Dominate the Super Bowl

Stalemate—

This is the keyword.

For the Kansas City Chiefs, they need to score, but not too quickly.

Because they need to control the game time, if they score too fast, Rodgers gets back on the field, and the control of the game time falls into the hands of the Green Bay Packers, putting them in a passive position; but if their offense is too tense and cautious, and an error in any segment leads to failure to score, it would be counterproductive, essentially handing victory over to Rodgers.

Control, indeed, needs to be maintained, but the focus is still on maintaining momentum.

For the Green Bay Packers, it's simple, they need to stop their opponent.

Timing control and reversing the score are not their concerns. Their immediate priority is to go all out and stop the Kansas City Chiefs from scoring, even if Rodgers has no time to play, as long as they can stop the opponent, the game can drag into overtime.

Precisely because of this, the Green Bay Packers let go of their burden and gave their all.

Between the back-and-forth, advantage stacking and switching, the situation subtly changes—

"The all-or-nothing Green Bay Packers Defense vs. the constrained Kansas City Chiefs Offense."

In the subtle situation, the Green Bay Packers Defense burst out an incredible energy, quietly changing the game's aspect.

The rhythm of the Kansas City Chiefs Offense was disrupted.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see Moore feeling the pressure again.

Why has Moore, after rolling in the league for so many years, still not become a qualified starting quarterback, not even better than "Big Beard" Ryan Fitzpatrick?

The key lies in Moore's inability to withstand pressure.

When everything goes smoothly, playing his own game style, winning along the momentum, this is not capability; every professional player can put on a brilliant performance in their peak state.

Faced with pressure, in confrontations, in challenging situations, the true test on the professional field is how to adjust oneself, how to confront, how to reverse the situation, and how to maintain competitive status.

Clearly, Moore has never been able to endure these tests.

In daily training, Moore can play with great momentum; but in actual match stalemates and confrontations, Moore soon reveals the truth.

Currently, it's the same.

Just like at the start and the finish, when the pressure intensity rises, Moore becomes flustered, his mind goes blank.

Objectively, not to mention Moore, even Mahomes in front of the TV sweats in his palms, such a situation is a challenge for any quarterback.

Now, Mahomes finally understands:

Why do coaches easily suffer from heart disease and high blood pressure?

Players themselves on the field have no time for idle thoughts; they must focus on the game. Even when nervous or exhausted, they can still change the game result through their own efforts.

Coaches standing on the sidelines can do nothing besides being anxious. They think things should be one way or another but ultimately cannot change the game situation with their own hands and can only let their hearts race uncontrollably.

At the moment, Mahomes is the same—

"Matt, calm down. Stay focused."

"One step at a time, come on, focus on the present!"

This is the only thing Mahomes can do now. The entire waiting and rest area at the hospital held their breath.

Stumbling, on the verge of stumbling, the Kansas City Chiefs endured the test of two third gears, managing to push finally to the Green Bay Packers' thirty-five-yard line, but once again facing a strong impact from the Green Bay Packers Defense—

First gear, ten yards, Moore's pass was inaccurate, failing to connect successfully.

Second gear, ten yards, Moore's pass lacked parabolic control, despite Kelsey completing the catch, unable to continue pushing forward, faced double-team confrontation and fell to the ground.

Third gear, six yards, the Green Bay Packers caught the Kansas City Chiefs' fake pass and run tactic, three-person encirclement and interception, strong line-back tackle on Li Wei to complete the stop.

Three strikes out.

The worst thing has indeed happened.

Throughout the second half, the continuous exchange of threats and fierce clashes maintained intensity and rhythm, yet near the end of the match, an unexpected change broke the balance, ending with Kansas City Chiefs' three strikes out.

At this time, there are still one minute and forty-seven seconds left until the end of the match.

So, what to do?

A "35:35" tied situation, presenting two choices to the Kansas City Chiefs:

First, risking a challenge of a fifty-two-yard field goal.

Secondly, forcefully challenging a fourth down with eight yards.

Of course, there's the most conservative and safest choice, to punt.

However, in the current situation, punting makes no sense, akin to cowardly handing the opportunity over to the opponent—

And it's Aaron Rodgers.

Clearly, this is not something Reed wants to see.

So, attempt the field goal, or challenge the fourth down?

Reed takes a deep breath. The situation is difficult, but he does not hesitate:

Challenge the fourth down.

Indeed, they could risk attempting a field goal, but even if the fifty-two-yard field goal goes in, it doesn't mean much because Rodgers still possesses one hundred seconds to attempt Wanfu Mary. If successful, the Green Bay Packers win the match.

And choosing to challenge the fourth down, even if it fails, the following situation remains the same; facing the attack of Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers prepare to rely on a field goal or a touchdown to win the match.

In other words, the worst-case scenario of challenging the fourth down and the best-case scenario of attempting a field goal are fairly similar, the whole situation doesn't fundamentally change.

Reed chooses to challenge the fourth down without hesitation; they need to go all out, even if they fail, they need to consume game time to create difficulties for the Green Bay Packers' subsequent attack.

Often people have prejudices; teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, reigning champions twice in a row, need to defend, hold victory in place, naturally becoming conservative, no longer possessing the "barefoot don't fear shoe-wearer" momentum of past seasons, from coach to player mindset changes occur.

However, this season the Kansas City Chiefs are not like so; whether through the defense group's complete overhaul or the offense group's innovating and replacing, they continue actively changing and growing, this boldness truly merits a fresh look.

Right now, it's the same.

When Reed chooses to challenge the fourth down, cheers fully ignite. From Arrowhead Stadium, sweeping across all of Kansas City.

"Fly!"

"Fly!"

Yet, the Kansas City Chiefs Offense has no time for breath; in just forty seconds of preparation time, they must rapidly complete tactical setup.

Countless eyes fall entirely on Moore.

Moore only feels his mouth dry and tongue parched, aware of how badly he's played in this wave of offense.

But worse is, even understanding it, trying to change, ultimately powerless to do so.

Now, what to do?

A lift of the head, Moore sees the smile at Li Wei's mouth corner—

Yes, a smile.

There's no tension, anxiety, timidity, or fear, but rather a bright smile.

"Ready."

Not even a spiritual pep talk or motivational cheer, just that one line, then they prepare to line up.

Moore steps with one foot deep and one shallow, turning to line up, standing in the pocket, feeling only mouth dry and tongue parched, squeezing out a hoarse voice from his throat.

"Attack!"