An unexpected injury slightly disrupted the rhythm of the game, but it is an indispensable part of competitive sports. After a short adjustment, the game returned to the normal track again.
After the special teams of both sides came on the field, all eyes fell on David Akins. That accident disrupted the rhythm of the game, and the biggest negative impact fell on Akans' shoulders, but this vertical and horizontal player The veteran who has been on the field for many years did not waver at all. Under heavy pressure, he steadily scored the extra point.
As a result, the score on the field changed again. At "10:21", the San Francisco 49ers, playing away games, further widened the score and firmly held the initiative of victory in their hands.
The Arizona Cardinals offensive team, which came on the scene next, was still struggling; in contrast, the San Francisco 49ers defensive team was gaining momentum and gradually entered the state. It came to an end amidst the dullness——
In just a few minutes, a total of four yellow flags appeared, the game was interrupted repeatedly, the smell of gunpowder became stronger and stronger, and the actions of players on both sides became obviously intense; but the Cardinals still failed to push past halftime. , regrettably not being able to close the score before the end of the first half.
After experiencing a strong duel in the first wave of offense, the status of the two teams was developing towards different extremes bit by bit, all of which were reflected in the final score of the first half. superior.
The trend of this focus battle is somewhat unusual, but it cannot be said to be completely unexpected. So, after halftime, can the Cardinals bottom out or continue to decline? Can the 49ers keep the momentum going, or do they get carried away?
When the buzzer sounded in the second half, Kirk immediately noticed the changes on the court, "Patrick Peterson is on the field. The Arizona Cardinals finally sent out the biggest contributor who defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the last game!"
The Arizona Cardinals took the lead in the first half, and the San Francisco 49ers took the lead in the second half. Correspondingly, the Cardinals' defensive team appeared on the field. During the halftime break, the coaching staff made personnel adjustments. The most shining and eye-catching change was undoubtedly Peterson.
"In the first half of the game, Peterson mainly played as a special team player, responsible for returning attacks; and he also appeared once during the offense, and his position should be... wide receiver. However, he had almost no chance to perform and was completely lost in the game. On the field. Now, Peterson has finally returned to the position he is most familiar with and best at, cornerback."
"Peterson replaced Jefferson."
"In the first half, Jefferson's defensive state was really worrying. At least two touchdowns were made directly in his direction. The problems of defensive misalignment and missed tackles were very obvious. The San Francisco 49ers were in this situation. He has made many breakthroughs on the side; now, after Peterson takes over from Jefferson, he still faces heavy responsibilities and is bombarded by the 49ers' receiving group. To a certain extent, this will also determine the direction of the game."
After Kirk's brief introduction, Teddy's voice rang out at the right time, "In the last duel, Lu Ke had three interceptions, which was a career high in a single game. Two of the interceptions were It comes from Peterson. So, in this game, does Lu Ke still have the courage to pass the ball in the direction of Peterson? Kirk, what do you think of this? "
The conflict between the two teams off the field was not mentioned because it did not represent ESPN's official position and they tried to avoid gossip; but taking the initiative to bring it up still awakened the audience's memory - Twitter was abuzz with excitement , the vigorous war can be said to be unknown to everyone.
"Lu Ke VS Peterson", the second half of the game suddenly became exciting.
"I'm not Lu Ke, so I can't make an accurate prediction." Kirk responded half-jokingly, making Teddy chuckle.
Later, Kirk gave his opinion seriously, "Personally, I don't think this will have an impact. As a quarterback, Lu Ke is not the kind of player who is afraid of challenges and confrontations; at the same time, , His passing style is also known for its boldness and risk-taking. If he is afraid of interceptions and is restrained, then the starting quarterback standing on the field may have to be replaced."
"It sounds very reasonable, but as for the specifics, we can only wait for the game to give an answer." Teddy nodded in affirmation, "The showdown in the second half is about to begin."
Standing on the court, Patrick Peterson jumped in place gently switching legs, adjusting his pace and breathing to adapt to the rhythm of the game. Compared to the pressure of being in the spotlight, he is now extremely relaxed and confident, not affected at all. He is just gearing up and eager to try, full of expectations.
Peterson firmly believes that the situation of the game is definitely not as severe as imagined.
