San Francisco 49ers VS Arizona Cardinals, in the first wave of offense and defense of the game, the home team completed the defensive task of strikeout with a brutal sack, which also ignited the enthusiasm of the University of Phoenix Stadium, and all the home fans were not stingy. The ground booed, and all attacks were directed at the visiting team's quarterback, once again demonstrating the strong smell of gunpowder in this rivalry in the same district.
In the studio, the analysts and commentators had to maintain a relatively neutral and objective stance. They took their eyes away from the suspected injured Lu Ke, returned to the game, and began to analyze the first wave of offense and defense that had just ended. A preview of the game.
"This is a beautiful pass rush play!"
"The Arizona Cardinals made full use of the sudden change of rhythm, completed the defensive tactical layout in advance, used covert maneuvers to deceive Lu Ke's defensive reading, completed the sack in one step, and directly allowed the opponent to score from the third gear and four yards. Caught in a fourth-and-11-yard dilemma, the San Francisco 49ers' first wave of offense unfortunately ended in a punt. The home team's defensive intensity is really eye-catching."
"It is worth mentioning that this is the team that faced the running quarterback Russell Wilson last week. This defensive team not only cut off all of Wilson's running routes, but the read option offense also failed. , making Wilson almost invisible for the whole game; and also suppressed the opponent's ground attack to 103 yards, which was only a measly 103 yards. All ground advances, including Marshawn Lynch, all received a slap in the face, in a dull offensive battle. Among them, the Seattle Seahawks lost the game inexplicably."
"And this game also makes the final round of the regular season showdown in the National League West full of many variables. A win or a loss can change the entire National League pattern. It is no exaggeration to say that the Arizona Cardinals changed the situation with their own hands. He changed his destiny and regained a chance for his 2013 season."
"Now facing pocket quarterback Lu Ke, this defensive team's frontline pressure still shows strong strength. Lu Ke's pocket movement ability is obviously inferior to Wilson, which also makes the Arizona Cardinals' defensive frontline have more The space to play and the overall strength are not inferior to the Seattle Seahawks, who are famous throughout the league this season, which also means that the San Francisco 49ers are facing a tough nut that they may not be able to win even if they go all out."
"This game is exciting! This game is great! Both teams will fight hard for a spot in the playoffs. They can't hold anything back now, because a little hesitation may mean they say goodbye to the playoffs completely. Two goals The team must show their strongest form and strive for victory!”
Before the official start of the 17th week of the regular season, ESPN's "Inside the League" made predictions about the entire playoff format, and the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals is full of the most variables and the most unpredictable. a match. none of them.
Although many games such as "Green Bay Packers VS Chicago Bears" and "Philadelphia Eagles VS Dallas Cowboys" are life and death battles, both sides will try their best to win, and one victory or defeat will set the stage for the entire season. ——
Although there is only one Super Bowl champion, the thirty-two teams in the league know that the playoff seats are equally valuable, and can even be said to be more valuable. After all, there are twelve playoff seats; as long as they can continue Entering the playoffs, as the team's exposure increases, the team's income will increase. As for the attraction to big-name players, it is an extra halo. The playoff seats are of vital interest to every team. of.
However, the "San Francisco 49ers VS Arizona Cardinals" game is indeed the most interesting of many life-and-death battles.
This season, the National League West has witnessed the Seattle Seahawks' sweeping sweep, and also witnessed the San Francisco 49ers' perseverance amid stumbles. But even so, the Arizona Cardinals' Phoenix Nirvana has still attracted countless attention. They can win at the end of the season. Defeating the Seattle Seahawks at all times and then taking your destiny firmly into your own hands is more than just luck.
To be precise, the Arizona Cardinals' offensive and defensive teams completed comprehensive upgrades during the offseason.
In the sixth week of the regular season, Lu Ke, who had just returned from injury for his second game, sat at home to face today's opponent. In the end, the San Francisco 49ers easily defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a score of "35:20", but the actual game process and game The content is far from as simple as the score seems.
During the offseason, the Arizona Cardinals poached 2012 league coach of the year Bruce Arians from the Indianapolis Colts, and then transferred quarterback Carson Palmer from the Oakland Raiders. With Palmer at the helm, the offensive team's strength has steadily improved; but Arians' real credit lies in transforming the defensive team with the assistance of defensive coach Todd Bowles.
