Before the start of the last divisional round of the American League, industry professionals were generally optimistic that the San Francisco 49ers would win. However, objectively speaking from a comparison of strengths, there was bound to be a fierce showdown between the two sides, especially the second-ranked defensive team in the league. Against the remnants of the offensive team led by Lu Ke, the Sparks were absolutely brilliant.
However, the real progress of the game surprised everyone. In the first half alone, a huge and insurmountable score difference had been opened. The performance of the Carolina Panthers is really unsatisfactory, which also makes people think of the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas Chiefs again——
The playoffs are different after all. The excitement of a single knockout game is even more prominent. The atmosphere, emotions, pressure, etc. are all on another level. The game is another story. Even veterans who have been playing for many years may not be able to do it. If you perform well, not to mention the rookies who are standing on the playoff stage for the first time, they may not be able to perform half of their original strength, and they may suddenly not be able to play, so that those games that are originally disadvantageous, simply It was completely defeated, and the whole audience was confused. They didn't even know what they had done.
The adjustment of mentality and state is very, very important for the playoffs.
Facing the disparity of "7:38", the second half of the game began.
The first to appear was the Carolina Panthers offense.
After resting and adjusting in the midfield locker room, Cam began to cheer up again and showed his big heart. His condition improved significantly. From reading defense to tactical execution, it gradually became clear. It was not just reading option offense, but pocket Technical aspects such as footwork and passing feel have also made a qualitative leap.
In the first offense of the second half, the Carolina Panthers' offensive line once again encountered severe squeezing and pulling. During the sack crisis, Cam took the initiative to run out of the pocket with his legs and finally completed a 23-yard score. The long pass successfully connected with tight end Craig Olson.
This long pass attack also made the Bank of America Stadium burst into cheers!
Next, Cam passed and ran, and the whole situation gradually opened up in a chaotic confrontation. Although the pressure from the San Francisco 49ers defense only increased, Cam was always able to find gaps with his legs——
This is the advantage of a running quarterback, and Cam's strong body allows him to surpass defensive players in many physical measurements. For example, his ten-yard dash speed is faster than that of the San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith and Nasdaq Nasional. Warren Bowman and Ahmed Brooks are both better, which also gives Cam more possibilities in flexible offense.
Facing the third gear dilemma twice before and after, Cam used his legs to run with the ball and completed the first attack transition forcefully, allowing the offensive momentum to continue.
The Carolina Panthers' offensive momentum continued all the way to the 27-yard line of the San Francisco half before a strikeout forced a halt. The problem was still Cam's passing. Under the continuous pressure from the defensive front, the passing arc went out of control twice, which directly resulted in the pass being incomplete and ultimately reduced to 11 yards in fourth gear. It was helpless. He could only choose to try a free kick and could not go further.
Despite this, the momentum of the Carolina Panthers' offensive team's recovery is visible to the naked eye, and their confrontation and competitiveness have been significantly improved. This has also received praises from the studio, and they look forward to the formation of the game in the second half. Confrontation, let people witness a wonderful showdown.
But...the joy did not last long. Kicker Graham Gano's 44-yard free kick attempt was a little hasty in the strong career of the San Francisco 49ers' special teams, and it drew a full parabola. , flew toward the top of the goal post on the right side, hit the goal post hard, and then flew out to the outside, failing to score a goal.
"call!"
The 70,000 fans at home took a collective breath. This was definitely an unexpected situation. After all the hard work, they finally found a scoring opportunity, but in the end... they missed it. That kind of frontal attack is really exciting. With such powerless despair, exclamations rushed out uncontrollably.
Garno hugged his helmet in despair and squatted down with his knees weak, not knowing what to do.
This missed free kick not only failed to score points to close the score difference, but also gave the opponent the opportunity to start attacking directly from the 27-yard line. The opportunity belonging to the Carolina Panthers is dimming little by little. , even the home fans were a little discouraged and unsustainable.
And what about Lu Ke?
Lu Ke still showed no mercy, but went one step further and began to try different tactical combinations:
He continuously used short passes to open up the situation, and used one mid-pass and five ball runs to contain the defense. The entire offensive rhythm was significantly accelerated while maintaining the initiative of continuous changes, opening up the offensive situation in an all-round way, except for the starting lineup. In addition to the two wide receivers and two tight ends, substitute wide receivers also appeared one after another, including Vernon Davis, who was sidelined for five weeks due to concussion, and also got a chance to play.
