"The Houston Texans created a matchup advantage through early changes in defensive tactics, and finally formed a breakthrough through JJ Watt's personal ability, without leaving much breathing room for the San Francisco 49ers' offensive line, and they simply completed the sack. kill!"
"Lu Ke's first offense after returning from injury did not expect to kick off with a sack. Obviously, the pace of the NFL will not slow down because of injuries; on the contrary, injuries will only make players get out of the rhythm of the game and start playing again. It’s hard to get used to it when you return to the court. After all, competition and training are two completely different things.”
"Of course, this doesn't explain too many problems at the moment. What is more certain is that the Houston Texans are very well prepared for this game. Their changes in defensive tactics are really eye-catching, making full use of Watt's personal Ability, and continuous pressure in the frontcourt, the outstanding performance allowed people to see the shadow of this defensive team last season again."
"At the same time, the problems faced by the San Francisco 49ers offense in the past three games still exist. Now these problems fall on Lu Ke's shoulders. If they cannot be solved smoothly, then this game will be very difficult."
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After the sack was over, Lu Ke turned over and sat up, with his hands on his knees. He felt helpless and annoyed. He thought about the whole process again. He didn't know that the worst part was that the offensive line failed to complete the protection task. , or he simply didn't notice how the offensive line missed people - his passing vision was not fully opened, or his slow reaction when he encountered pressure indirectly led to the sack.
To put it simply, the Houston Texans' defensive team used the raid tactics very cleverly this time, and Lu Ke's poor performance really didn't help.
"How are you, are you okay?" Watt stood in front of Lu Ke and stretched out his right hand.
Lu Ke held Watt's right hand, and Watt pulled hard. Lu Ke stood up and deliberately patted the grass clippings on his body, "I am thinking about life, don't you realize it?"
The teasing words made Watt burst into laughter, "Then think slowly, I'm going to prepare for the next sack."
"Hey, do you think we don't exist?" Marcus had already walked back, deliberately making a fierce expression, and yelled at Watt, but the smile deep in his eyes could not be concealed.
Watt did not answer, but just gave a look to indicate, then bumped shoulders with Lu Ke, patted Lu Ke's back gently, and said with a smile, "You need to cheer up!" Then He turned around and walked in the direction of his teammates. The smoke of the battlefield is still filling the air, and when the whistle blows, he still will not show mercy.
After sending Watt away, Marcus glanced at Lu Ke, slightly worried, "Bambi? Are you okay?" What he was asking about was not Lu Ke's physical condition, but Lu Ke's game status: What happened just now The missed passing opportunity in the first offense was obviously not Lu Ke who was in the best condition.
"Give me five seconds." Lu Ke didn't whitewash it and said he was fine. Instead, he raised his hand to stop Marcus and stood there, closing his eyes tightly as his thoughts settled.
He knows that the impact of injuries is far more than that, but what he needs to do now is not to worry about other potential impacts of injuries, but to focus on his own. He needs to get rid of distracting thoughts and completely Focus on the game and avoid being timid. Of course, everyone understands the principle, but the actual operation is not that simple.
So, he needs five seconds.
Standing on this field, he is not alone, and he never has been. If the opponent's sudden pressure is too strong, then he can rely on his offensive linemates to buy more time for the pass; if the opponent's second line coverage is too dense and too tight, then he can use the running back to contain him. Gain more advantages on a tactical level. After returning from injury, he now needs time and space to find game form, but he is not fighting alone.
What's more, there is Xiaoqi.
In the back of his mind, Xiao Qi still exists. Although he did not speak and even though he went into sleep, Xiao Qi always accompanied Lu Ke and continued his long journey to become a rugby superstar. Maybe the system cannot be your backing now, but it will always be your comrade-in-arms walking side by side.
He shouldn't be afraid. Although he is no longer in his best condition and still needs time to adjust, he should trust his teammates more.
When he opened his eyes again, Lu Ke immediately saw the sight of his teammates. They surrounded Lu Ke and quietly waited for Lu Ke's tactical arrangement.
Racing is never easy, but it’s precisely because of the challenge that makes it so exciting!
"Bambi?" Hubble's voice came from the earphones, and Lu Ke quickly replied, "I'm fine, don't worry." Lu Ke stood there and raised his left leg to relax the knee muscles. , adapting to the movement state under knee protection, "Now we can deploy tactics."
Without hesitation or hesitation, Hubble quickly completed the tactical arrangement: running ball tactics.