In the 15 weeks of the current regular season, the Arizona Cardinals' offense ranks 17th in the league, which can only be regarded as the middle of the pack. Among them, the passing offense can be ranked 13th, but the ground attack is only 23rd, which can be obviously It can be clearly seen that the team's offense depends entirely on the performance of quarterback Palmer - this is the first season for Arians and Palmer to cooperate. The two sides are still in the running-in period and can be said to be on the right track. .
However, the Arizona Cardinals' defensive team ranks seventh in the league, even easily surpassing the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts and other strong teams with better records. Their absolute strength cannot be underestimated, including pass defense. Only fourteenth, but their ground defense ranks first in the league: In this data, they have successfully overtaken the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers and jumped to the top of the league.
The overall strength of the offensive team has reached the league average, and the strong rise of the absolute strength of the defensive team has become the key to the Arizona Cardinals changing the situation.
In the current defensive group, the cornerback partnership of Patrick Peterson and Justin Bethel is the highest level in the league. Their strength and condition are at their best. In the twelfth week of the regular season, " In the 40:11 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, the two cornerbacks made Andrew Luck, the "proud man of heaven", completely lost in the game; unfortunately, the strength of the two starting safeties was far from keeping up. Once they encounter a quarterback with changing offensive tactics, it will be very difficult to defend the pass, which also restricts their ability to challenge the "Legion of Detonation".
The defensive front, which relies on tactical arrangements and team strength to open up the situation, is more stable and stronger. Except for outside linebacker John Abraham, a star-studded player, the other starting players are all conscientious blue-collar players.
For example, among the three players on the defensive front, only defensive end Darnell Dockett has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times, but the last time was three years ago, and he is 32 years old this year. Docter is almost a grandfather for defensive linemen.
Another example is the four players on the linebacker line. Four-time Pro Bowler John Abraham is the only star, while last year's Pro Bowl player Darrell Washington unfortunately suffered a season-ending injury and was unable to help. , 35-year-old Abraham must lead a group of blue-collar players to conquer the world.
But it is precisely this line of defensive forwards and linebackers that has built the Great Wall. Frontcourt pressure, sudden pass rushing and ground defense all rank among the forefront of the league. They completed the first level of defense conscientiously and down-to-earth, allowing Cam Newton, Russell Wilson, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, Matt Sabu and other quarterbacks all suffered defeats, and personally defeated the Seattle Seahawks to seize the opportunity to advance to the playoffs——
All you need to do is beat the San Francisco 49ers to get your ticket.
ESPN's "Inside the League" analyzed this in the program:
This was a close encounter. The Arizona Cardinals, who had just defeated the Seattle Seahawks, were at their peak morale; while the San Francisco 49ers, who had been plagued by injuries continuously, gritted their teeth and relied on willpower to persevere.
From a pure point of view of strength, the San Francisco 49ers, who have a balanced offense and defense, have a slight upper hand and have more chances to win; but facing the key battle for the playoffs, the Arizona Cardinals are absolutely full of combat effectiveness, which also brings the two sides back to the same level. On the starting line. The probability of winning or losing should be 50-50.
In the end, the ten analysts and commentators "within the league" made their own choices, "Six VS Four". The number of people who chose the San Francisco 49ers to win still had a slight upper hand. The defending champion's willpower in the key battle was still more... Optimistic, but both sides reached a consensus:
On-the-spot performance will determine the trend of the game. If either side fails to keep up with the rhythm, there is a high probability that the gap in the game will directly widen, because the rising desire/desire to win determines that the side that seizes the advantage will never let the opponent If there is a chance to breathe, once the opportunity is seized, the opponent may be quickly thrown away; but if both sides go all out and concentrate, then the game will enter an anxious stage, and the outcome will be even more unpredictable.
In other words, the San Francisco 49ers have a slight advantage in winning percentage, but the actual situation of the game is unpredictable.
Judging from the opening of the game, the "within the league" analysis was correct, and the Arizona Cardinals, with high morale, were fully prepared.
Faced with such an opportunity and such an opponent, the Arizona Cardinals were prepared from top to bottom. Facing the first wave of offense from the San Francisco 49ers throughout the game, the home team's defensive team showed strong concentration and dominated with one sack. He completed the strikeout and stood in front of his opponent, proudly declaring that he was determined to win this game!
As the center of the entire attack, Lu Ke clearly felt this strength, and the smoke of war began to fill the air from the first wave of attack and defense.
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