Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1144 - 1143 Two Dragons Playing with a Pearl

NFL, inside and out, top to bottom, an all-encompassing sensation, bustling attention focusing on the Kansas City Chiefs, elevating to new heights.

At this moment, perhaps someone might say, is it necessary?

The Indianapolis Colts, before the season started, saw their starting quarterback announce his retirement without warning, yet they still found a way to vie for victory, didn’t they?

The achievement of Kansas City Chiefs defeating strong opponents Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings consecutively without Mahomes indeed deserves attention, but neither team made the playoffs last season, so Kansas City Chiefs’ victory shouldn’t be exaggerated to this extent with nationwide focus.

Isn’t this Goodell’s continuous instigation behind the scenes?

To some extent, this perspective isn’t entirely wrong.

However, the frenzy behind NFL’s attention is not driven by Goodell, but rather by the league dynamics, constantly influencing the season’s form.

In regular season Week 9, the New England Patriots lost.

Previously maintaining a flawless record, the New England Patriots undoubtedly remain a championship favorite this season, despite their unique ability to incite enmity across the League, now, they stand as first-choice rivals against the Kansas City Chiefs.

This season, Belichick and Brady still aim for the championship crown.

However, this week, a small twist happened.

The Baltimore Ravens defeated New England Patriots, upending the league.

Firstly, the Baltimore Ravens continue to rise.

After adjustments during the previous week’s bye, the Baltimore Ravens hosted the undefeated New England Patriots at home, Harbaugh extended the upward momentum throughout the season, once again showcasing the legacy of traditional AFC powerhouse.

In fact, "strong contender for regular season MVP" Lamar Jackson held back his prowess in this game, completing 17 out of 23 passes, 163 yards, with one passing touchdown performance, far from breathtaking; yet Baltimore Ravens received even more acclaim—

A balanced run and pass attack.

From the moment the Baltimore Ravens stopped solely placing all responsibility and weight on the young and immature Jackson’s shoulders, they could completely unleash Jackson’s potential and let other aspects of the team’s energy come into play, this marks the maturity of a strong team.

This game, Harbaugh played smartly and beautifully, teaching Belichick a good lesson.

Secondly, the New England Patriots hit a wall.

These years, the New England Patriots’ lineup constantly mended but remained dilapidated, reliant on Belichick and Brady to carry forward; this year’s offseason Gronkowski’s retirement undoubtedly struck heavily, once again highlighting the old age and frailty of the New England Patriots.

Nevertheless, the New England Patriots have profound talents, relying on their shabby lineup to persistently stand at the forefront of AFC competition over the years, this year is no different, the season’s opening eight-game win streak remains formidable.

In the matchup against this young and fiery Baltimore Ravens squad, losing wasn’t frightening, truly terrifying was the comprehensive exposure of the New England Patriots’ weaknesses and shortcomings offensively and defensively, the old clunker seemed on the verge of falling apart.

Including Brady, the New England Patriots had virtually no highlights.

No wonder the commentators remarked during the broadcast post-game:

"Belichick and Brady may indeed be exhausted."

The final score, "20:37."

The Baltimore Ravens triumphed overwhelmingly, not merely an ordinary victory but a resounding and comprehensive dominance.

From offense to defense, Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens undeniably played a brilliant game, the New England Patriots witnessed an uncommon complete defeat in recent years, falling behind across the board, seeing no possibility of victory.

Thus, the questions at hand emerged one after another—

Are the New England Patriots merely tired, retaining formidable momentum with the prior eight-game win streak, capable of rapidly rebounding post-adjustment?

Or did this loss expose the inner weakness beneath the New England Patriots’ strong exterior, that Belichick and Brady might have reached a limit?

Did the Baltimore Ravens indeed transform comprehensively, raising their season record to 6-2 with this battle, Harbaugh and Jackson’s development is clearly evident!

The point lies in whether they can utilize the rookie dividend period to continue rising, and can Jackson lead the Baltimore Ravens back to the Super Bowl?

Moreover, what scenario and outcome might unfold if the Baltimore Ravens face off against the Kansas City Chiefs again?

In the AFC, whether the Baltimore Ravens have replaced the New England Patriots as the biggest threat to Kansas City Chiefs this season, or do the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots form a dual insurance encircling Kansas City Chiefs?

The AFC landscape suddenly filled with suspense.

For this reason, the League’s fierce response to Kansas City Chiefs’ sustained win streak and perfect record, at this moment, people realized one thing:

Though Kansas City Chiefs are the target, it’s not other thirty-one teams jointly besieging Kansas City Chiefs, competition exists among teams themselves, and their clashes might also exhaust their own strengths.

Who knows, could Kansas City Chiefs reap the benefits of a fisherman’s gain?

So far, only Kansas City Chiefs in AFC maintain a perfect record, while San Francisco 49ers in the National Conference continue their triumphant march without blemish.

After narrowly defeating the Arizona Cardinals led by rookie quarterback Murray by three points, San Francisco 49ers also secured eight consecutive wins in the season with no losses—

Due to their bye in regular season Week 4, they played one less game compared to Kansas City Chiefs.

Such a scene, for the third consecutive season, contrasts sharply with the National Conference leader at the halfway mark.

The 2017 season saw Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings leading, the 2018 season was led by Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints, while the 2019 season finds San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers at the helm.

The season is still half underway, nobody can predict what might happen next; but unquestionably, the consecutive season shuffling in the National Conference, complete chaos, brings surprise and unexpected competition dynamics.

Originally, the League had high hopes for Los Angeles Rams, anticipating the Goff and Donald combo might make a comeback, continuing the new generation’s strong showdown against Kansas City Chiefs.

However, following a three-game win start, encountering a three-game loss predicament, Los Angeles Rams inevitably hit a bottleneck, fortunately stabilizing with two consecutive wins afterwards, entering the break with a 5-3 record.

Now, Los Angeles Rams remain in the playoff competition position, while National Conference West Division becomes another death division:

Arizona Cardinals. Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco 49ers.

Each is a tough opponent.

The layout of National Conference West Division might even influence the playoff matchup scenario just like last season’s AFC West—

The dual explosion of Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers completely disrupted the matchup board.

Therefore.

Despite facing challenges, Los Angeles Rams still maintain competitive vigor; simultaneously, another representative from National Conference West Division, San Francisco 49ers have emerged, creating league-level rivalry against Kansas City Chiefs.

"National Conference West VS AFC West," for the second consecutive year, this double-dragon pearl-circling scenario illuminates the 2019 season’s splendor.

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