In the first half of the confrontation, the two cornerbacks of the Cardinals became the biggest breakthrough point, which allowed the 49ers' passing offense to always complete the third-speed transition at critical moments, but if you think about it carefully, things will appear. She has a different look——
Even if the cornerback became a weak link, the 49ers' offense was still in trouble; even if the passing attack successfully opened up the situation, two of the 49ers' three touchdowns were running touchdowns, and Relying on Marcus's flash of inspiration, one can only do two, but not three; even if the Cardinals are temporarily at a disadvantage, it is not so much that the defensive team performed too poorly, but rather that the offensive team did not keep up.
The gap of "10:21" is actually only 11 points. Two waves of attacks can complete the lead gap.
In Peterson's view, Lu Ke is still the quarterback who sent three interceptions, and there is nothing scary about him.
Unlike players at other positions on the defensive team, cornerbacks have relatively simple responsibilities.
Although defending running backs, raiding quarterbacks, covering defenses at any time, etc. are all within their defensive tasks, in comparison, defending wide receivers is their top priority, cutting off the connection between the quarterback and wide receivers. line, blocking the quarterback's passing target, and cutting off the quarterback's most important skill.
From a certain perspective, the cornerback and quarterback are natural enemies.
As a rookie who just entered the league this year, Lu Ke, who has been shrouded in countless halos in the media, in Peterson's eyes, is still the sensational Chinese-American quarterback in the rookie training camp. In addition to Feng Derrick's perfect score in the test , all the gimmicks and brilliance come from his Chinese identity. From a cornerback's perspective, he didn't think there was anything special about Lu Ke.
The head-to-head confrontation in the last game also proved this. With two interceptions, Peterson easily defeated the "Skywalker" who swept the league and completely strangled Ted Ginn and Kyle William. The running routes of James's two wide receivers even achieved considerable results in defending Logan Newman.
So he couldn't see any problems in this game. In the second half, he will not only complete the interception, but also put further pressure on the short passing area to cause trouble for the opponent's offensive line. Maybe, based on the previous game, he will still hope to complete four goals today. The shooting guard made a sack!
The direction of victory in this game is yet to be determined!
As a rookie in the same class, the inner competition and comparison will inevitably inspire stronger motivation. To outsiders, they are players representing two teams; but to themselves, they are still newcomers from the same draft, and they are bound to compete in all aspects.
Peterson can't wait to prove his worth now!
Slowly, Peterson adjusted his center of gravity and prepared for defense. His eyes fell on the No. 14 behind the offensive line. He stared at him intently and forcefully announced his debut; and then , his eyes shifted and fell on Logan Newman and Kyle Williams, who were defending against him.
Patrick Peterson, the fifth pick in the first round of this year's draft, is 5.94 feet (185 cm) tall and weighs 203 pounds (92 kg).
In comparison, Peterson is not a cornerback with huge tonnage. Compared to a tight end like Logan, his size is at a disadvantage. Logan weighs a full 263 pounds (120 kilograms), and his height and weight Both are two sizes larger than Peterson - and there's a reason why tight ends always have the upper hand when facing off against cornerbacks.
But the key reason why Peterson was able to become a first-round cornerback - cornerback Richard Sherman of the same draft was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round - was his strong physical fitness and He showed good competitive condition in the rookie training camp.
In the confrontation with the tight end, he can not only form a confrontation, but also make full use of his lightness to block the position and complete the defense; as for defending a receiver like Williams who weighs only 186 pounds (84 kilograms), it is even more difficult. Very handy.
After Peterson came on the field, he immediately targeted Williams. In this offensive formation, the cornerback was still facing the wide receiver, but his peripheral vision was always catching Logan's figure, because He knows that on this side, the pick-and-roll cooperation between Logan and Williams is definitely a weapon for the 49ers' offensive line.
The second half of the game officially started, and the San Francisco 49ers started attacking above the twenty-yard line in their own half.
Ten yards in first gear.
After the kickoff, Peterson showed incredibly strong offensive power, taking the essence of offensive defense to the extreme. He took the initiative, took a quick step, blocked Williams' running route, and then used the "corner" "Guard vs. Wide Receiver" duel advantage, he used his height and weight to suddenly attack without warning, squeezed and bumped, catching Williams off guard, and knocked the wide receiver out before the opponent could react. The sideline.
The war begins!
