Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1110 - 1109 The hope of the whole village

Before the game, the "Rodgers vs. Mahomes" clash of titans was undoubtedly the focus, with the entire league rejoicing from top to bottom.

However, Mahomes’ unexpected injury disrupted the plans, leaving many disappointed.

Now, the "Rodgers vs. Li Wei" needle-to-needle battle has become the new highlight.

Although this isn’t a quarterback duel, no one can forget last season when Li Wei continuously challenged elite quarterbacks, signaling the comprehensive rise of the running back.

Now, it’s Rodgers’ turn to face the challenge.

On social media, the chatter is bustling and lively.

Not only Green Bay Packers fans, but casual onlookers, neutral fans, and bored commentators are all shouting a single name.

"Rodgers!"

"Rodgers!"

The hope of the whole village, Aaron Rodgers!

From all aspects, Rodgers is the only one in the league now who can suppress Li Wei’s arrogance.

Young, talented, brilliant, possessing everything needed.

Moreover, in this game, although the Kansas City Chiefs launched a small wave of momentum in the second quarter, turning the tide of the game, let us not forget, the score is still tied, and many possibilities exist for victory or defeat.

As long as the Green Bay Packers can play their offense well, as long as they can continue to score, as long as they can once again take the lead—

Then the Packers will be able to find their footing once more.

By then, the game might enter a shootout scenario, just like last year’s Super Bowl at halftime, ultimately depending on which team can continue to score.

Last season’s Super Bowl at halftime, McVay and Goff’s combo defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, and that was with the full version of Mahomes teamed with Li Wei.

Now, Lafleur and Rodgers’ powerful combination is entirely capable of defeating a lower version of Moore teamed with Li Wei on the Kansas City Chiefs.

The initiative rests in Rodgers’ hands.

Thus.

Overwhelmingly, the entirety of the league’s focus is on Rodgers, even insiders within the league are no exception.

Harbaugh. McVay. Shanahan. Payton. Pederson. Belichick.

And many more.

The Houston Texans have already left Lucas Oil Stadium headed for the airport, but in the team bus, the radio is still broadcasting the Sunday Night Game.

Originally, after the game, they would need rest, often drifting into sleep; even more so after such a terrible loss.

But tonight, they are all paying attention to the situation of the Sunday Night Game.

Silent, focused.

Obviously, this Sunday Night Game’s value has far surpassed the significance of the first Super Bowl rematch and has instead become a bellwether for this season.

Truly, something of significant public attention.

For Rodgers, all of this is not unfamiliar—

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Not only is it not unfamiliar, but he’s already used to it, as it always is.

Rodgers shows no sign of panic, internally ready for a long time.

But, the issue lies here precisely:

Rodgers’ accustomedness.

What does that mean?

In the past three seasons, McCarthy’s offensive tactics had become rigid and fixed, always turning to Rodgers to solve problems, even though Rodgers could solve most of them, the team’s margin for error was very small, and even minor mistakes or deviations could ruin the team’s entire season of struggle and hard work.

It is precisely because of this that the Green Bay Packers made significant reforms and invited the young and talented Lafleur to be the team’s head coach.

From the day of the appointment, Lafleur recognized his mission:

To build an entirely new tactical system around Rodgers, but to remove the heavy burden off Rodgers’ shoulders, give him breathing space, and raise the team’s ceiling.

This is also the key reason behind the Packers’ seven-game winning streak at the start of the season.

But now, the Packers have regressed, moving back from the Lafleur era to the McCarthy era, with McCarthy’s shadow still looming over the team and not yet completely fading away, the memories rapidly filling the mind.

In a tight situation, Rodgers once again habitually returned to a familiar pattern:

On the one hand, lacking the cooperation of fake movements and cross-covering of running routes; on the other hand, the pre-snap rhythm slowed down, Rodgers needs to read the defense, needs to adjust tactics, but loses the rhythm control of the Lafleur tactical system, giving the defensive group time to breathe and adjust.

In the end, it all relies on Rodgers’ personal abilities to mediate.

Rodgers is eager to turn the situation around, and the Packers habitually depend on Rodgers, in their urgent mindset, they have reverted to their usual pattern.

When the Packers’ Offensive group takes the field again, the entirety of the offense seemed vigorous, with Rodgers leading them ferociously.

The elite quarterback’s abilities are right there; Rodgers remains a headache for the defensive group.

Watching the Packers’ Offensive group regain momentum, the game becomes exciting once again; yet upon crossing mid-field, they fall into trouble again.

This season, the Kansas City Chiefs’ frontline pass rush pressure has significantly improved; at the same time, the secondary defense has made comprehensive progress forming a synergistic effect.

When the Packers insist on the Lafleur tactics, the Chiefs need to anticipate, adjust, and improvise; but when the Packers retreat to the McCarthy system, the defensive tactics become purposeful—

Not simple, but clear and focused, ensuring concentrated attention.

After crossing midfield, the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense visibly tightened, the frontline giving Rodgers ample pressure, while the secondary zone defense locked into position, and when the pressure reaches a threshold, the effect materializes.

Three strikes and out.

And all three times, incompletions on passes.

Despite Rodgers maneuvering within the pocket, trying to find passing targets; but one pass is slightly off the mark, one is caught then fumbled due to three defenders converging, and one is forced to be thrown out of bounds during a sack crisis.

The entire situation appears particularly embarrassing.

Gasping for breath, exhausted, after much toil, he ends up returning empty, without a touchdown, not even reaching the field goal area.

Rodgers stands there with his hands on his hips, a sense of foreboding flooding over him—

Perhaps, the Kansas Chiefs Offense is ready to capitalize on this momentum.

In the past, when Mahomes was on the field, people always feared Mahomes’ explosiveness, so the Kansas City Chiefs could often swiftly pull ahead after turning the tide; but now, with Mahomes absent, Rodgers feels a crushing pressure rolling in.

So, what is this because of, then?

"Li Wei! Li Wei ah ah ah ah ah ah!"

"Brilliant, a superb ground advance! A continuous drive after breaking free of the tackle, the Green Bay Packers Defense group misses the tackle again!"

"Third and eight yards, Li Wei once again helps the Kansas Chiefs complete a crucial third conversion, securing the first down, Kansas Chiefs continue advancing!"

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"Touchdown!"

"Fake run, real pass! The Green Bay Packers Defense group’s focus was entirely on Li Wei, but this time Moore’s passing target was Hill!"

"Hill went straight downfield, completing a 23-yard reception for a touchdown, a lethal strike!"

"The Kansas Chiefs take the lead! The defending champions have turned around a passive situation in just the first half!"

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