"Andy Dalton VS Lu Ke", who can win the final victory?
Judging from the current analysis and predictions of the media and experts, "Ginger Head" Dalton has the upper hand.
First of all, judging from his past resume, Dalton has more game experience. He played full attendance for four years in college and was selected to the All-American First Team twice in a row. At the same time, Dalton's body is stronger. As the game progresses, his The confrontation ability is even more outstanding.
Secondly, in the first two games, Dalton's line selection, passing accuracy and tactical arrangements were rough and fine, steady and ruthless; in comparison, Lu Ke's playing style was stronger and more Radical, the whole game has big ups and downs, but the stability is still insufficient.
Again, and most importantly. In the first two weeks of the regular season, the Cincinnati Bengals are all on the road, while the San Francisco 49ers are all at home. This week, the Tigers are at home and the 49ers are on the road.
As we all know, in competitive sports, the difference between home and away games is very obvious and extremely important. The home and away performance of many players are often very different; and the NFL playoffs will also arrange the home and away advantages based on the regular season record. For example, the regular season champion will be ranked as the top seed. All playoff games are at home.
The concept of "devil's home court" exists in football and basketball, as well as in rugby.
The most famous home stadium of the NFL is the Century Chain Stadium of the Seattle Seahawks. In that stadium, many league noise records were maintained, and even a Guinness noise record was set. Fans cheering and shouting during home games caused small earthquakes, which shocked the world. Their fans call themselves "The Twelve", which means the twelfth man on the team's field. Every home game can make visiting guests suffer.
The gap between home and away games will definitely affect even veterans who have been in the league for many years, and the four elite quarterbacks are no exception. As for rookie players, lack of experience, lack of experience and on-the-spot accidents may lead to confusion and fear.
Lu Ke's two victories all came at Candlestick Stadium.
Although the home fans of the San Francisco 49ers did not give Lu Ke much support, at least the opposition was not serious and gave the quarterback more room to play; now, Lu Ke needs to face the provocations and challenges in the away game. The atmosphere, the pace of play, the game conditions will all be completely different.
Home and away, these are two stories.
This is Lu Ke's first away game in his career. It is conceivable that Cincinnati Bengals fans are absolutely happy to give Lu Ke an unforgettable away trip.
To sum up, the media and experts are generally more optimistic about Dalton. Or maybe, he is even less optimistic about Lu Ke.
Industry experts believe that Dalton, who has accumulated a lot of experience, should show an upward curve as the season progresses; while Lu Ke, who has insufficient foundation, will have many variables in his subsequent development curve.
Amid the overwhelming reports, you can faintly sense the media's attitude. Maybe it's because of their Chinese identity, maybe not, but it is undeniable that undrafted rookies will inevitably have to face more challenges and pressure.
Just like Tony Romo said to Lu Ke after the game: As undrafted rookies, entering the league must be under a lot of pressure, and they have more to prove.
Not to mention his rookie days, Romo still faces countless doubts to this day. If the performance is not good or the state drops slightly, the fans and media will inevitably question Romo's ability again. The "undrafted rookie" is like a curse on Sun Wukong's head, which cannot be broken away. It is precisely because of this that every time, team owner Jerry Jones had to come out to block Romo's sword, and this is why the joke of "illegitimate son" spread.
Now, Lu Ke is retracing Romo's original path.
Even if the media favors Dalton, even if the media questions Lu Ke, all eyes are still focused on the rookie quarterback showdown between Dalton and Lu Ke, especially when both sides show a strong desire to win. After that, the sparks became more and more overflowing.
Amid the bustling discussion, ESPN's "Within the League" once again followed its usual practice of making predictions for this week's games. Among the ten experts, seven chose the Cincinnati Bengals and three chose the San Francisco 49ers.
Charles Davis is still not optimistic about the San Francisco 49ers.
After experiencing the "eating the microphone alive" performance last week, Charles still did not restrain himself and said boldly, "I don't think the 49ers have a chance to win the game."
However, Charles was well-founded and eloquently analyzed the pros and cons of the home and away games, the performance of the two quarterbacks, the performance of the two teams' defenses, and the performance of other players in the team's positions. Counterpoint. He drew his own conclusions based on objective analysis and continued his consistent views.
Of course, in addition to all the data, Charles also added, "For two consecutive weeks, Lu Ke relied on luck to win the game. But, the first time, the second time, but there can be no third time. This is a rugby game, harvest. The basis of victory is not the goddess of luck, but the goddess of victory. In just two weeks, Lu Ke's condition and strength have shown a downward curve. This week's game will prove my point."
