Since entering the new century, the American League has always been a troika and a cliché, while the National League has been a mess with newcomers emerging in large numbers. This year's conference finals are just a summary of this trend, vividly and vividly interpreting the distinctive characteristics of the two conferences. , both contributed to the pinnacle showdown that everyone expected.
Complementing the confrontation between the American League veterans "Manning vs. Brady" is the powerful collision between the National League rookies "Lu Ke vs. Russell"! It's perfect!
Can this be regarded as... being in pairs and having a heart-to-heart relationship? At least, that's okay for Roger Goodell.
In the past three short years, the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks have successively become the most promising and powerful new-generation teams in the league. Starting from the fate of Jim Harper and Pete Carroll as head coaches, to The similar timing of the team's rise, then the arrival of the main quarterbacks, and finally the civil war between the two teams in the National League West, all of which are intertwined together and evolved into Now the "old enemy".
In just three years, these two teams have evolved into one of the candidates for the best rivalry in the league. The momentum and excitement are not inferior to "Manning vs. Brady", and the non-stop atmosphere is even better. ! If you look into the past history of the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks in detail, it is also a fascinating marriage. Even a brief statement is thrilling enough:
After Lu Ke joined the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted rookie, he started a five-game winning streak against the Seattle Seahawks, and created a sensational "minimum consumption" in the league, before defeating the Carolina Panthers by two consecutive big scores. , the Seattle Seahawks are the sacrifices of Lu Ke. As a mortal enemy in the same district, the San Francisco 49ers truly suppressed their opponents. Last season's perfect record and the Super Bowl victory was even more impressive, attracting the attention of the entire league and even the Super Bowl. The goals of the world are in the limelight for a while.
After Russell joined the Seattle Seahawks in a low-key manner as a third-round pick, people did not have high expectations for the small quarterback, but they received an unexpected reward. This decisive shot and flexible running game The quarterback actually has the passing accuracy that Cam Newton does not have, which immediately allowed the Seattle Seahawks to find the last piece of the puzzle to grow stronger. Coupled with the rise of the explosive Legion, they also completed the head coach All the parts and components that Carroll had conceived were officially put under sail.
In the 2013 season, the fate of the two teams was very different. The Seattle Seahawks continued to rise, while the San Francisco 49ers faced the iron law that prosperity must decline. Between the rise and the fall, a cross-over was completed, which made the two teams The strength gap between the teams has further narrowed, entering a stage of being evenly matched.
In the second week of the regular season, Lu Ke was absent due to injury. The San Francisco 49ers went north to Seattle, but encountered a head-on attack by the Seattle Seahawks, ending their three-season unbeaten record against their rivals in the same district; on the fourteenth week of the regular season, Lu Ke returned from injury and faced his life-and-death enemy at home. In the end, Lu Ke once again tore through the iron curtain that blasted the Legion, regained victory, and forced the Seattle Seahawks to swallow the bitter pill at Candlestick Stadium for five consecutive seasons.
As a team, the San Francisco 49ers have achieved a record of six wins and one loss in three seasons, including one playoff victory; as a quarterback, Lu Ke has remained undefeated against Russell. Won four consecutive victories.
Does this data sound familiar? The same is true for "Big Manning vs. Brady". The interesting thing is that although Russell is not the No. 1 pick or a first-round pick, he is indeed a higher-ranked player than Lu Ke, but he has never been in the real confrontation. Can take advantage.
So, what now?
The eyes return to this game. The Seattle Seahawks will face the San Francisco 49ers at the Devil's home stadium, Century Chain Stadium. Can Carroll and Russell join forces to defeat their rivals in the same district and advance to the playoffs? This is undoubtedly the 2013 season. The biggest attraction is, to a certain extent, even better than the American League finals. After all, the American League is a familiar classic matchup, while the National League finals are a refreshing new generation rising.
This season, the two teams are in very different states:
The Seattle Seahawks are a team of strong men, in good condition, with peak form and tacit understanding, which can be said to be a feared presence in the entire league; while the San Francisco 49ers are plagued by injuries and stumbling, from the offensive team to the defensive team. The special team has always faced injury problems, and until now has not been able to have a complete main lineup.
All of this makes the rematch between the two teams full of suspense!
On the offensive team, the San Francisco 49ers are seventh in the league and the Seattle Seahawks are ninth in the league; on the defensive team, the San Francisco 49ers are fifth in the league and the Seattle Seahawks are first in the league.
