scene? Just a walk in the park.

Relaxed but focused; poised yet committed. Fully concentrated, awaiting Mahomes’ snap signal.

On the verge of action!

Yet at the critical moment, Mahomes stood straight and changed the tactical signal.

"Offside!"

"Jacksonville Jaguars, number ninety-three..."

The tense atmosphere instantly collapsed.

Jacksonville Jaguars number ninety-three, Campbell, lost control, turned around, and cursed a string of expletives, his emotions boiling over in his chest.

The atmosphere was indeed too taut; even a tiny spark could ignite, muscles were strained to the extreme, ready to slip out of control at any moment.

Campbell was like an arrow ready to be shot, prepared to strike, but ended up being tricked by Mahomes into moving prematurely—

Like false starting in a race.

Yellow flag on the play, five-yard penalty.

Just on the field, and lost five yards, naturally, Campbell was unhappy.

But worse was the realization that the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive players remained unmoved, stable in stance; clearly, this was a premeditated tactical deception by Mahomes. With Campbell’s rich game experience, he shouldn’t have been duped easily.

Thus, not only did they lose five yards, but the Jacksonville Jaguars’ morale also took a hit.

This season, Mahomes has clearly matured, even adeptly utilizing tactical deception for offsides.

This was the true source of Campbell’s anger.

But there was no time to be annoyed or distressed. By venting negative emotions through curses, Campbell promptly returned to his position, ready to regroup for the game.

Like the experienced top quarterback Big Manning, after a deceptive offside, often follows a quick snap, rapid short passing tactics, controlling the rhythm to disrupt balance and lead the defensive group by the nose.

Campbell wouldn’t give Mahomes such an opportunity.

Mahomes seemed to realize this too, not rushing for a quick snap but methodically waiting for the lineup, redeploying the tactics.

The formation indeed changed, from a pistol formation to a shotgun formation, with Li Wei’s position moving from Mahomes’s right side laterally behind Kelsey and Hardman’s positions, finally forming an inverted triangle with the two wide receivers.

Then, patiently waiting.

That posture and stance clearly indicated a readiness to feint another offside penalty.

The entire atmosphere instantaneously tightened again, with the Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive group caught in a state of complete tension yet cautious not to make any rash moves.

On the brink of suffocation.

Mahomes glanced at the scoreboard at the end of the field—

Since there was an offside penalty, similarly, a delay-of-game penalty could occur, and he didn’t want to give back the five yards he just gained due to his own delay.

As the timer approached zero, Mahomes finally called the snap.

"Attack!"

In the first instance, the tumult unfolded.

The Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive group displayed their deep pass rush pressure tactics again, using a six-man blitz, essentially five plus one.

Five-man pass rush, the sixth man guarding Li Wei.

If Li Wei acted as the sixth offensive line, then the Jacksonville Jaguars would execute a six-man blitz; if Li Wei ran or played as a wide receiver, the sixth man would cover him.

No other choice; Li Wei alone was too intimidating, forcing the defensive group to pay special attention.

This time, the sixth man was still Good.

However, Marrone judged, that the shotgun formation was likely a smoke bomb; Li Wei would probably feint and then retreat to strengthen the pocket, protecting Mahomes.

Thus, Good’s first instinct was to advance while maintaining alertness, hoping to gain even a slight advantage by reacting half a beat ahead.

However.

Marrone overlooked a detail: Li Wei’s movement led Good to move as well, inadvertently exposing the Jacksonville Jaguars’ defensive strategy.

Mainly because of the earlier "deceptive offside," the Kansas City Chiefs disrupted the Jacksonville Jaguars’ judgment and plans in an unexpected manner, causing Marrone to miss the hidden changes behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive strategy, and soon after, Mahomes declared the snap.

By the time the Jacksonville Jaguars realized the "offhand" moment, it was too late. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

Defensive End Campbell first advanced, attempting a break through the offensive line but discovered the Kansas City Chiefs’ entire offensive line compressed internally, forming a tight blockade, successfully halting the Jacksonville Jaguars’ initial pass rush pressure.

When Campbell cut into the pocket, he found a guardian beside Mahomes—

It wasn’t Li Wei.

Campbell: ??? Kelsey? Wait, why is Kelsey here?

If Kelsey is here, that means...