Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1634: Direct Collapse
Expectations, attention, concern—

The spotlight came on, completely enveloping Watson.

During the offseason, when people list the most promising young quarterbacks for the new season, and when people discuss the young quarterbacks most likely to win their first Super Bowl, Watson's name will definitely not be overlooked, and he will appear proudly on all sorts of different lists.

Despite the Houston Texans losing two superstars, Hopkins and Watt, in free agency, casting doubt on their roster for the new season, the fundamental reason they are still considered strong contenders for the AFC championship lies in this young quarterback:
DeShawn Watson!
After Lamar Jackson's phenomenal emergence last season, whether Ridworth can keep up with his college rivals and bring surprises to the league in the new season, once again igniting a frenzy of evolution and transformation among young running quarterbacks, is undoubtedly a major highlight of the new season.

Now! Finally!
After waiting and waiting, after anticipation and anticipation, Watson was about to take the field, and all eyes instantly turned to Arrowhead Stadium.

I couldn't help but hold my breath.

However, ideals are often grand, while reality is often harsh.

The higher the expectations, the more likely the harsh reality is... the harder and more devastating the fall. The harsh reality that pressure is both a burden and a driving force often completely crushes one's shoulders.

10 yards out, pass not completed.

Second gear, ten yards, and he was captured and killed.

On third down, ten yards, despite being subjected to a head-on collision, he relentlessly broke free of the trap and made the pass, but the pass's trajectory was severely off course and it was intercepted.

...It ended in a disgraceful manner.

What could have been a display of unwavering determination and a desperate attempt to turn the tide ended in a disastrous failure, rendering all efforts to escape capture and execution futile. Like a fish pulled from the water and left on the shore, it struggled to its death, turning into a joke for casual conversation.

For the average fan, what they see is a completely revamped defensive frontline for the Kansas City Chiefs, with JJ Watt's arrival completing the final piece of the puzzle.
Watt. Chris Jones. Frank Clark. Derrick-Nnadi.

The Kansas City Chiefs possess a defensive frontline that could make the league tremble. Whether it's passing or running, whether it's attacking or applying pressure, they are all formidable. At least on paper, Reed finally has the defensive frontline he's been dreaming of.

And the facts have proven this to be true.

Watt. Watt. Still Watt.

The second-gear sack came from Watt, marking his impressive debut with the Kansas City Chiefs, but it was much more than that.

Watson's pass was incomplete because he felt the pressure from Watt and rushed out, causing the pass's trajectory to go out of control.

In the third down, Watt, along with Chris Jones and Frank Clark, completely tore the Houston Texans' pockets apart, forcing Watson to flee in a panic. In the end, Chris Jones continued to relentlessly pursue and apply pressure. In his panic, Watson's pass was completely off-target, sending the football directly into the arms of rookie cornerback Diggs. Diggs effortlessly picked up the loose ball and scored his first career interception.

It was a horrific sight, covered in blood.

Facing his former team, the Houston Texans, Watt showed absolutely no mercy. Not only did he not show any mercy, but he unleashed unparalleled energy, once again demonstrating his dominance.

At his peak, Watt possessed the ability to make all the offensive forwards, quarterbacks, and running backs in the league tremble and their knees buckle.

The people of Houston are truly pitiful, even to the point of being pathetic.

But is that really the case? Was Watt the one who completely destroyed Watson?
However, the situation is slightly different in the eyes of professionals.

Without a doubt, the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive line has been completely transformed, not just because they have added a strong defensive end, but more importantly because of Watt's tactical awareness.

His sharpness and incisiveness, his anticipation and adaptability remain top-tier in the league. Although injuries and age have slowed him down, and his speed, strength, and physicality are long past their prime, his tactical awareness still plays a crucial role, capable of disrupting the balance of power between offense and defense. Furthermore, Watt's addition has also inspired Chris Jones and Frank Clark, making this defensive wing truly top-class.

but!

Objectively speaking, they still need to work on their chemistry. Their tactical coordination and game rhythm are still somewhat unfamiliar, and they haven't been able to achieve a synergy greater than the sum of their individual parts. At present, they are just focusing on their individual performances. You can see from the details that the Kansas City Chiefs are slow to start. They need more time and more games to develop their teamwork.

The real problem for Houston Texans is... Watson himself.

Three downs, three passes, poor footwork, chaotic game rhythm, narrow passing angles, incomprehensible tactical arrangements, and flustered on-the-spot responses all contributed to Watson's predicament.

Clearly, Watson's head was full of stuff, but he didn't know what these "things" were, though they certainly weren't tactics. He lacked defensive reading, global awareness, and tactical thinking. He was single-mindedly trying to prove himself and play the role of a superhero, but he had nothing but enthusiasm.

It's no exaggeration to say that Houston Texans dug their own grave and buried themselves in it.

Strikeout?

No, that's not all. Instead, he intercepted the ball and handed it over to the opponent. Less than a minute after entering the game, Watson personally called Levi back onto the field.

The situation is worrying, and this is definitely not the outcome that professionals would have hoped to see.

Now, the only thing we can hope for is that this is just the beginning, and Watson is just a slow starter. Once he gets used to the situation, he will be able to regain his form.

Unfortunately... not tonight.

Perhaps one game isn't enough to define Watson's entire season; perhaps his performance in the remainder of the season will prove him right; perhaps he was just too eager to prove himself and got himself into trouble; perhaps after experiencing setbacks, Watson will eventually be able to realize his potential.

But not tonight.

Subsequently, the situation did not improve; on the contrary, it became chaotic, like a nightmare from which one could not wake up, watching helplessly as Watson collapsed.

He's practically a money-giving genius, coming to Arrowhead Stadium just to throw away kills, kindly and amicably helping his former teammate Watt win the favor of Kansas City.

15 of 32 passes completed, 46.875% completion rate, 133 yards, no touchdowns, and 3 interceptions.

Additionally, the ball traveled 23 yards but did not score a touchdown.

Throughout the entire match, he seemed to be sleepwalking, drowsy and confused, and remained in a daze until the very end.

Watson had the worst and most horrific game of his career.

Social media even started to joke that Watson was worried about former locker room leader Watt's adaptation to the new team, so he kindly used a game to win over the hearts of the Kansas City Chiefs' demanding fans and help Watt establish himself in the new team as soon as possible.

"Who says Watson isn't a sweet and considerate little bean?"

Watt recorded seven effective pressures, two sacks, one pass deflection, three impacts, and six tackles throughout the game.

Watt played his best game in the last three years, and Watson?
Quarterback rating: 19.32.

(End of this chapter)