Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1169 - 1168: Brimming with Fighting Spirit

"Focus! Hey, focus!"

Joey Bosa, the defensive end of the Los Angeles Chargers, continually clapped his hands to energize his teammates, trying to muster some spirit.

Although they weren’t surprised by the Kansas City Chiefs’ strategy of opening the game with offense, it didn’t mean the Los Angeles Chargers’ defense group had a countermeasure.

There’s no way around it; this defense group was truly battered, fighting on lame legs.

Moreover, the Kansas City Chiefs offense group is undoubtedly top-tier in the league, never intimidated by any defense group, possessing the courage and strength to face any opponent head-on.

Just at the start, the Los Angeles Chargers defense group was lost within the opponent’s rapid and intense offensive storm, retreating step by step even before they had time to stand their ground, not having time to understand what happened they were already in their own half.

A relentless storm, hitting hard, leaving no breathing room.

Looking around, one could clearly see the players of the Los Angeles Chargers defense group panting heavily—

And only five plays had been executed.

The main pressure and exhaustion were mental, causing their steps to be heavy, with physical exertion potentially double or triple the usual rate.

The situation was grim.

Bosa noticed it immediately.

Joey Bosa, the third pick in the 2016 draft, was Li Wei’s predecessor as top pick. This defensive end was born into a football family that commanded attention in the league.

His father, John Bosa, was a former defensive end for the Miami Dolphins.

His brother, Nick Bosa, was the second overall pick in this year’s draft, a defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers.

Furthermore, his cousin, uncle, maternal grandfather, and great-grandfather were all football players, with athletic prowess on both his father’s and mother’s sides.

And the defensive legacy carried on through the bloodline.

In his first season in the league, Joey Bosa earned the title of Defensive Rookie of the Year, while Nick Bosa is currently performing excellently, standing out in the competition for this year’s title.

Entering his fourth year, Joey Bosa has higher expectations for his career—

After all, if he doesn’t step up now, once his rookie contract ends, it will be a whole new world.

Yet ultimately, the Los Angeles Chargers found themselves at this position, standing on the edge of a cliff, facing an inescapable game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

They want to win; they believe they can win.

This is not an empty statement.

But they also know that if they want to achieve victory, stopping the Kansas City Chiefs offense group is the first priority; however, they are now retreating step by step.

The situation is not good.

The Los Angeles Chargers have been focused on Li Wei, whether in the past three weeks or throughout this season, Li Wei is proving his value as the League’s First Man, further elevating the Kansas City Chiefs offense group, making how to restrain Li Wei the most challenging problem for all teams.

However, Reed slightly disrupted expectations, giving full command of the offense to Mahomes, who seemed impatient for action after injury recovery, effortlessly opening the game with his seamless offensive rhythm.

What to do?

Bosa took a deep breath, finding a moment of calm amid the chaos—

The Kansas City Chiefs offense group’s specialty lies in disrupting the rhythm, causing confusion; when their defense focuses on passes, Li Wei’s ground attack ruthlessly teaches them a lesson, and when they’re fully guarded on the ground, Mahomes reminds them what Reed’s hallmark is on the passing end.

As division rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers are well aware of this.

Thus, when facing the Kansas City Chiefs, the key is to remain calm and focused, not get led astray.

"Focus!"

Bosa shouted loudly, without unnecessary words, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, with the hidden killer intent gradually revealing itself.

Beside him, the linebackers were panting heavily and sweating profusely, making them appear as if they had already battled for two hours, exposing their vulnerability.

Thomas Davis, Denzel Perryman, and others joined in shouting.

Focus! Focus!

The morale was finally ignited.

On the other side, Melvin Ingram, the other defensive end, turned to Bosa, with a smile creeping onto his lips.

Some may wonder, how did the Los Angeles Chargers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs last season? And this season, how did they cling tightly to the game with injuries and an incomplete lineup, even pulling down the Green Bay Packers?

The answer is the defensive front.

Despite a fragmented secondary, the Los Angeles Chargers defensive front boasts depth and strength, combining experience and vitality, with each player possessing unique skills, true blue-collar players with resilience, showcasing excellent form despite adversity this season.

Pressure. Pass rush. Ground. Short pass.

All-inclusive!

The performance of the Los Angeles Chargers defense group largely depends on the state of the defensive front; since the start of today’s game, Reed’s nimble tactics have disrupted the defensive front by exploiting rhythm and movement gaps, coupling with seamless passing connections to break through the Chargers’ strengths.

And directly suppressing the Chargers’ morale.

Bosa was quick to realize this, standing firm, reawakening the fighting spirit of the defensive front; they couldn’t be at a disadvantage from the opening stages.

No breathing room, no time for communication, the Kansas City Chiefs offensive group lined up again, leaving the Los Angeles Chargers defense group no time to strategize, forcing them to clench their fists and grit their teeth, quickly forming up in response.

Relying solely on raw passion.

He took a long breath out, quietly listening to the relentless thundering of his heart—

Continue with the pass rush pressure?

Since the start, Mahomes persistently shortened his release time, with the defensive front’s pressure often unable to break through the pocket before retreating unsuccessfully, while the linebackers faced an untenable situation.

Efforts wasted.

Watching now, they were gasping for breath but still on the losing side.

However, they must maintain a strong pass rush pressure!

Because Bosa knows that is exactly the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive purpose; if the defensive front’s pressure intensity and force are reduced, Mahomes and Li Wei’s dazzling tactical coordination will mercilessly flourish in full force.

Even if it burns their energy, they must continue to apply pressure.

Thud, thud.

The roaring heartbeat pulsating in the eardrums, every muscle in Bosa’s body was tense, eyes fixed on Mahomes and Li Wei, like a beast poised for action, his right foot gripping the ground, the engine roaring.

Rumble, rumble!

"Attack!"

Mahomes announced the snap, Bosa hesitated not, lingering not, pausing not, his foot thrust, like the final sprint in a 100-meter race, his body agilely charged forward, eyes locked on Mahomes, regardless of whether he could reach Mahomes, he must maintain the pressure.

Shoulder hit, hands push away.

His steps already bypassing the offensive line, lightning fast he cuts into the pocket, immediately attentive to Mahomes’ actions, just preparing to fully exert pressure the stance paused—

Li Wei.

Mahomes handed the football to Li Wei.

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