Hubble chose a running tactic, not conservative, but adjusted, allowing Lu Ke to adapt to the atmosphere of the game more, and the running back completed the advancement, slightly reducing Lu Ke's burden - at the same time, this is also the starting point for Kaepernick. When defending, the entire offensive team is no stranger to changes in the team's tactical system.
Fifteen yards in second gear.
Having just lost five yards due to a sack, he now had to face a more difficult situation. Lu Ke still started to read the defense slowly.
In just ten years after entering the league, the Houston Texans have no historical heritage at all, and they have never been a strong team. There are not many outstanding performances on both offense and defense. Naturally, it is impossible to say that the offense is better than the defense or that the defense is stronger. Stronger than offense, the team's strength is still relatively balanced.
But overall, the accumulation and strength of the Houston Texans defensive team are still slightly superior, and the offensive team that has repeatedly failed has also become a relatively lame part. Last season, the offensive team led by Matt Mibu suddenly ushered in a full-scale explosion, which also made the team highly competitive.
The defensive team that is now standing face-to-face with Lu Ke at Candlestick Stadium lacks stars and talent. Among the eleven players, JJ Watt is the absolute star player who has been nominated for the Pro Bowl for three consecutive years. His performance complements his dedicated performance on the court; cornerback Jonathan Joseph and defensive end Antonio-Smith are the other two key players.
Jonathan Joseph was the 24th overall pick in the first round in 2006, but his performance with the Cincinnati Bengals was mediocre, far below people's expectations. After moving to the Houston Texans in 2011, he ushered in the trough of his career. A full-scale breakout, and he was nominated for the Pro Bowl for two consecutive years. During this offseason, Joseph was plagued by injuries and underwent two surgeries; however, all were minor surgeries and he had already recovered before the official start of the mandatory training camp.
Antonio Smith was the 135th pick in the fifth round in 2004. After spending four mediocre seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, he joined the Houston Texans in 2009, but his performance was not too great. Amazing moments, he is more of a role-based blue-collar player. His only highlight performance came in the 2011 season. He played an important role in several key battles and was selected for the Pro Bowl for the first time.
Two players, Joseph and Antonio, can get a glimpse of the overall situation of the Houston Texans defensive team:
This is a defensive team that lacks stars and talent, whether they are veterans or rookies, but every player is a down-to-earth role player, under the guidance of defensive coach Wade Phillips. , bursting out with amazing energy. If the opponent is underestimated because there are no star players in this defensive team, then the offensive team will inevitably fail in front of them.
Overall, Wade Phillips is a defensive coach who is very good at raiding the quarterback, and the defensive front line led by Watt and Antonio is an elite team of the entire defensive team, which allows them to always be able to compete in frontline confrontations. Seize the upper hand; while the average strength and individual strength of linebackers, cornerbacks and safety guards are relatively weak, and the stretched second-line defense has always been their shortcoming.
This was the confrontation between offense and defense in the first gear. Wade Phillips completed the sack with an unexpected tactical change, and then created more opportunities for the subsequent second and third defenses.
Now, facing long yards in the second gear, the Houston Texans' defensive position has obviously changed.
The three defensive linemen were in front, and the four linebackers showed a "concave" position - the two inside linebackers retreated slightly, and the two outside linebackers aimed at the San Francisco 49ers' offense from the outside. The tackle; while the two cornerbacks and two safeties stretched back about ten yards of space, the four of them lined up in a row, facing the San Francisco 49ers' receiving team.
The frontcourt is still the focus, while the backcourt forms a counterpoint. At the same time, the running backs are closely guarded.
Lu Ke immediately recalled the past three games.
In the three-game losing streak, it can be clearly noticed that Hubble's tactical system has suffered many constraints. This is not surprising. This is already the San Francisco 49ers' third season under Hubble. After winning the Super Bowl, Since then, all their tactical systems have become the research targets of the league, and the other 31 teams have also borrowed many tactics, which requires Hubble to constantly seek changes.
However, in the process of Hubble's change, Kaepernick lacked sufficient reading and prediction, which prevented the offensive team from seizing the opportunity and could only adapt to changes. The tactical changes were further constrained. The final result was, The opponent's defensive team can often make predictions in advance and then make targeted arrangements to gain an advantage in defense.
The same is true for the current situation.
The Houston Texans have obviously made predictions in advance: the San Francisco 49ers will choose to run the ball, so they still deploy heavy troops in the frontcourt, hoping to force the San Francisco 49ers offense into the third gear. Then, Lu Ke should How to do it?
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