Dominate the Super Bowl

The air gently stirred, as Tannehill's voice resonated among the players.

"Now, the home curse is in our favor. We have no reason not to believe it, even if it's just the leverage to tip the scales. Whether it's to shake the Kansas City Chiefs' belief, or boost our own confidence, we should believe it. Not only believe it, but promote it vigorously."

AJ Brown: ...silent.

So, this is the power of rolling in the League for ten years? Who could have thought that a half-joking rumor could actually become part of psychological warfare?

Indeed, as expected of Tannehill, after rolling with the Miami Dolphins for years, playing psychological games with the New England Patriots has become second nature to him.

Henry raised his eyes, quietly looking at Tannehill, "Not only should we believe it, but should we also convince the Kansas City Chiefs to believe it?"

Tannehill, "Do you think Li Wei would believe it?"

Henry, "0% chance."

Tannehill, "So we should plant a seed of self-doubt in the Kansas City Chiefs' locker room, and then through our efforts and struggles, continuously apply pressure, hoping it can become a bit of motivation to turn the game around at critical moments. We need such self-suggestion."

"Li Wei won't believe it, but that doesn't mean the entire Kansas City Chiefs locker room won't believe it."

Henry didn't immediately speak—

These calculations, these strategies, these psychological battles, to be honest, are not his forte, he's just a straightforward person, letting strength speak for itself.

But not being good at them doesn't mean he doesn't understand anything, he's not a blank slate either, after all, nobody who came from under Red Tide Storm Saban's command is an idiot.

Originally, Henry didn't believe it because he knew these psychological tricks wouldn't work on Li Wei. Even Belichick tried to play mind games with Li Wei and ended up embarrassed, so honest people like them shouldn't rashly attempt it, a little carelessness might accelerate their own demise.

However, Tannehill was right, it doesn't matter if Henry doesn't believe, Li Wei doesn't believe, what matters is whether the Tennessee Titans locker room and the Kansas City Chiefs locker room believe; no matter how outstanding Li Wei is, he can't control the minds of a 53-person locker room.

Henry, "Who knows, maybe the curse really does exist."

Dropping a remark, Henry stepped towards the locker room while other players started to whisper and buzz, getting lively.

Tannehill exhaled lightly, a smile lingering in his eyes—

They had just broken their own curse, defeating the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium again after 25 years, they weren't planning to stop here.

Did the so-called curse really have no effect?

Maybe it did, maybe it didn't, but the fact in front of them is:

The Houston Red Sox in MLB went 86 years without a world championship, the Tennessee Titans couldn't beat the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium for 25 years, the Kansas City Chiefs went 21 years without a playoff victory.

Even if there wasn't a curse, the impact objectively exists.

All, just like a lie, the same lie repeated a hundred times, eventually becomes the truth.

"Without a doubt, the Kansas City Chiefs are a challenge, an ultimate challenge."

On Wednesday's media day, Henry was surrounded by layers of reporters, and finally in his fourth year, this legendary Crimson Tide Storm running back received the respect he naturally deserved, standing in the spotlight.

"I still haven't forgotten the wild card game of the 2017 season, we had 99% control over victory, just one step away from advancing to the next round, but we lost, to Li Wei."

No need for reporters to bring it up, Henry proactively unveiled the scar himself.

"Before that, Li Wei was just a 'young man with some abilities rumored in the Crimson Tide Storm'; but after that, Li Wei became the 'Crimson Tide Storm leader who proved himself in the Professional League ahead of me and ushered in a new era.'"

"I refuse to be that kind of pitiful person holding onto past glory, pretending to still own the world. I need to face myself. Though it took some time, and the process wasn't easy, in the end, I accepted it, Li Wei indeed performed better than me."

"I know that up to now, I've never won against Li Wei in my professional career, but I don't see that as a bad situation, after all, that guy's losses over the past few years are just that few."

Haha!

Henry's stoic jester's quip successfully triggered a burst of laughter among the reporters.

"Now, Li Wei is the target I need to chase."

Subsequently, the reporters brought up that during this year's regular season, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Tennessee Titans, and asked if the Tennessee Titans are prepared for the playoff rematch.

"Of course." Henry nodded in agreement, "We know how strong of a team they are, and we also know how dangerous Arrowhead Stadium is as a home field."

"But this is the playoffs, circumstances are ultimately different."

"They are the defenders; we are the challengers. The pressure and burden on the defender are far greater than ours. We have nothing to lose, all we need to do is go all out without reservation, not worrying about what comes next, focusing entirely on the present, welcoming the ultimate challenge of the League."

"Maybe, this time we can receive some 'home curse' assistance to help us extend the miracle."

Two birds with one stone!

Nonchalantly, Henry pointed out the "home curse," shifting the pressure onto the Kansas City Chiefs; at the same time, emphasizing the Tennessee Titans' miraculous upset over the New England Patriots, further transferring more pressure onto the Kansas City Chiefs.

Plain, yet determined.

Although the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs don't have historical grievances, far from comparable to the "Li Wei VS Brady" showdown.

But thanks to the presence of Henry and Li Wei, things quietly changed, extending the glory belonging to the University of Alabama into the professional arena.

Henry conveyed determination with clear eyes, lightly yet resoundingly mentioning the "home curse," avoiding over-frequent mentions lest it becomes excessive.

In the wild card game, the Tennessee Titans were the underdogs; no one expected them to win, yet they miraculously extinguished Brady and Belichick's last stand.

In the divisional game, the Tennessee Titans are still the underdogs, still, no one expects them to win, but they are likewise prepared to upend the entire League once again, disrupt Goodell's plans, steal the spotlight, causing continued chaos in the American League after the New England Patriots' downfall.

The 2017 wild card game's decisive blow still remains a painful thorn in the hearts of Tennessee Titans fans.

At that time, the Kansas City Chiefs, not yet matured or transformed, were not strong, full of loopholes, while the Tennessee Titans were the ones in control of victory, yet never expected the Kansas City Chiefs would complete a phoenix-like rebirth with that comeback victory—

The rest, is all history.

People have discussed more than once, if not for the Chiefs' comeback in that wild card game, or if the Tennessee Titans held on until the end, would the League landscape be different now?

This thorn has remained lodged in the Tennessee Titans' throat, until now, the moment for the Tennessee Titans' revenge has finally arrived!