"The fourth wild card game of the 2013 season, the Green Bay Packers will face the San Francisco 49ers, and the game is about to begin."
"Countless fans have been waiting for this game for too long. In the year-end regular season rankings, the San Francisco 49ers offense ranked seventh, while the Green Bay Packers offense ranked ninth. The ranking of the offensive team has dropped significantly compared with the past two seasons, even falling behind teams such as the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys that have not entered the playoffs."
"But absolutely no one can underestimate these two offensive teams. The confrontation between Lu Ke and Aaron Rodgers can be called one of the most anticipated confrontations in the league."
"In addition, the San Francisco 49ers defense ranks fifth in the entire league and still maintains a relatively high-intensity performance, but the decline is still obvious; the Green Bay Packers defense experienced the highlight of last season and is back again this season. To where we are, we are only ranked twenty-fifth in the league.”
"Judging from the ranking data purely, the status of these two teams has declined to varying degrees. The San Francisco 49ers should be the team with the overall advantage in this game, but the actual situation is slightly different. The impact of injuries and The subjective and objective factors of the uneven lineup have caused ups and downs in their season performance, which cannot truly reflect the strength of the team. After entering the end of the season, the two teams whose lineups gradually returned to fullness have demonstrated the ability to 'defeat the strong with the weak' , proved with practical actions that he is still a strong contender for the championship, and the ranking is just a reference."
“In this game, the team that performs better on the spot will undoubtedly have the upper hand, but before the whistle blows at the end of the game, the outcome is always full of suspense. No one can say whether a reversal will happen, which also makes the game more complicated. It’s worth looking forward to.”
"During the coin guessing session, the Green Bay Packers won the ball, and Rodgers led the offensive team to officially debut!"
On the first kickoff return of the game, the Green Bay Packers chose to return the ball - but the quality of the return was mediocre. They stumbled to the twenty-yard line and were completely intercepted by the San Francisco 49ers special teams team. The Green Bay Packers still started their offense from their own twenty-yard line as if they were receiving the ball safely.
The temperature at Lambeau Field is really too low. Even though all the Green Bay fans are cheering and shouting as hard as they can, the players on both sides of the field still keep breathing. It seems that even breathing can feel the coldness and dryness of the air. The surface of the skin Goosebumps couldn't help but began to jump out one after another; the two strikers who had both completed the formation, looming steam began to steam above their heads, lingering under the bright light.
Standing on the court, Rogers set up a traditional running ball formation:
The "I" formation assists the two-by-two formation, but with a slight deformation, the inside receivers on the left and right wings compress their positioning space inward, fighting side by side with the offensive tackles at both ends of the offensive line. So the five-man forward line became a seven-man forward line, and with Rogers following closely behind the center, the entire ground running formation was completely condensed.
At the same time, the outside players on the left and right wings both moved a few steps towards the outside, widening the distance, showing a balanced and symmetrical position of "both wings flying together"; the positions of these two players were then consistent with standing vertically behind Rogers. The running backs form an equilateral triangle. Looking down from top to bottom, you can feel the balanced beauty of the entire offensive formation.
First of all, this is a standard running ball formation; secondly, this is a running ball formation with enhanced pocket protection. All aspects are revealing Green Bay's tactical intention of choosing a ground attack.
It's no surprise, as the second London Bowl of the year took place in damp conditions after torrential rain, and it was a no-brainer that both teams increased their ground attack proportions.
More importantly, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has a relatively rigid style of tactical thinking - only relatively speaking.
McCarthy attaches great importance to the balance of passing and running. He often hopes to open up the situation forcefully through ground attack and shorten the number of yards required for the first attack; and then uses passing to create large yardage advancement, advancing and retreating, tightening and loosening , and the sudden and sudden tactical changes destroy the position and rhythm of the defensive team.
This is a very effective offensive rhythm control, and you can see the traces and imprint of his West Coast offensive system. But why is McCarthy relatively reserved? Mainly because of the limitations of the ground attack, or, in other words, the dependence on the running back's personal abilities.
Once the ground attack efficiency in the first or second gear is lower than expected, McCarthy's passing tactics will immediately reveal shortcomings. It is still not versatile or bold enough - or, in other words, not cunning enough, and more often needs to rely on Rogers' personal The ability opens up situations, but if the receiver makes a mistake, or the offensive line's pocket protection collapses, or Rogers' personal condition fluctuates, then McCarthy will not be able to find a solution.
