Dominate the Super Bowl

Tough! Torrential! Fierce!

In the first-line defense, the Baltimore Ravens demonstrated their resolve.

Not just a seven-man rush, they meticulously hid their backup moves.

Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens believed the Kansas City Chiefs would choose Li Wei to break through and relieve the pressure near the end zone; however, Reed also knew Li Wei was a target and wouldn't simply expose Li Wei, so Harbaugh anticipated a fake run-pass option.

After all, Mahomes' passing indeed has the ability to break through, so the pressure from a fake run-pass cannot be ignored.

Harbaugh guessed right.

So, with a seven-man pass rush, Mahomes was a fake target, posing as if they were constrained by a fake run-pass, while their real target was Li Wei.

Moreover, two men double-teamed him while a third followed closely behind.

Li Wei had no chance and ran straight into a wall, losing three yards.

Second down and thirteen yards.

Players of the Baltimore Ravens Defense high-fived in celebration, morale high.

And Li Wei?

Calm and composed, unflustered.

Having weathered countless storms in the past two seasons, there's no need to turn into a Super Saiyan over such a trivial matter; they just need to follow their routine.

However, the intensity and momentum the Baltimore Ravens displayed at the start need attention; their entire rhythm and state are at a peak, and the Kansas City Chiefs cannot start slow—they must rally quickly.

The emphasis still lies in being solid and steady, and the execution of the whole strategy needs to be decisive and succinct.

As Li Wei turned around, he could see the glances from Mahomes and others—they thought Li Wei might say something, but he did not.

Li Wei remained calm and re-assembled the lineup, signaling them to prepare to resume the game—

Such poise and calmness allowed the Kansas Chiefs Offense to quickly regain their focus and return to the game track.

Nervous? Passionate? Excited?

No need, really none; just keep following their pace.

This is the confidence of the two-time defending champions.

On the ten-yard line in front of the end zone, second down and thirteen yards, what will the Kansas City Chiefs choose?

Logically speaking, in the dangerous zone in front of the end zone, choosing a ground offense is advisable; but in the second down and thirteen yards situation, the offensive group needs to gain yards to alleviate the pressure of third down, especially since the Kansas Chiefs Offense has excellent explosiveness, Mahomes' passing ability cannot be ignored.

Precisely because of this, the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive tactics are unpredictable.

In the pocket, Li Wei was highly focused.

Everyone noticed the change Jackson brought to the Baltimore Ravens Offense, causing people to forget the Baltimore Ravens Defense's complete transformation this season.

The core reason is that legendary lineman Saggs left Baltimore during the offseason, transferred to join the Arizona Cardinals, causing the Baltimore Ravens Defense to lose its spiritual leader.

Even though the joining of Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas attracted much attention, Harbaugh did not plan to establish Thomas as a new leader, but rather to thoroughly change the Baltimore Ravens' defensive strategy.

Previously, the Baltimore Ravens' defense was habitually centered around linemen, from Ray Lewis to Terrell Suggs, they had a fine tradition of linemen.

However, Harbaugh demonstrates his courage and resolve, as well as his wisdom and comprehensive tactics —this is the foundation of a head coach.

Just like last season's transition of the offensive group from a pocket quarterback to a running quarterback, this season, the Baltimore Ravens Defense has completely abandoned the lineman-centric system, relying more on tactical formations and in-game adjustments for confrontations.

In simple terms, similar to the 2017 season's Jacksonville Jaguars, relying on the power of the team and the coach's wisdom to complete the defense.

Now, in this team, those players Li Wei faced last season have undergone a massive transformation—Urban, Mosley, Wendell are all gone, replaced by fairly unfamiliar blue-collar players in the league—

For outsider Li Wei, these faces are even more unfamiliar.

The right-side defensive end Domata-Peko is a familiar face; this player who entered the league in 2006 and has been playing for the Cincinnati Bengals is an experienced veteran, joining the Denver Broncos in the past two seasons, facing the Kansas City Chiefs twice a year.

Besides this, all players on the defensive line are relatively unfamiliar.

But it's this blue-collar team, in the first two weeks of the regular season, that performed well—allowing only ten points against the Miami Dolphins and seventeen against the Arizona Cardinals.

While the entire league rejoices over Jackson's rise, this defensive group diligently completes the dirty work to ensure victory—

Doesn't this approach sound somewhat familiar?

New England Patriots.

For nearly two decades, Belichick has used this philosophy to build a peak dynasty, setting the game tone with the defense and Special Duty Group as the core, with the offensive group relying on Brady to fill in key moments, winning one crucial game after another within a single ball possession.

What if Brady didn't perform any miracles or the Goddess of Fortune didn't favor them?

Then they'd lose.

At least Belichick has won five Super Bowl Champions.

However, not everyone can replicate this model, because the head coach needs exceptional ability on a global scale and tactical level.

Now, Harbaugh is attempting this, and only practical results can prove the outcome.

In their initial defense, the Baltimore Ravens Defense performed excellently.

Li Wei could clearly sense, Harbaugh was like an invisible giant hand manipulating a transformer in front of him; but the season had just commenced, and Harbaugh was not very adept, the connection between coach and players was not yet as seamless as Avatar's.

Li Wei wasn't nervous.

Not just Li Wei, Reed wasn't nervous either, methodically issuing tactical commands, the Kansas Chiefs had already positioned themselves, and Mahomes announced the snap.

"Attack!"

At the command, the shuffle of feet and clashing bodies created a rustling noise, and the entire Arrowhead Stadium fell into silence, holding their breath.

Li Wei concentrated, mentally absorbing the defensive formation before him.

It was evident at a glance that the Baltimore Ravens weren't playing any tricks; their defensive focus was on the short pass area, predicting Mahomes would likely connect with Kelsey.

In this situation, besides Li Wei, Kelsey was the best bridgehead; to prevent Kelsey from acting as bait, Harbaugh spread out other defensive players for one-on-one coverage and left a force to guard Li Wei—

They could never overlook Li Wei.

Li Wei: Just what I wanted.

Mahomes didn't hesitate, didn't delay, without any fake action cover, immediately shoved the football into Li Wei's hands.

For the second consecutive time, the Kansas Chiefs chose to ground attack, placing the responsibility on Li Wei's shoulders.

This time, Harbaugh miscalculated.

Though Harbaugh still had backups, the tactical initiative was with the Kansas Chiefs.

The focus of this offense was encapsulated in one word, "speed".

With a push of his foot, Li Wei shot out like an arrow from a bow.