Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 818 - 817 Home Field Dominance

Chapter 818: 817 Home Field Dominance

Tick-tock, tick-tock.

The sound of the sand timer gently strikes the eardrum, disrupting the rhythm of the heartbeat, anxiety and tension uncontrollably taking over.

So, what is Reed thinking? Could it be like last season’s victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Should Belichick change formations? Avoid the fate of last season’s division game?

Thoughts racing endlessly.

However, time is equally fair to both Reed and Belichick.

Reed doesn’t have the luxury to hesitate and immediately commands Mahomes for the next wave of offense.

Belichick is no different; the Defensive group inherently doesn’t hold the initiative.

“Keep your eyes on 23.” Belichick gestures to Van Noy.

Belichick saw it clearly. Maybe with time Mahomes will grow into the team leader, but for now, Li Wei remains the soul of the team.

Van Noy is tasked solely with marking Li Wei, while the rest of the strategy remains unchanged.

Then, without pause, Mahomes announces the next play.

Van Noy’s pupils contract sharply, instantly catching sight of Li Wei bursting forward like an arrow released from the bowstring. No hesitation, no delay, fully assuming the role of Wide Receiver and racing vertically along the slot.

Danger!

Van Noy quickly locks his position, shadowing Li Wei step by step.

Tough! It’s really too tough!

Li Wei, in a no-ball situation, instantly pushes his speed to the extreme. Although Van Noy positioned himself on Li Wei’s path early and was ready, his steps still get drawn into Li Wei’s rhythm.

Thud-thud, thud-thud.

Van Noy has already elevated his pace to the limit, but still can’t match the rhythm or hold his position, helplessly watching as Li Wei overtakes him by force with sheer speed. He tries to catch up, only to find his own footwork disrupted, stumbling awkwardly.

Damn it!

It was supposed to be a side-by-side race, but just five yards in, Van Noy looks like a heartbroken lover in denial, clinging and hanging onto Li Wei’s shoulders.

What’s worse, even then, he can’t hold onto him.

This scene unfolds before everyone’s eyes, and the Defensive group’s zone coverage net quickly contracts.

Just as Van Noy is about to be shaken off, Cornerback Jason McCourty and Safety Devin McCourty rush in from both sides.

A three-man sandwich.

Van Noy feels a glimmer of hope: Now, where are you going to run?

But before a smile even forms on his face, the whistle blows.

Penalty?

No, the play is over.

Van Noy, bewildered, wonders—was Li Wei just bait?

Looking back, Kelsey casually tosses the football to the referee, an expression of utter ease on his face.

Indeed, Li Wei was just bait, drawing all of the right-side attention, including Cornerback McCourty, to clear the space for Kelsey.

Kelsey advances ten yards with the ball and steps out of bounds to stop the clock.

Van Noy can hardly believe it and furiously shouts at McCourty, “Hold your position, don’t meddle! I already had him covered—didn’t you see?”

Devin McCourty replies, “You had him covered, you say?”

Jason McCourty, unwilling to escalate the situation, pulls his brother back and restores order.

In truth, the key just moments ago was that Mahomes didn’t opt for a pass; Kelsey stuck to a running play. McCourty misjudged and let his focus be drawn by Li Wei, leaving the right sideline wide open.

Kelsey advanced smoothly and stopped the clock with ease.

Nine seconds.

Kansas City Chiefs’ offense completed the advancement in just nine seconds this time.

Twenty-four seconds, forty-five-yard line, first down and ten yards.

Kansas City Chiefs have successfully approached midfield without shedding any blood.

Belichick realizes the gravity of the situation—it’s now within Mahomes’ Wanfu Mary range—

Damn it, they’ve been tricked.

New England Patriots’ defensive focus was entirely on the passing game, the most traditional and conventional strategy during the decisive moments of the fourth quarter; meanwhile, Reed dared to take a bold approach, utilizing Li Wei to mislead twice and achieving advancement on the ground, expertly managing time.

Even more importantly, the offensive advancement was seamless and orderly, leaving the New England Patriots’ Defensive group with no chance to apply counter-pressure. This allowed Kansas City Chiefs to stabilize themselves amid crisis and adversity, igniting momentum instantly and flipping the dynamics of the game.

Momentum—this is the keyword.

Kansas City Chiefs leveraged their home-field advantage to keep the match alive.

Belichick raises his head and surveys the crowd, Arrowhead Stadium is on its feet, singing passionately, united as one. That immense energy solidifies into a driving force, becoming a formidable ally for the Kansas City Chiefs.

The situation has become somewhat tricky.

Belichick retrieves his gaze, his eyes narrowing as he decisively makes adjustments.

Change or not—there’s no right answer because he can’t predict Reed’s tactics; yet to stay unchanged would mean leaving the initiative to the opponent. Thus, Belichick would rather proactively adjust—

Even if he loses, it should be losing while going all-in.

At the critical juncture, Belichick once again radiates the boldness and toughness of a true mastermind.

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Then, New England Patriots’ Defensive group explodes with energy once more.

Interception!

“Belichick made his move!”

“Abruptly and without warning, New England Patriots’ Defensive group takes a bold gamble. Belichick opts for a seven-man pass rush, relying on sheer numerical advantage to break through the pocket, aiming to crush Mahomes with absolute force and domination.”

“Kansas City Chiefs were completely suppressed.”

“Though Mahomes hurriedly hands the football to Li Wei, Li Wei faces a three-man blockade, maneuvers with all his might, and still gets intercepted.”

“Taken down at the line of scrimmage.”

“Li Wei was lucky not to lose yardage.”

“New England Patriots deliver a harsh wake-up call to Kansas City Chiefs, but worse yet—”

Tick-tock, tick-tock.

Time continues to pass.

Seventeen seconds, sixteen seconds…

Hurriedly, Mahomes scrambles to set up formation, with no time to strategize, directly spiking the ball to stop the clock, forfeiting an offensive chance just to freeze the game time.

Fourteen seconds, forty-five-yard line, third down and ten yards.

The situation has immediately flipped around.

New England Patriots undoubtedly showcase their championship resilience at critical moments.

Nonetheless, Kansas City Chiefs’ offense cannot afford regret—they must maximize every second. At this moment, the focus isn’t whether it’s third down or fourth down; time is the only blade hanging overhead.

No time even for communication, Li Wei merely exchanges a brief glance with his Offensive group teammates, and the firm resolve in his eyes reignites the atmosphere.

Then, formation is set.

Mahomes doesn’t have time to feel nervous, his focus sharp and undistracted.

“Attack!”

With the command, Kansas City Chiefs’ Offensive group launches into action.

Van Noy takes the first step forward, prepping for his second consecutive pressure attempt.

Belichick made the right call—no matter what Kansas City Chiefs’ tactics are, even if they’re risking a Wanfu Mary, their focus shouldn’t only be on the end zone. Mahomes is not Smith; unless they put enough pressure on Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive explosiveness will remain an unpredictable weapon—

No one knows when it might be unleashed.

Pressure—this is the core.

New England Patriots had just achieved a crucial interception. This time, they feigned aggression with only a five-man rush, focusing their efforts on applying pressure.

Van Noy moves in, ready to make an intimidating charge towards Mahomes, but his peripheral vision catches a shadow, and his heart sharply contracts:

Li Wei?

What is Li Wei about to do?