Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1169: Full of Blood
"Focus! Hey, focus!"

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa kept high-fiving his teammates, trying to cheer them up.

Although they were not surprised by the Kansas City Chiefs' strategy of opening the game with offense, this did not mean that the Los Angeles Chargers' defense had a countermeasure.

There is no way, this defensive team is indeed scarred and fighting with a limp.

What's more, the Kansas City Chiefs' offense is undoubtedly the best in the league. They are not afraid of any defensive team and have the courage and strength to confront all opponents head-on.

At the beginning of the game, the Los Angeles Lightning defense lost itself in the opponent's short and fast offensive storm. They were defeated before they even had time to gain a foothold, and they were already standing in their own half before they could understand what was happening.

The storm came suddenly and violently, leaving almost no room to breathe.

Looking around, you can clearly see the Los Angeles Lightning defensive players panting heavily.

These are only the fifth levels of attack and defense.

It's mainly the mental pressure and hardship that makes one's steps heavy and the intensity of physical energy consumption may be two or three times that of usual.

The situation is not good.

Bosa noticed it immediately.

Joey Bosa, the third pick in the 2016 draft and Levi's predecessor, is a defensive end who was born into a highly-regarded football family in the league.

His father, John Bosa, is a former Miami Dolphins defensive end.

His younger brother, Nick Bosa, was the second pick in this year's draft and is a defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers.

In addition, his cousin, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather are all rugby players. Not only his father's side, but also his mother's side are all athletes.

Moreover, the defensive bloodline is passed down all the way.

Joey Bosa won the Defensive Rookie of the Year title in his first season in the league, and Nick Bosa is also performing very well at the moment, standing out in the competition for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

Entering his fourth year, Joey Bosa has more expectations for his career.

After all, if you don’t make an effort, your rookie contract will end and you will face a whole new world.

However, in the end, the Los Angeles Chargers still came to their current position, standing on the edge of a cliff, facing a game with no retreat, and they were facing the Kansas City Chiefs.

They want to win, and they believe they can win.

This is not empty talk.

But they also know that if they want to win this game, the first thing to do is to contain the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive group; however, they are now losing ground.

The situation is not good.

The Los Angeles Chargers' attention has always been on Levi. Whether it is the past three weeks or the overall games this season, Levi is proving his worth as the best player in the league. The Kansas City Chiefs' offensive group has reached a higher level, and how to contain Levi has become the most troublesome problem for all teams.

However, Reid slightly broke expectations and handed over the entire offense to Mahomes. Mahomes, who had just returned from injury, seemed to be unable to hold back any longer. His hands were hot and he easily opened the situation with a smooth offense.

How to do?
Bosa took a deep breath and regained a bit of calm amid the chaos.

The Kansas City Chiefs' offense is said to be good at disrupting the rhythm and confusing the defense. When their defensive focus is on passing the ball, Levi's ground offense will teach them a lesson; and when they are fully alert to the ground, Mahomes will make the opponent realize what Reid's specialty is on the passing end.

As a bitter rival in the same division, the Los Angeles Lightning understand this well.

Therefore, when facing the Kansas City Chiefs, the most important thing is to stay calm and focused, and not be led into a ditch by them.

"Focus!" Bosa shouted loudly without any extra words. The fighting spirit in his eyes was burning, and the murderous intent hidden behind him was revealed bit by bit.

On the side, the linebackers were panting and sweating profusely. People who didn't know would think they had been fighting for two hours, which made them look very embarrassed.

Thomas-Davis, Denzel-Perryman and others all followed suit.

Focus! Focus!
Morale was finally ignited.

Defensive end Melvin Ingram on the other side turned his head to look at Bosa, a smile creeping up the corners of his mouth.

Some people may be curious about how the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs last season? How did the Los Angeles Chargers, who were full of injuries and had an incomplete lineup, hold on to the game this season and even beat the Green Bay Packers?
The answer, defend the front line.

Although the defensive second line is fragmented, the Los Angeles Lightning's defensive front line has both foundation and strength. The combination of new and old lineups has both experience and vitality. Almost every player has his own skills. They are truly capable blue-collar players who are hardworking, good quality and inexpensive. They have continued to perform well in difficult situations this season.

Pressure. Pass rush. Ground. Short pass.

All-inclusive!

The performance of the Los Angeles Lightning's defense depends to a large extent on the state of the defensive front. Since the start of today's game, Reed has seized the defensive front line and deployed his strategy, relying on rhythm and running to tear open gaps, and his smooth passing and connection have directly broken through the Los Angeles Lightning's strengths.

Moreover, it directly suppressed the morale of the Los Angeles Lightning.

Bosa realized this immediately, stood firm, and reawakened the fighting spirit of the defensive front line. They could not get into trouble in the opening stage.

There was no time to breathe and no chance to communicate. The Kansas City Chiefs' offense had already lined up again. The Los Angeles Chargers' defense had no time to discuss countermeasures in detail. They could only clench their fists and grit their teeth and quickly line up.

It's all based on passion.

Exhaling a long breath, Bosa quietly listened to the roar of his heart beating wildly.

Continue to pressure the pass rush?
Since the start of the game, Mahomes has continuously compressed his shooting time, and the pressure from the defensive front line is often in vain before they have time to tear the pocket. At the same time, the linebackers are also in a dilemma of not being able to do everything.

Thankless.

Now looking at them, they are all panting but still at a disadvantage.

However, the intensity of the pass rush and pressure must be maintained!

Because Bosa knows that this is the purpose of the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive tactics. As long as the intensity and strength of the pressure on their defensive front line are reduced, Mahomes and Levi's dazzling tactical coordination will immediately blossom without mercy.

They must continue to exert pressure even if it means burning energy.

Puff, puff.

The roar of his heartbeat was stirring on his eardrums. Bosa's muscles were tense. He stared at Mahomes and Levi intently. He was like a beast ready to go. His right foot continued to push the ground and the accelerator roared.

Boom, boom!
"attack!"

Mahomes announced the kickoff, and Bosa did not hesitate, nor did he pause. He pushed his feet hard, and rushed out lightly and nimbly as if in the final of a 100-meter race, his eyes fixed on Mahomes. Regardless of whether he could touch Mahomes or not, he had to keep the pressure on.

A bump of shoulders and a push of hands.

His footsteps had bypassed the offensive line and cut into the pocket in a flash. He noticed Mahomes's movements at the first moment and was about to step forward with all his strength to put pressure on her. He paused.

Levi.

Mahomes handed the football to Levi.

(End of this chapter)