Dominate the Super Bowl

Since Michael Vick burst onto the scene in 2001, running quarterbacks have developed over nearly two decades and have become increasingly mature.

Over the past few years, running quarterbacks have become a force that changes the times in the League. Russell Wilson, Robert Griffin III, Colin Kaepernick, and Cam Newton have emerged, capable of both passing and running, known as dual-threats and hailed as the super-evolved version of quarterbacks, completely overturning the sport of Football.

However, the ideal is full, but the reality is thin.

The so-called pass-run dual-threat ultimately presents as the "Four Great Running Backs," with only Wilson's passing ability above the passing line. Overall, their somewhat adequate passing has made them merely more mobile running backs, yet they can't match running backs in absorbing hits, with injuries becoming roadblocks standing before them.

In the NFL, what is the salary of a running back compared to a quarterback? Where would a team lavishly spend a quarterback's salary on a running back with mediocre passing skills?

Gradually, the trend of running quarterbacks in the League has fallen back.

Until this season—

The "Chosen One," Jackson, burst onto the scene.

Last season, Jackson was appointed in moments of crisis, performing excellently, but his passing ability was extremely poor. Everyone thought Jackson was at most a younger version of Newton.

This season, Jackson has transformed thoroughly, with improvements and transformations in passing that shocked the entire League. He powerfully explained the ultimate version of a running quarterback, not only excelling in passing and running but also controlling interceptions and fumbles to near perfection.

Finally, the ideal version of a running quarterback has journeyed from imagination to reality.

People kept waiting, kept searching, kept doubting, and even gradually abandoned the fantasy of a running quarterback over the past two seasons. Maybe the so-called pass-run dual-threat was just an illusion, a concept, a fairy tale, an ideal only existing in imagination and out of reach.

Now, with Jackson taking the stage, it's more than just a miracle; it's a fairy tale coming to life.

Thus, the entire League went crazy.

Indeed, Mahomes performed excellently last season, but his consistently high interceptions and deliberately restrained running just made Mahomes a Kirin Arm version of Big Manning. Perhaps Big Manning was a top traditional quarterback benchmark in the first two decades of the 21st century; but with the second decade about to end, it's time for progress.

Indeed, Li Wei continued to grow this season, capable of running, catching, and passing, but ultimately Li Wei was still a running back, which cannot replace the core quarterback position in Football. Li Wei's all-around capability and strength dim slightly under Jackson's comprehensive rise, even when merely comparing seasonal data, Jackson doesn't fall short.

Unbelievable, inconceivable, but indeed happening.

Imagine when Li Wei burst onto the scene, how the League reacted; now, Jackson's shining debut easily creates energy ten times, a hundred times greater.

In such a situation, with a little guidance, the League's booming praise and pursuit of Jackson became unstoppable.

Wait, someone mentions the record?

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the fully upgraded Baltimore Ravens face to face in the regular season and achieved the second 16-0 season in the Super Bowl era, shouldn't these add points for Li Wei?

The point is, the Baltimore Ravens' 14-2 record is also impressive. When people discuss the Kansas City Chiefs' biggest playoff rivals, the Baltimore Ravens lead the pack.

Whether from an individual player's perspective or a team's perspective, Jackson is the "Chosen One," overthrowing and leading the League as a superhero.

Moreover, this time it's not a running back, but a quarterback, perfectly fitting all the League's imaginings and expectations.

Thus—

Lamar Jackson!

The surge and clamor of regular season MVP calls swept overwhelmingly towards Jackson.

Various, various, the uproar never-ending.

It's hard to imagine that when the Baltimore Ravens let Joe Flacco go during the offseason, many experts expressed concern that Harbaugh might be making a mistake; but now, Jackson unquestionably becomes the biggest focal point of the season. Who even mentions Flacco, now merged with the crowd?

Young. Versatile. Genius. Excellent.

Just like Li Wei in the 2017 season, like Mahomes in the 2018 season, like Goff, Wentz, Foles, Donald in the past two years, etc., etc.

The changeable media found a new toy, waves of excitement fully encircling Jackson, countless microphones filling every corner of Jackson's view. He now finally experiences standing atop the peak.

So, is this what Li Wei felt in the past two years?

Not bad at all.

"Lamar, what are your expectations for the playoffs?"

"Championship. Our goal is the championship."

"Lamar, do you have confidence you can defeat the Kansas City Chiefs?"

"Of course."

"Lamar, do you think Li Wei is your spoiler?"

"No, I'm with the offensive group, and so is he. We are unrelated; I need to focus on the defensive players."

"But Lamar, so far you have never beaten Li Wei, losing to him from the NCAA to the NFL, including in the Heisman Trophy and regular season MVP awards selections, losing from on-field to off-field. Do you feel Li Wei is an insurmountable mountain?"

"..."

Jackson tells himself to stay calm, maintain calm, and not be provoked by the media, but these waves of attacks indeed overwhelm him. Anger uncontrollably boils in his stomach, the bubbling almost ready to explode.

"No, I don't think so."

Jackson ultimately contained himself, showing a polite smile, defeating Li Wei not just on the field but off it, too.

Such confidence.

"Lamar, so you believe you can defeat Li Wei and the Kansas City Chiefs, the 'Playoff Chiefs,' 'Arrowhead Stadium Chiefs'?"

Whoa!

A sudden emotion overthrows reason—

Li Wei, Li Wei, Li Wei, like a magical chant filling his mind, awakens Jackson's worst and scariest nightmare in his memory, almost becoming his Heart Demon.

Damn it.

"Playoff Chiefs," the team that wrote miracles in the 2017 season.

"Arrowhead Stadium Chiefs," the team undefeated at home throughout the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

This season, the Kansas City Chiefs completed both a 16-0 regular-season record and a 16-0 consecutive home wins record over two seasons, an astounding feat.

So, when was the last time the Kansas City Chiefs lost at Arrowhead Stadium?

November 26, 2017, the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Buffalo Bills at home when they were in the midst of a six-game losing streak.

Two weeks later, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated division rival Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium to end the six-game losing streak, starting a series of 22 consecutive home wins, including the playoffs. For over two years, no team could shake them at Arrowhead Stadium.

This is the team any team wants to beat this season, including Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.