This season, with Rodgers missing many games, the Green Bay Packers' offense is still ranked ninth. The biggest reason is the addition of Offensive Rookie of the Year Eddie Lacy - this is a running back. Guard, this young running back can be said to be one of the biggest discoveries of the 2013 season. His tough running style like a beast can often burst out huge energy in strong collisions and complete the advancement with his own ability.
Thanks to Lacey's outstanding performance, McCarthy's tactical layout has become more varied. In the opening match, it was the first professional game of rookie Rexi. His performance was already very good, but he still failed to burst out his real energy; now in the wild card match again, Rexi has fully grown up. , became another important pillar of the offensive team, and this also became an important turning point in the game.
Now, the game has just started. Due to the weather, Rogers' passing touch will definitely need some time to warm up. McCarthy chose to use Lacey for ground attack. This is really not a normal choice, and it can even be said to be in line with McCarthy's usual style. s Choice.
So, how did the San Francisco 49ers defense respond?
The three defensive forwards and the two outside linebackers were lined up at the front, facing each other across the Chuhe-Hanjie from the offensive line, showing a strong pass rush; the two inside linebackers were at least five yards behind, and their positions were slightly staggered. They kept a close eye on Rogers' side, one behind the other, one on the left and one on the right. No matter which direction Lacey rushed out from, they could immediately complete the marking.
The two cornerbacks faced the two receivers on the outside respectively, but their positions were spread out, and the line facing the forward was at least six to seven yards away; finally, the two safety guards stood ten yards away. position, but the positioning is very particular. It is aimed at the two receiving players of the Green Bay Packers standing on the inside. In contrast to the pass-rushing posture of the front line, they assume a defensive posture and complete the entire defensive position. bit layout.
"You have a good plan, I have a ladder." The San Francisco 49ers defensive team also strongly highlighted its advantages in ground defense and front-line pass rush; while the relatively weak second-line defense started with a counter-marking, and in the cold Under the weather, the pass defense was able to regain a little advantage.
"attack!"
Amidst the cheers and cheers from the audience, Rogers announced the kick-off, and then you can see the difference in the tactical deployment of the two sides——
The Green Bay Packers unexpectedly but reasonably chose to pass the offense. Whether it was the receiver standing on the inside pretending to be an offensive line, or the receiver standing on the outside to distance himself, all four players moved forward. Went out and got ready to catch the ball.
The San Francisco 49ers unswervingly chose to rush the pass. The five-man pass rush was not interfered by the position of the opponent's offensive line at all. The Tigers rushed forward like a downhill, and instead used the players on both sides of the offensive team to receive the ball. The gap left after rushing forward instantly broke through the pocket protection of the offensive line.
An even more wonderful matchup appeared in the next second: Lacey passed Rogers and jumped out from the center of the front line, preparing to complete the reception in the short passing area. However, it was not the two inside linebackers who were responsible for defending the match - they noticed Raycy. After West had no intention of holding the ball, he immediately retreated to assist in short pass defense. Then the San Francisco 49ers' top player, Glenn Dorsey, abandoned the opposite center and turned around to pinch Lacey's position. .
This is a very bold mismatch defense, because Jianfeng's body is bulky and lacks flexibility. Most of the time, it is like a pile to withstand the impact of the opposing center and offensive guard; but now, Jianfeng Dorset intercepted him with one wrong step. On the road that Lei Xi rushed forward.
Lacey is a bulldozer-style running back. It is almost impossible for an ordinary linebacker or defensive end to complete the defense quickly; but Dorset is an exception, because he is a wall, and then a wall. Straddling the bulldozing road of Lei Xi, the two people collided head-on. Dorset was able to use his strengths and avoid his weaknesses.
Wait, was Dorset targeting Recy from the beginning? And the two inside linebackers are smoke bombs? If this is really the case, then the defensive team has really studied the Green Bay Packers' offensive routine very, very thoroughly.
Even without Doce, the San Francisco 49ers defense relied on two outside linebackers and two defensive ends to still tear apart the fragile offensive line on the opposite side, and instantly sprinted towards Rogers unreasonably - regardless of Whether the opponent is preparing for a ground attack or a passing attack, the visiting team has made plans and implemented the surprise pass rush tactics to the end without being confused by the Green Bay Packers' smoke bombs. This also gave the defensive team a slight upper hand.
Rogers immediately felt a strong crisis. He quickly took the ball and ran out of his pocket from his right side. His flexible and light footsteps instantly got rid of the entanglement of the two forward players, but then Rogers noticed Aldon out of the corner of his sight. - Smith's indomitable and agile figure actually pursued him with perseverance.
Danger!
