Dominate the Super Bowl

Something's not right.

The eyes of the Tennessee Titans defensive players busily gathered towards Vrabel, revealing a trace of confusion and inquiry.

Vrabel knew very well, but the point was, he also didn't know what Reed was up to—

Or was it Li Wei's plan?

Reed is not good at making adjustments on the fly, as everyone in the league knows; while Li Wei is quick-witted and calm under pressure, especially with his rapid growth over the past season. People have seen Li Wei guest in as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback multiple times, still maintaining a 100% pass completion rate. Vrabel saw Li Wei injecting a sense of immediacy into Kansas City Chiefs' offensive tactics.

Just a single offense, they can't mess up their formation; they must focus on themselves.

Vrabel quietly turned his right palm down, pressing it gently, trying to calm the defensive group, signaling them to continue adhering to the original strategy.

As a player and a coach, Vrabel's grasp of the game rhythm truly showcased his outstanding qualities, earning the players' trust.

With one gesture, Vrabel helped the Tennessee Titans gain a foothold.

However, when Vrabel realized his "wait and see" approach was also within Li Wei's calculation, his strategy to remain unchanged in response to change turned into stepping into a trap—

Li Wei calculated not only the tactics but also the human mind.

In the following game, Kansas City Chiefs rarely used the "Cheating Motion" three times in a row.

The starting point was all Li Wei.

Li Wei broke through with his speed, agility, and power, assuming an absolutely dominant and confident stance to break through different positions.

The Tennessee Titans had to defend because with a player like Li Wei, once they miss a defense, the result could be him delivering a fatal blow.

However, the Tennessee Titans chose a zone defense without fixed players marking Li Wei. So, when Li Wei initiated, three to five players were all swept into Li Wei's storm, causing Tennessee Titans' defensive positions to be destroyed and scattered.

Thus, the storm eye of the short-pass area tilted noticeably; the continuous pressure around the pocket slightly eased, giving Mahomes breathing space and allowing him to operate freely.

Originally, "Cheating Motion" emphasized speed, not only Li Wei but Mahomes' release speed was fast, delivering a heavy blow at the first opportunity.

But now, Li Wei maintained the rhythm, while Mahomes deliberately slowed down, waiting for the Tennessee Titans defensive group to be attracted by Li Wei, then leisurely making a pass, choosing his targets freely—

Hill. Hardman. Watkins.

Adding Kelsey earlier, this means in this wave of offense, all four Kansas City Chiefs receivers were pass targets.

Moreover, each pass was accurate.

The point is, if the defenders let Li Wei go unchecked, Mahomes could directly connect with Li Wei, equally putting Tennessee Titans in a dilemma.

Facing this situation, the correct solution is to man mark, ensuring one or two players mark Li Wei, while other players stick to their positions; however, this means breaking Vrabel's insistence on zone defense tactics and getting swept into Kansas City Chiefs' rhythm.

Vrabel was in a dilemma.

Most importantly, Kansas City Chiefs intentionally slowed down the rhythm, not rushing in one wave but using the rest and adjustment time fully in each offense, the focus wasn't on discussing tactics but on confusing Tennessee Titans' thoughts, making defensive players worry and grow anxious, and letting ideas in defenders' minds sprout carelessly.

Different players had different ideas, which cannot be quickly communicated or agreed upon in the short term, inevitably leading to more variables.

Nervous at every turn, shadows of doubt everywhere, unable to calm down.

Vrabel's defensive discipline thus fell into chaos.

The results were evident.

The efficiency of Kansas City Chiefs' moves fully recovered, with three successful first downs out of four passes, advancing thirty-seven yards, not only breaking half-field for the first time in the game but also reaching the Tennessee Titans' thirty-eight-yard line, just a stone's throw from the field goal area.

Strong, steady, determined to win.

This momentum was building layer upon layer, showing Kansas City Chiefs' growth and transformation this season; not flustered even when trailing by four touchdowns.

Instead, it was the Tennessee Titans gasping for breath, drenched in sweat, feeling the severe double wear and tear on both spirit and body in this phase, their gaze slightly wavering.

Vrabel knew completely shutting out the Kansas City Chiefs was an unrealistic luxury, but the point was how long they could suppress this offensive group; he originally hoped to suppress them a bit longer, but now, the rise of the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive group made him feel helpless.

It's the "Cheating Motion," repeated four times, and the Tennessee Titans just couldn't do anything about it.

What to do?

Vrabel learned under Belichick and came from a defensive group, he wouldn't easily makeshift himself. No matter how dangerous or challenging the situation, he must remain calm.

Finally, Vrabel adjusted.

To outsiders, this may seem a bit late; but in fact, within such a short four down offense, Vrabel's adjustment was already very timely.

The main issue still lies in Kansas City Chiefs' sudden and powerful rise.

Indeed, Kansas City Chiefs live up to their name, Vrabel's palms slightly sweating.

However, Vrabel still controlled himself, issued quick instructions. While Kansas City Chiefs still deliberately left time, giving Vrabel time to adjust, he would make Kansas City Chiefs pay for their confidence and arrogance, they shouldn't have given him the time to think and adjust.

And then.

The Tennessee Titans' half on the thirty-eight-yard line, first down ten yards.

Li Wei, still came out ahead—

A fifth "Cheating Motion" in a row?

Surely not?

Reed isn't the kind of single-minded person, just as Kansas City Chiefs are not a one-trick pony, yet what's with this wave of offense?

Vrabel didn't have time to think; they must focus on the present, they must reverse the situation and regain control.

"Attack!"

Mahomes declared the start of play.

Li Wei, as expected, rushed out without exception.

This time, Li Wei passed beyond the positions of Kelsey and Hardman, cutting to the outside, then making a vertical sprint.

However, the Tennessee Titans couldn't care on those because Vrabel had a different plan—

Blitz.

As Li Wei took steps in his vertical sprint, the Tennessee Titans' defensive group also stepped vertically to apply pressure.

This happened for the first time in the entire game.

The Tennessee Titans adopted a "3-4" formation, simply put, skillfully using four linebackers, which is Vrabel's specialty. They rarely, if ever, adopted the simple and rough strategy of blitzing the quarterback, instead focusing on showcasing defensive tactics centered on linebackers.

Tonight, the pressure returned to pressure, but the Tennessee Titans hadn't blitzed, nor even touched Mahomes many times.

Until now.

The Tennessee Titans not only used a blitz tactic but also broke the balance without warning—

Six-man pressure.

Three defensive linemen, two linebackers, and... a cornerback.

A cornerback, of all things!

Vrabel: Surprised, aren't you?