Chapter 1039: 1038 Catching up
"Sack!"
"Lineman Matthew Judon brings Baltimore Ravens their first sack of the game!"
"Harbaugh's pass-rush strategy is very clever, relying solely on a four-man rush, but using defensive line and linebacker switches to disrupt the rhythm and successfully deceive the Kansas City Chiefs' pocket protection. Judon seized the opportunity and didn't give Mahomes space to escape, completing the sack at the first moment."
"Clean. Swift. Tough."
"Three strikes, out!"
"Starting the second half, the Baltimore Ravens have shown their determination. Clearly, they're not prepared to surrender, and they're certainly not prepared to give up the game."
...
"Lamar Jackson!"
"One tackle! Two tackles!"
"The entire pocket protection of the Baltimore Ravens has completely fallen apart. Jackson is exposed in the Kansas City Chiefs Defense's five-man rush, but Jackson hasn't given up and has once again shown his athletic prowess."
"Dodging two sack threats consecutively, Jackson is still observing and searching. This young quarterback relies on his feet to seek out a chance."
"Push off, spin, swing the arm."
"Pass!"
"The pass target is... Andrews! Tight End Mark Andrews!"
"Andrews successfully positions himself, in a one-on-one matchup with Cornerback Fowler, overpowering Fowler to catch the football, but this isn't the end."
"Andrews pivots and escapes, continuing to push forward!"
"Beautiful!"
"Safety Matty steps up just in time, and with the swift reaction of Fowler, they form a pincer and tackle Andrews, ending his progression, but Jackson and Andrews' connection still gains fifteen yards, and the Baltimore Ravens are demonstrating their offense explosiveness."
...
"Jackson! It's Jackson again! This is... Read Option Offense!"
"The Kansas City Chiefs' linebacker group doesn't lose focus, keeping a keen eye on Jackson."
"Jackson faces a crisis again!"
"Oh, Jackson completes the hand-off, the ball is now in Ingram's arms. Jackson unexpectedly gives the ball to the running back, using himself as bait to divert the Kansas City Chiefs Defense's attention."
"Beautiful!"
"Opening!"
"Ingram breaks through! Ingram successfully shakes off the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive forces, escaping the encirclement!"
"Ingram!"
"Five yards!"
"Ten yards!"
"Ingram is sprinting at full speed!"
"Fifteen yards! Matty! Ingram collides directly with Matty!"
"Breakthrough! Ingram forcefully crashes through Matty, Ingram is moving forward, Ingram is sprinting, Ingram leaps up!"
"Touchdown!"
"Touchdown! Touchdooooooown!"
"Since the first offensive drive scored a touchdown at the start, Baltimore Ravens finally score again in the second half. Running back Ingram's nineteen-yard ground advance charges through the Kansas City Chiefs' defense like a hot knife through butter!"
"Wow!"
"After adjustments during halftime, Baltimore Ravens have a dream start in the second half, sacking Mahomes to force Kansas City Chiefs out. They then finish with an eighty-three-yard drive for a ground rushing touchdown."
"Now, Baltimore Ravens' momentum is surging, reclaiming control, sounding the horn for counterattack. Is this the turning point of the game?"
Aaah, aaah.
Ingram stands in the end zone, roaring at the audience at Arrowhead Stadium, crazily pounding his chest like King Kong, letting out his emotions freely.
When everyone was discussing Li Wei, Ingram was ensnared in scandals of drugs and suspensions. Once dominant in the League, he turned into faded glory overnight, even being swept out by the New Orleans Saints, becoming synonymous with "disgrace" and bearing countless insults.
Ingram has been waiting for an opportunity to confront Li Wei head-on.
However, when the opportunity finally came today, the first half turned into Li Wei's solo show, and they once again became the audience, admiring Li Wei's performance.
Until now.
Ingram could no longer control himself, full of fury pouring out from his mind.
Aaah, aaah.
Jackson spins around, clenching his fists, facing the Kansas City Chiefs' sideline, roaring dramatically to clear all the frustration inside his chest.
His flushed cheeks seemed likely to explode at any moment, but he didn't care at all.
The shout seemed to say:
Did you see that? Li Wei, did you see that? Our counterattack has started and will never stop, our cavalry will roar past, and you'll shiver in our zeal and fury.
Those eyes brim with murderous intent.
But alas, Jackson chose the wrong target; he should have emulated Ingram by facing the Arrowhead Stadium audience because the object he aimed at was busy laughing and joking.
Kelsey: He must have held back too long; if not released, he might explode.
Li Wei: I suspect you're implying something but have no evidence.
Kelsey: Don't falsely accuse a good person like me. I'm saying when he scored the first touchdown he didn't celebrate, he planned to celebrate after the two-point conversion if successful, didn't celebrate, became suffocated.
Li Wei: Eh, why did you change color?
Mahomes: Haha, hahaha.
Even Mahomes, usually stern-faced, couldn't control himself in the end, a full smile blooming as the Kansas City Chiefs' sideline all burst out laughing.
Originally, Baltimore Ravens had a strong showing in the second half, performing excellently on both offense and defense, not only imposing great pressure, but also turning the tide and the game seemed set to enter a tense scenario again, undeniably causing fluctuation for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Now, with a nonchalant attitude, the tense atmosphere loosens up, with Li Wei and Kelsey showing their great chemistry again.
Jackson: ...
Watching this scene, Jackson feels like he's been insulted.
Though he doesn't know what Li Wei and the others are saying, his intuition tells him he's become their laughing stock, something he totally can't understand—
Clearly, it was a Baltimore Ravens touchdown. How can they be laughing?
Damn!
Jackson gritted his teeth, his fists trembling slightly from exerting too much force.
Laugh all you want, because you'll have no chance coming up, Baltimore Ravens are about to completely take over the game. If you don't seize the opportunity to revel now, you might cry later.
Taking a deep breath, Jackson stormed off the field in anger, raising his right hand high, exchanging high-fives with the defensive group about to take the field, with a bloodlust roar.
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
The fighting spirit, high and fully ablaze—
Even putting aside last season's agonizing overtime loss, even aside from the enmity between Jackson and Li Wei, this season Baltimore Ravens ambitiously aim for the Super Bowl Champions.
If they want to reach the pinnacle, Baltimore Ravens must display a top-tier team's stance, making their mark in the League!
Kansas City Chiefs is their target to establish their reputation; Baltimore Ravens will defeat Kansas City Chiefs with a resounding victory, declaring their championship ambition for the whole League to see their determination.
"13:27."
At the start of the second half, Baltimore Ravens displayed absolute strength on both offense and defense, not only preventing Kansas City Chiefs from widening the gap at halftime but also quickly narrowing the score gap, bringing them back within two possessions—
"The excitement in the game has returned!"
Neutral fans raised their arms and cheered!