Chapter 1047: 1046 Relentless pursuit
Baltimore Ravens touchdown!
Once again, it's the running back Ingram, this time in the confrontation at the front line of the end zone, third gear one-yard play. Ingram exhibited the toughness of a running back, rushing for a one-yard touchdown, forcing his way through a bloody path, pushing powerfully into the end zone.
However, the core contributor is still Jackson.
In this offensive play, Jackson calmed down, no longer hastily aiming for long passes to showcase himself. The entire offense was particularly solid and steady, with defense reading and offensive layout reaching top-tier status. Personally, he both ran and passed, battling with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Kansas City Chiefs Defense also performed exceptionally well, forcing Baltimore Ravens into a third gear predicament four times, almost causing an interception once.
But at the crucial moment, Jackson truly showcased the transformation of this season, almost single-handedly reversing the situation to thrillingly complete the third gear conversion.
Thus.
In the tug-of-war and standoff, this series of offense and defense lasted over six minutes, dragging from the third quarter into the fourth quarter, finally ending at the one-yard line in front of the end zone, repeatedly pulling to third gear, yet still concluding with Baltimore Ravens' touchdown—
Ingram's third individual rushing touchdown of the game.
So far, all three touchdowns from Baltimore Ravens originated from ground offense. However, it should be noted that Jackson's passing offense was on fire.
This again proves the complementary and mutual support between ground attack and passing offense.
"Ah!"
Ingram once again roared to the sky, a hint of ferocity flashing in his eyes.
Then, he found Li Wei in the bustling crowd.
Ingram did not hide his intention, directly raised his right index finger, pointing at Li Wei in a challenge gesture.
The person involved remained calm, but the onlookers were filled with indignation, unable to restrain themselves.
"Damn!" Hill cursed directly, glaring fiercely at Ingram, retaliating, "What are you looking at, jealous we have a rookie? If you're jealous, congratulations, you're not a rookie, and you'll never be. Wash up and go to sleep."
After the remark, Hill still couldn't control himself, continuing to rant.
"Really never-ending, never-ending... never-ending."
Indeed, Baltimore Ravens have shown outstanding performance; yet Kansas City Chiefs have continuously held their ground, delivering a perfect response.
Not only did they score a touchdown, but also dominated, controlling everything.
Normally, Baltimore Ravens should be collapsing. This game should already have no suspense, and the remaining would be garbage time.
However, Baltimore Ravens refuse.
Once, twice, thrice, Baltimore Ravens relentlessly pursued and showed no signs of disappearing, seemingly teetering on the verge of collapse, yet capturing one last breath to catch up again, weaving suspense step by step, Kansas City Chiefs still cannot relax, just like Hill's words—
Never ends.
Not only Hill, but other players more or less have the same thought.
Li Wei is an exception.
"That's what makes it interesting." Li Wei looked at Hill and flashed a smile.
Hill: ...Pervert.
That gaze made Li Wei laugh even more brightly.
"See, if we easily win with a smooth flow, we have no opportunity to refine and rehearse since the preseason, we still lack practice."
"More importantly, in this way, we'll naturally believe the 'Motion Offense' is unbeatable, no team can stop us."
"But I believe after tonight, the league will start studying us, the defense group studying how to stop us, the offensive group studying how to replicate tactics; possibly by the weekend, there might be teams trying new 'Motion'."
"In critical subsequent games, when we need to toughen up and keep pace, we might not be able to catch up."
"Such a perfect sparring partner isn't easy to find."
Sparring?
What did Li Wei just say?
Mahomes doubted his ears and looked to Kelsey for confirmation.
Kelsey beside him burst into laughter.
Hill: ...
Rolling his eyes, Hill didn't understand, "If Jackson and Ingram know you're using them as sparring partners, their expressions should be quite wonderful."
Li Wei shrugged slightly, "If they know you consider them one-wave pushovers, their expressions should be wonderful too."
"Haha, hahaha." Kelsey couldn't hold back anymore, clutching his belly with laughter.
Indeed, Baltimore Ravens aren't rubbish.
On the contrary, Baltimore Ravens are a formidable team with two consecutive victories in the new season, and Jackson reveals a new face, aiming for the regular season MVP.
Therefore, Kansas City Chiefs should rally themselves; they demand not to witness another tragedy like Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI unfold upon them—
In fact, two seasons have passed, yet Atlanta Falcons still cannot escape the shadow of the astonishing loss.
On the field sidelines, a conversation is occurring, and some changes appear on the field.
Baltimore Ravens Offensive group and Kansas City Chiefs Defense group didn't leave the field, as Harbaugh chooses to challenge a two-point conversion.
Following the first touchdown after the opening, Baltimore Ravens challenge the two-point conversion for the second time.
Evidently, behind in points, Baltimore Ravens need to seize every opportunity; moreover, at this moment, Harbaugh is planning not for the score, but more for the momentum—
Jackson, morale is high.
Harbaugh hopes Jackson can ride the wave and completely regain confidence.
If Baltimore Ravens want to overturn and defeat Kansas City Chiefs, with the game now in the fourth quarter, they need to seize every remaining opportunity and need Jackson to perform at peak state.
Two-point challenges are a strategy, but also a mental game.
However, Harbaugh miscalculated this time.
"Kendall Fuller!"
"Beautiful!"
"Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback Fuller made a critical defensive play!"
"The defending champions once again displayed defensive strength at the front line of the end zone, the defensive line exerting immense pressure hindering Jackson's passing vision, forcing Baltimore Ravens quarterback into a hasty throw."
"Jackson misjudged, didn't arc the throwing trajectory, Fuller stepped up and swatted, halting Baltimore Ravens' attempt at a two-point conversion."
"Baltimore Ravens have been trying to improve status and reverse the situation; clearly, Kansas City Chiefs didn't lose focus, at the crucial moment still resisted this wave of adversary assault."
"Jackson just completed a splendid drive, but the final burst didn't unleash, caught in an awkward position."
"Situation, instantly became intriguing."
"Baltimore Ravens challenge two-point conversion for the second time in the game and failed, last time they missed the chance, Kansas City Chiefs never gave them another opportunity, extending the lead relentlessly."
"Wonder what this round will influence in terms of both sides' momentum."
"The only assurance is, Li Wei knows when to strike."
On the sideline, Li Wei is rubbing his hands, his mouth filled with a gleeful smile.
That eager figure is more direct and vibrant than any words, the Kansas Chiefs Offense group's other players are all ready and prepared—
Haha, next, it's their turn.