Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1089 - 1088 Gloating over others’ misfortune

"Mahomes needs to leave the field for an examination; it’s uncertain when he will return."

"From the on-site situation, Mahomes could not stand up on his own, his right leg completely powerless. He leaned entirely on Li Wei, relying on Li Wei’s help to sit on the cart."

"The situation is dire."

"This unexpected situation has now completely disrupted the game plans of both teams, posing a challenge for both Coach Lafleur and Coach Reed."

"Undoubtedly, this is not the blueprint they saw during pre-match preparations. But now with the situation changed, they must adjust in time and reformulate their game plans."

The live room, slightly chaotic, slightly disappointed.

Before the match, all the buzz focused on the ’Mahomes VS Rodgers’ showdown. The atmosphere had been built up to this point, only for this to happen?

For football fans, they lamented, regretted, were frustrated, even angry, because they missed the opportunity to witness a clash between two top-tier quarterbacks. Missing this opportunity means they won’t see Rodgers and Mahomes face off again unless it’s in the Super Bowl, or four years later.

Whether it’s the former or the latter, neither can happen in the short term, so disappointment is inevitable.

The anticipation that had been building before the match now overflowed into disappointment and frustration, causing chaos on social networks.

However, for the players and the team, the last thing they need to worry about right now is the ratings—

The complaints of those onlookers definitely aren’t the first images that pop into their minds; there are more severe and pressing issues before them.

Mahomes’ unexpected injury not only disrupted this game’s layout but also completely overturned the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs’ season plan.

Things suddenly became unclear—

A small tug can move the whole body.

This isn’t just limited to this game and may even involve the entire season.

At this time, it’s clear that the whole league witnessed the earthquake-like reaction.

Mahomes’ injury might be the best chance to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, not just for this game against the Green Bay Packers, but also for the upcoming few games. It could even throw off the Kansas City Chiefs’ rhythm. Even if Mahomes returns from injury, he may not necessarily get back on the winning track.

This is not alarmist talk.

Many teams in the league have faced this kind of test, including all the elite quarterbacks who have also been through the impact of injuries and missed many games. Waiting for them to return to the field, the situation might already be different.

At this time, someone might say that the team leader of the Kansas City Chiefs, Li Wei, is still on the field, right?

Indeed, with Li Wei on the field, he can play the role of stabilizer to contain the situation. But a running back is ultimately a running back; he can’t act as a team’s hub like a quarterback.

In the past two seasons, Li Wei has been able to display his talent without reservation, sweeping through opponents; a crucial factor is having a reliable quarterback partner.

First with Alex Smith, then with Patrick Mahomes.

Their stability and strength ensured the team’s threat in passing, which is why Li Wei could freely showcase his talents on the ground.

But now, Li Wei is fighting alone.

It’s not just Li Wei; without a top-tier quarterback, Hill, Kelsey, and other weapons are all without ammo supply. The fluid offense of the Kansas City Chiefs will inevitably hit a wall head-on, all the links falling apart.

The quarterback is the starting point of a football offense, not just the brain, but also the engine. This is determined by position and rules, giving quarterbacks a special status.

At this moment, the Kansas City Chiefs are truly feeling the impact and shock of this situation.

The problem is exceedingly severe.

Not just Lafleur of the Green Bay Packers realized this; experienced coaches of direct competitors like the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, and New Orleans Saints all sensed the opportunity—

The two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs are exposed at an inadvertent moment, with their comprehensively upgraded seasonal strength facing a critical turning point, now instead falling into a predicament.

The opportunity has arrived!

Unless Mahomes is fine and returns to this match immediately, the Kansas City Chiefs should regain their footing; otherwise, the defending champion may truly expose its cracks.

The entire league is buzzing, rumbling pressure rushing towards Arrowhead Stadium in an unprecedented manner.

The world is roaring.

Team managers, head coaches, and players all cast their eyes, experiencing for the first time the influence of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Every move, attracting focus.

After topping the Super Bowl for two consecutive years and starting the new season with a seven-win streak, the Kansas City Chiefs have undoubtedly become the target everyone desires to defeat. Regardless of those critics’ arguments or attacks, witnessing the entire league’s reaction now gives a sense of the Kansas City Chiefs’ presence.

Even critics themselves haven’t realized that their celebration, their curses, and their gloating precisely prove their fear of the Kansas City Chiefs. They even have to pray for injuries and accidents because that’s the only possibility to stop the Kansas City Chiefs, their grim faces exposing the cruel fact that their bodies betray their words.

No exceptions throughout the league.

On the one hand, closely monitor Mahomes’ injury situation, as this is a potential turning point in the season.

On the other hand, closely watch the Kansas City Chiefs’ response—

In facing an undefeated team like the Green Bay Packers, dealing with the bad situation of Mahomes’ unexpected absence, how the Kansas City Chiefs respond and adjust is an absolute focus.

Putting aside the outcome, the state and performance the Kansas City Chiefs show in the upcoming games are crucial for other league teams.

The Sunday night game in the eighth week of the regular season, the level of attention has not decreased but increased.

On social networks, critics begin to add insult to injury, claiming the league needs to worry about ratings, using every dirty word to attack the Kansas City Chiefs.

But the reality?

According to Nielsen’s viewership data, after Mahomes left the field, the audience numbers and ratings for this night game have started to rise inexplicably.

Critics: ???

For this, Goodell is not at all surprised.

Whether acknowledged or not, in the public eye, the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs are already a strong team, slightly having the upper hand even against the Green Bay Packers. It isn’t news if the Kansas City Chiefs continue to win—

Losing would be.

And now, with Mahomes unexpectedly injured and leaving the field, the Kansas City Chiefs’ strength encounters a weakening, the Green Bay Packers’ opportunities rising, the suspense of the game returns. Facing the Packers with Rodgers, the ability to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs is fully present; the excitement and spectacle of the match are back.

The audience is curious and anticipates that these two teams will spark a dazzling clash.

This is a crisis, undoubtedly a crisis. For the Kansas City Chiefs, it might be the most severe test in three seasons.

Now, the foremost problem standing ahead is:

With Mahomes off the field, who is the Kansas City Chiefs’ backup quarterback?

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