Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1024 Focus Showdown
Ten months have passed, but no one can forget the classic matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens last season. Even looking back after all the games in the 2018 season, that game was undoubtedly one of the strongest games of the season.

The two sides fought hard until overtime, and the Kansas City Chiefs relied on a wave of attacks to complete the buzzer-beating victory, thereby building the confidence of a strong team.

Last season was an important turning point for the Baltimore Ravens.

Flacco's unexpected injury gave the team a chance to make a desperate effort. Young quarterback Jackson seized the opportunity and successfully shone with endless brilliance.

During the offseason, Flacco left for Denver in disgrace, Jackson stepped in to take over the team, and the Baltimore Ravens were reborn.

Here, it is not just a handover between two generations of starting quarterbacks, but more importantly, the Baltimore Ravens, who have always relied on defense, are quietly transforming into an offensive team.

In 2017, Harbaugh seriously considered this matter. At that time, Flacco still had the ability of an excellent quarterback, so the team needed a top running back to achieve a balance between passing and running, so Harbaugh targeted Levi.

Unfortunately, it didn't take shape in the end.

It is not so much that Hubble lacked the courage to take a desperate gamble, but rather that the timing was not right.

Those who achieve great things do not care about trivial matters. The right time, the right place and the right people are all essential. Instead of rushing into power, it is better to bide your time and make choices.

Two years later, Jackson took office smoothly and Hubble completed the transformation smoothly. Everything came naturally and the entire transformation was exceptionally smooth.

Although Hubbard still regrets missing out on Levi, the Baltimore Ravens are also on the right track and have gained something in return despite losing something in one place.

Last season, the Baltimore Ravens came close to completing their transformation.

Man proposes, God disposes. They encountered the Los Angeles Chargers led by Rivers' full-blown outbreak and were eliminated in the wild-card game, missing the opportunity to challenge the Kansas City Chiefs.

This offseason, the Baltimore Ravens' strategy has clearly changed:
Wide receiver. Running back. Guard. Quarterback.

The overall shift in the team's focus can be seen from the draft strategy.

Harbaugh is building an entirely new team around a cornerstone quarterback.

The heavy responsibility all fell on Jackson's shoulders.

As a child of destiny, Jackson's physical fitness and athletic talent are beyond doubt. He has proved with practical actions that he may be the top quarterback with the best paper quality in the league in the past ten years. The only thing that hinders Jackson may be the Achilles heel of all young running quarterbacks -

Pass the ball.

Look at Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

Four years ago, he was invincible and won the title of "Superman" with his unparalleled physical fitness. He not only won the regular season MVP, but also led the team to the 50th Super Bowl, and was unrivaled at the time.

However, his poor passing accuracy was fully exposed in the following seasons. After only one season at his peak, he has now been forgotten by everyone.

So, what about Jackson?

As the new season opens, Jackson proves with practical actions that his greatest weapon is not his physical talent, but his learning ability.

Indeed, last season, Jackson relied entirely on physical confrontation, and his passing accuracy, defensive reading, and offensive tactical organization all seemed rough and simple.

However, during this offseason, Jackson worked hard to improve his passing skills and made a splash in the season opener.

Some people are curious, Levi's data in the first week of the regular season was already scary enough, why was the league's best offensive player of the week still given to Jackson?
The answer lies in Jackson playing what could be described as a perfect pocket quarterback game.

20 of 17 passes, 324 yards, five touchdowns, no interceptions.

The pass completion rate was 85% and the quarterback rating was 158.3.

In the game against the Miami Dolphins, Jackson played an impeccable game, perfect in every aspect. Because of this, Jackson defeated Levi to win the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.

And, it is worth mentioning that Hubble also mastered the balance of passing and running.

Running back Ingram, who was suspended for four games last season for using performance-enhancing drugs, fell into controversy and fell into a trough. In the offseason, he transferred from the New Orleans Saints to the Baltimore Ravens. He has been carrying a heavy yoke. Not only fans, but also the league looks at him differently.

As we are all professional players who advocate fair competition and clean play, how can we look at him with normal eyes?
Under pressure, in the first game of the new season, Ingram rushed for 107 yards with fourteen carries and scored two touchdowns, which was no less than Levi's.

From passing to running the ball, Harbaugh finally began to build the excellent offensive lineup he had imagined.

Now, the upgraded Baltimore Ravens are about to face the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. There is no doubt that this is the absolute focus of the league.

Last season, Lamar Jackson was ignorant, but relying on his invincible youth, he created a storm in the league and became a rising star.

This season, Lamar Jackson showed his most valuable trait——

growing up.

This young man is diligent and inquisitive both on and off the court, constantly learning and studying, showing incredible transformation in just one offseason.

The season opened with a bang.

When Cam Newton can pass the ball? When Russell Wilson has the height? Or when Peyton Manning can run with the ball?
What kind of scene is that?
Jackson provided a vision and an idea that amazed the entire league.

burst! burst! burst!
The NFL is in a frenzy.

Last season, Mahomes emerged out of nowhere and demonstrated unparalleled talent.

However, Mahomes' high number of interceptions still shows his immaturity and there is still room for growth; coupled with Reid's conscious guidance, he prevented Mahomes from running with the ball and put as much pressure in this regard as possible on Levi, limiting Mahomes' physical contact.

To some extent, Mahomes' performance was not so explosive.

until now.

Jackson is like the ultimate weapon in the legend. He emerged out of nowhere and all the ultimate fantasies people have about quarterbacks have been realized in him.

20 of 17 passes, 324 yards.

These data not only mean that Jackson's passing is accurate, but also that his arm strength is strong, making long and short passes no problem; he also has the ability to run, not only can he cover the entire court, but he can also create secondary pass opportunities.

perfect!

The kind that is impeccable can be called a combination of Mahomes and Levi.

What's more, Jackson continues to grow.

This year's Jackson may have a higher ceiling than last year's Mahomes, and may even be able to challenge the extreme benchmark set by Levi in ​​the past two seasons.

During the offseason, when people were looking forward to the new season, "Mahomes vs. Jackson" was a highly anticipated matchup between the new generation of quarterbacks; but at that time, these views were still a bit conservative, and no one dared to easily assert that Jackson could keep up with Mahomes' level. It was just an expectation.

Unexpectedly, Jackson not only kept up with Mahomes' level, but even showed a level that was slightly better than Mahomes, which was astonishing.

Now, this is interesting.

(End of this chapter)