Furthermore, Charles was full of praise for Dalton, believing that he showed potential beyond that of a second-round pick; while he reserved his attitude towards Lu Ke, saying frankly and directly, "The season has just begun." Then he added, "I still don't think Lu Ke has the potential to be a good quarterback."
There is no hysteria or indiscriminate attacks like the previous two weeks of games, but Charles' sharpness and sharpness have not weakened, but are presented in different ways. For the third consecutive week, he expressed unswervingly. He realized that he was not optimistic about Lu Ke.
Discussions and debates "within the alliance" are in full swing. After the San Francisco 49ers won two consecutive victories, the opinions of professional commentators are slowly changing. It is not earth-shaking, but it is still precious. It is not only the change from two supporters to three, but also the analysis of opponents. Also more objective and cautious.
Despite this, the 49ers are still not a popular team, and their strength is still not recognized. The Cincinnati Bengals, led by Andy Dalton, are generally favored to win.
With this view, it seems that the fans also expressed their agreement; if not agreement, at least they did not show fierce opposition.
"Let's go! Let's go to Cincinnati to watch the game together!"
Chris Wilson's call echoed lonely and empty in "Joe's Bar". You could even hear some echoes, but received no response. It was as if...he was the only one in the whole bar. .
But in fact, there were twenty to thirty people gathered in the bar at this time, all of them fans; on days when there are no games, they are also keen to come to the bar, meet old friends, drink a glass of beer, and pass the time. However, people were immersed in their own chats and dazes, and were not interested in Chris's proposal at all.
Chris couldn't help but feel discouraged, but he still raised his voice and shouted again, "Guys! Doesn't anyone want to go to Cincinnati to watch the game together?" The urgent call still received no response.
Jonathan Baldwin, who was sitting at the bar, picked up his glass, took a sip of beer, and showed a satisfied expression, "Chris, that's Cincinnati. Do you know what you're asking for? I advise you, it's best not to After all the hard work, let’s just stay in San Francisco.”
Cincinnati is located in Ohio, adjacent to Pennsylvania and close to the east coast.
Going from San Francisco to Cincinnati is more than 3,500 kilometers and takes at least thirty-one hours to drive at full speed. Driving back and forth is impractical because the game is on Sunday morning and Chris has to go to work the next day.
This also means that flying is the only option. Although domestic air tickets are not expensive, food and accommodation must be included in the round trip, and the cost is not cheap. Traveling all the way to Cincinnati to watch the game was an unrealistic idea.
Jonathan's words triggered low laughter in the bar, gentle and friendly, but in Chris's ears, it was extremely sharp and harsh, "What the hell is wrong with you? Our team is winning the game, our quarterback We are on the rise and you refuse to give us more support. I don't understand, what are you expecting? Isn't it victory? Now, the team is winning and this is your reaction? God, I don't know you! "
"Yah!" some fans cheered in the bar, "We like to win, there is no doubt about it. But, Chris, don't hold out too much hope. The more you hope, the greater the disappointment. We stay in San Francisco, in 'Joe Wouldn't it be nice to watch the game in a bar?"
Chris's resentment and anger were struggling and almost suffocating in the midst of harmonious laughter. The powerful feeling of powerlessness was like waterweed, binding his ankles. "The team needs our support! Lu Ke needs our encouragement! Haven't you noticed? The team will get better and better, and we need to give more hope. If even we give up, why should the team continue to work hard?"
"We didn't give up. We just chose to stay in San Francisco. We will support the team here." Jonathan raised his beer glass high, and all the other fans in the bar cheered, "That's it."
Chris opened his mouth, but all the words were stuck in his throat, unable to do anything. It’s really hard to describe the loneliness and loneliness that comes with being full of enthusiasm and excitement, but finding no supporter or resonance.
"Can I join?" Suddenly, a cheerful voice came from behind. Chris's eyes suddenly lit up, he turned his head suddenly, and then he saw a familiar face. One, two, three, "Going to Cincinnati, are there any requirements? I hope it's not too harsh, I'm very willing to join!"
Jeff Locke, Nate Chandler, Danny Reese. The new friends he just met not long ago are more proactive than the old and veteran fans. Chris rekindled the flame of hope, "The only requirement is San Francisco 49ers supporters! That's enough!"
