Chapter 1399: Chapter 1398: The Sole Focus
“God! The ball’s dropped!”
“DeShaun Watson fumbled! A crucial fumble!”
“Chris Jones regained possession! Kansas City Chiefs have the ball!”
“Unbelievable!”
“The Houston Texans’ read option offense completely outmaneuvered Kansas City Chiefs! Watson nearly completed a third and ten conversion with his rushing attempt!”
“Almost!”
“However! The Kansas City Chiefs Defense reacted in time! Their relentless pursuit paid off with another turnover in the first half!”
“League! Are you ready? The defending champions are eyeing a three-peat! It’s not just about the offense! The defense shows championship quality too! Stepping up in critical moments!”
In the TV, Nantz’s passionate commentary fired like a machine gun, sparking a complete Crimson Tide Storm.
Arrowhead Stadium rumbled in a full-blown frenzy.
In front of the TV, in the away locker room of the Reeves Team, it was dead silent, all eyes fixed quietly on the screen, with no one reacting.
Everything, as Nantz said, the growth of the Kansas City Chiefs Defense this season has undoubtedly become a key factor in determining the course of the season.
Whether it’s the Tennessee Titans in the divisional round or the Houston Texans in the conference finals, the offenses performed outstandingly yet hit a wall, with Watson’s two desperate attempts thwarted each time, delivering a fatal blow.
For a moment, the Green Bay Packers felt the pressure too.
To be precise, the Green Bay Packers were the first team this season to taste the true transformation of the Kansas City Chiefs Defense—
In the “Halfway Super Bowl” this season, the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs battled till the end. Rodgers completed a Hail Mary during the clock’s countdown, seemingly to equalize and enter overtime, bringing the contest back to square one.
But astonishingly, the Kansas City Chiefs Defense stopped the two-point conversion, delivering a final blow to the Green Bay Packers.
“41:43”.
This set of numbers remains deeply etched in their minds to this day.
Who would have thought that after winning two consecutive championships, the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t suffer the fate of other championship teams succumbing to the hard salary cap? Instead, they transformed, continuing to grow stronger, with the defensive group’s progress completing the final piece of the Chiefs’ puzzle.
Evidently, this Kansas City Chiefs team is indeed the one everyone aspires to defeat, yet also the exemplary model everyone in the league looks up to.
If the Tennessee Titans highlighted the Chiefs’ vulnerabilities in the previous divisional game, showing that Kansas City isn’t perfect and has its flaws, this conference final displayed the Chiefs’ ability to adjust, leaving opponents in despair once more.
In the crowd, Rodgers tilted his chin upward towards the TV screen, focused and composed, a hint of pride in his eyes.
In the realm of competitive sports, there is nothing eternal, no invincible aura; records exist to be broken.
Undefeated season?
Do you know why the Miami Dolphins are the only NFL team to achieve the feat of an undefeated season, leading to a Super Bowl title, and that too in the far-off era before regular season reforms?
Because an undefeated season is like a target, making oneself a universal enemy; the streak of sixteen regular season victories not only drains energy and physical strength but also numbs nerves, a slight fluctuation in the playoffs, and it could become their Achilles’ heel.
Rodgers and his Green Bay Packers once experienced this themselves; hence, they fully understand.
To Rodgers, the Kansas City Chiefs’ pursuit of a perfect season for a fan’s cause seems impulsive and foolish.
Reed would have seen this coming with his seasoned expertise, yet he still fulfills Li Wei’s juvenile passionate wish, which predestines the end of the Chiefs’ season.
This season, the Green Bay Packers have a single goal: to reach the top of the Super Bowl.
Any obstacle blocking their path, Rodgers will decisively and mercilessly break through, including the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs.
Rodgers knows the team’s management is dissatisfied with him, striving for control, and GM Gutekunst is constantly critical of him, attempting to suppress him at the right opportunity; but he won’t give that insidious and despicable person any chances.
They will win; they’ll secure the championship; they’ll climb to the pinnacle of the league.
And then, the Green Bay Packers will still be his team.
Li Wei. Mahomes.
Rodgers’ pupils slightly contracted, but eventually, his gaze settled on Li Wei; he lost once during the regular season, and now he’s determined to take revenge without alternatives, just that straightforward.
No one can stop them from reaching the summit.
Retracting his gaze, Rodgers glanced at the young coach Lafleur, who noticed and walked over proactively, patting Rodgers on the shoulder.
“We’re on the right path.”
Rodgers’ lips curled into a small smile, not saying much more as he slammed his locker shut.
Bam!
A loud noise broke the silence, surprising everyone in the locker room.
Quickly turning their heads, they realized the noise was made by their team’s star, as chaotic gazes all landed on Rodgers, slightly hesitant.
Rodgers chuckled lightly, “No rush. No rush. They can wait; first San Francisco, then Kansas City, they should wait in line patiently.”
Leaving those words, Rodgers turned and walked towards the shower room, wrapping up field adaptation warm-ups; next was just awaiting the official start of the game.
In the locker room, people exchanged glances, the confidence from the team leader instantly lifted their morale.
Indeed, they’re not afraid of any opponent, including the Kansas City Chiefs.
Moreover, Watt and his Houston Texans wouldn’t surrender easily, would they?
“Second half, it’s all about the second half.”
“Stamina is key. The professor has already been subbed twice to observe, and he’s been extensively utilized in the first half; he might not bear the heavy responsibility in the second half.”
“Look at Derrick Henry from the last game. After the match, Henry couldn’t even stand up; he was carried to the team bus. The professor would probably be the same; he put in too much effort in the first half.”
“In the second half, let’s watch Watson. Watson always claims he can defeat any quarterback; now let’s see if he’s up to the task.”
The chatter didn’t stop, buzzed endlessly.
In fact, not just the Green Bay Packers, at this moment, the entire league’s bustling attention was focused on the American League finals.
Inside and out, from top to bottom, with social media trending lists fully dominated, the reigning champions showcasing their imposing air and charisma, as the live broadcast unfolds, widespread discussions erupt, with every move watched by countless eyes.
The Kansas City Chiefs are the sole focus, in the literal sense, no one can compare with the Chiefs!
Now, every step of the Kansas City Chiefs might be making history; from the team aspect, from the league aspect, from Li Wei’s standpoint, and so forth, it all aligns:
Nobody wants to miss a moment.