Dominate the Super Bowl

Chapter 380 379 a ray of hope

Belichick, truly was Belichick.

While everyone's focus was on time management and securing the victory, Belichick was preparing an unconventional play to break the norms and seize the opportunity created by the Kansas City Chiefs' desperate all-out attempt.

Faced with second down and fifteen yards, the New England Patriots unpredictably launched a powerful long-pass attack, a very rare event in the game.

Moreover, Belichick thoughtfully arranged the plan, ensuring Brady would not be sacked again—

A running back and a wide receiver both fell back, acting as the sixth and seventh men of the offensive line, creating a dam.

Finally, this season's fluctuating and unstable offensive line felt the devilish stare of Brady and put on a convincing performance.

Hold!

The New England Patriots managed to withstand the Kansas City Chiefs' tide of players with a numerical advantage, sparing no expense at the frontline confrontation.

At least, the New England Patriots could afford to gamble.

Because they had Gronkowski.

Although the Patriots sacrificed a wide receiver to strengthen pocket protection, meaning they only had three receiving options left, these included Amendola and the formidable weapon, Gronkowski.

The pressure, all pushed to the Chiefs.

Revis had not deciphered the Patriots' offensive tactics this time, he still tried to step up to assist in the pass rush but quickly realized something was off, the number of protectors signaling the urgency as an alarm bell went off.

Reboot.

Keeping an eye on Brady's pocket movements while locating Gronkowski's position.@@@@

However, Gronkowski's ability lays in managing to catch the football even amidst strong opposition, not just in one-on-one scenarios but also when faced with double or triple coverage.

If they focused on Gronkowski, Brady could pass to Amendola.

If they didn't, no one was confident in handling Gronkowski one-on-one.

But at this moment, Revis could no longer worry about that—

Found him!

Gronkowski's large and robust frame was especially conspicuous, now even more so as the Chiefs' backfield was wide open, highlighting him even further.

Ta Ta Ta, Ta Ta Ta.

Revis was observing, catching the first glimpse of safety Eric Murray.

Eric Murray, who stepped up as the starter safety for the Chiefs following Berry's season-ending injury, failed to fill Berry's shoes to Reed's satisfaction. Berry's starting position was rotated among three safeties as they searched for the ideal combination.

Unfortunately, there was only one Berry.

Even into the playoffs, no player had solidified their claim to the starting spot left by Berry.

This detail revealed that Murray was not a top player.

And now, Murray had to face Gronkowski alone, who was difficult to control even for several top players combined; this...

Revis had no confidence either, but if he coordinated with Murray, there might be a glimmer of hope.

Like an ant shaking a tree, now Murray finally knew what that felt like—Gronkowski remained immovable.

However.

Just then, a figure in a white jersey darted across, cutting in front of him.

A sprint, a jump.

Revis completely leaped into the air, stretching his arms and body to the extreme, even his fingertips extending from his palms, facing up, back down, his body resembling a whale breaching the water surface.

Majestic and graceful

The right hand appeared on the descent path of the Football.

An interception?

No, just missed.

Revis fully extended, his fingertips lightly grazed the Football—

Swipe.

A nudge, a flick.

Exhausted.

As his fingertips parted ways with the Football, Revis felt the pull of gravity, falling rapidly, with the Football spinning rapidly in his pupils, its trajectory rising just slightly.

Revis saw it.

Murray and Gronkowski saw it too.

Time, frozen!

Then—

Murray, pushing off the ground, exerting force, colliding!

With all the power from deep within his Dantian clinging onto Gronkowski's right shoulder, firmly suppressing that side of his shoulder and chest.

It was just a fleeting moment.

Gronkowski could only watch helplessly as the Football grazed past his right fingertips—

Damn it!

"Pass incomplete!"

"God, the New England Patriots' unexpected long pass attack failed to materialize, Revis and Murray together thwarted Gronkowski's chance to seal the game, securing a lifeline for the Kansas City Chiefs."

"The Kansas City Chiefs Defense showcased unbelievable energy in the final quarter of the game, assuming a position of absolute dominance, throttling the reigning champions."

"Third Gear thirteen yards, the New England Patriots now face the dilemma of an extremely long down, with the Kansas City Chiefs breathing on the edge of the cliff."

"Splendid! Absolutely splendid! Applause for the entire Kansas City Chiefs Defense! They demonstrated relentless resolve!"

"Incredible!"