Obviously, the San Francisco 49ers have already begun training for the next game - the league's second-ranked defensive team is their training opponent. This is definitely a luxury. It can be said to be arrogant and arrogant, and it can even be said to be a Such a humiliation; but the irrefutable fact is that the defensive team led by Kikli was indeed unable to keep up with Lu Ke's changes in rhythm.
Faced with the visiting team's arrogance and rudeness in using different tactical arrangements and combinations to carry out "training", the home team's defensive team was highly focused and firmly seized the opportunity. Even in the fierce confrontation, they improved their competitiveness, which made the entanglement between the two sides become more complicated. After getting stronger and fiercer, it can be clearly noticed that the San Francisco 49ers' advancement efficiency has slowed down, and they have been trapped in third gear many times. The Carolina Panthers' defensive team has also gradually figured out the rules of the game.
Unfortunately, they were still short of breath after all - the Carolina Panthers were still unable to stop their opponents. After more than six minutes of strong confrontation, Marcus once again held the ball and advanced two yards on the ground, winning his personal victory in the game. The second rushing touchdown ended this wave of offense.
Even the amateur fans who are watching the excitement, and even the die-hard fans who are fully supportive, can see that the situation is over:
While missing a free kick, he scored another touchdown. Between the in and out, the up and down, it is not just the score numbers that once again widen the gap, but also the spirit of both sides.
Clearly, the Carolina Panthers are out of ideas. Now the defensive team is still gritting its teeth and forming a confrontation, refusing to surrender; but the overall rhythm and strength have been disrupted, and they are relying more on brute force to fight unreasonably, and sometimes they may be able to burst out in a stunning defense in an instant. , but there is no way to connect it, the overall situation is losing ground, and all efforts are just a desperate struggle in an irreversible predicament.
One after another, the phenomenon of fans leaving the Bank of America Stadium has appeared - although it is only a small number, a very, very small number, but such a phenomenon does occur.
This is a playoff game. The Carolina Panthers have returned to the playoffs after several years. It is also the first time that Cam Newton has led the team to the playoffs. For the home fans, this is still a special event. A season worth celebrating and encouraging, at least they showed upward momentum.
But again, this is a playoff, a playoff that determines the final outcome of the entire season. The performance of the Carolina Panthers is a shame for the home team fans, and it is a shame that they have not tasted for many years. It's hard to accept the humiliation of being crushed by an opponent on your home court.
If it weren't for the playoffs, I'm afraid the crowd would have already started to leave in large numbers; but even if it was the playoffs, there were still some home fans who couldn't stand it anymore and chose to leave early, refusing to sit in Bank of America Stadium and continue to suffer. , even if the game has not started in the fourth quarter, even the anger cannot be cultivated. From cursing and yelling to being furious, in the end there is only helplessness and helplessness.
After all, the fans who left the stadium were still a scattered minority. The home fans still held on to the last glimmer of hope and cheered for the team hoarsely, hoping that they could at least play some beautiful offense. Even if they lost, they could express themselves openly: Work hard until the end - after all, their quarterback is the No. 1 pick in 2011, an absolute favorite of heaven, and he will never lower his proud head easily, right?
In such a predicament, Cam came on the scene again and started attacking from the 24-yard line in his own half.
Ten yards from the first gear, running back Mike Tolbert continued to push forward despite being surrounded by many people, and finally managed to advance only one yard.
Nine yards on second down, San Francisco suddenly launched a surprise attack. The seven-man pass rushing tactic tore through the pocket protection in an instant, forcing Cam to throw the football out in a hurry. The passing arc was so outrageous that he didn't give any pass at all. Any attempt by the passing target to catch the ball goes straight out of bounds.
In the blink of an eye, we reached the third gear and nine yards.
Cam stood in the pocket protection of the offensive line, his chest was heaving violently, the emotions in his mind were too turbulent and complicated, and he fell into a short blank. For a moment, he couldn't tell what he felt like, but I was slightly distracted, took a long breath, refocused my attention, and then stepped forward quickly, facing my teammates and began to arrange tactics, preparing to face the difficult situation in the third gear.
"I'm the No. 1 pick. I'm the No. 1 pick. I'm the No. 1 pick."
In his mind, Cam kept repeating the same words, secretly cheering himself up. He no longer had time to worry about Lu Ke's situation. He had to focus on himself, regain his confidence bit by bit, and then show his strength. His ability and state, otherwise, this game will become a shame that cannot be washed away in his entire career.
He would never let such a thing happen. absolute!