Regular season record, the San Francisco 49ers have 12 wins and 4 losses, and the Seattle Seahawks have 13 wins and 3 losses, which is exactly the same as the record of the two opponents in the American League finals. In addition, in terms of schedule quality, these rivals in the same district have joined forces with the Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis. The Rams constitute another dead group in the league. Just the divisional civil war makes the intensity of the schedule remain high. Originally, the San Francisco 49ers were the division champions of the National League West last season, and the intensity of the schedule is slightly better, but the actual situation is slightly different. different.
The San Francisco 49ers only defeated three playoff teams in the regular season, while the Seattle Seahawks also had the same three teams, but the average quality was slightly better.
As for the divisional civil war, it goes without saying that with one win and one loss, there are still many conflicts between the two teams waiting to be resolved.
In terms of overall strength and comprehensive status, the Seattle Seahawks, which have maintained a continuous upward momentum for three seasons, undoubtedly have the upper hand. After all, this season's defensive team has been listed as the best substitute in history. Their strong dominance is impressive. Fear, if Pete Carroll still has reservations in the fourteenth week of the regular season, then after entering the playoffs, Carroll and his explosive army are bound to release all their energy.
Just look at the divisional games. Drew Brees' pass success rate is only 55.8%, which is really rare for Brees, whose average pass success rate exceeds 70%; at the same time, Brees's four The shooting guard rating is only 86.3. Of course, this data cannot be said to be terrible. The lower limit still beats many quarterbacks. Compared with Russell Wilson, whose quarterback rating is only 56.25, it is more than a little bit better. , but for Brees, he was almost invisible throughout the game, and they did not have Marshawn Lynch, which was not enough for the New Orleans Saints to win.
Even in the face of Drew Brees and Tom Brady, the Seattle Seahawks defensive team has the ability to completely overwhelm their opponents. This is definitely not bragging, but the result of real action. In fact, industry insiders in the league most The anticipated Super Bowl matchup is "Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos". The best defensive team in history faces the best offensive team in history. This contradictory battle is the best interpretation of the pinnacle Super Bowl matchup. Many fans and analysts commentators , and even the players themselves are looking forward to the meeting of these two teams.
In comparison, the San Francisco 49ers are not favored.
Of course, the sweep of the Carolina Panthers in the divisional round really allowed the defending champion to show off its super strength, prove itself with strength, and ignite the hope of defending the title; at the same time, the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks have many similarities. Here, the defense team is still leading the way, the running quarterback is the leader, and the ground attack is the leader; in addition, the San Francisco 49ers just defeated their opponents in the National League finals a month ago, but... they are still a weak side.
Not to mention the dominant performance of the Seattle Seahawks defensive team, not to mention the Seattle Seahawks offensive team is far better than the Carolina Panthers, put aside the opponent's situation for the time being, and just look at the San Francisco 49ers' own situation. Not optimistic:
The chain reaction caused by injuries cannot be ignored; the consumption of two consecutive overtime games in the last week of the regular season and the wild card game is undoubtedly huge; the score in the divisional round seems easy, and the intensity of the first half of the game is far from It was far more severe than imagined, further consuming the already scarred San Francisco 49ers' remaining physical strength and energy...
It is no exaggeration to say that the current defending champions are basically relying on a chicken blood to hold on for the last breath. As long as their opponents give a strong enough counterattack, then they may have a complete collapse within themselves, and victory will be The moon is in the mirror, and the Seattle Seahawks are an opponent with such impact.
In other words, the San Francisco 49ers are indeed the weak side.
Despite this, "Lu Ke vs. Russell" is still the most watched duel of the new generation of quarterbacks, second only to the confrontation between Lu Ke and Cam, and it benefits from the comprehensive strength of both teams and their rivals in the same district. As long as it continues, the heat and weight of the focus of attention will continue to rise.
Judging from the historical record, it is difficult for Russell to win against Lu Ke; but from the perspective of the team's state and strength, the Seattle Seahawks are now the strongest player in the league and have a clear advantage against San Francisco. The final will be at home again, which brings the game back to the same starting line. Only by going on the field and seeing it can we know the result.
Roger Goodell’s grand blueprint was successfully completed in this way
American League, veteran showdown, "Manning vs. Brady."
League of Nations, Youth Storm, "Lu Ke vs. Russell".
The former represents ten years of accumulated classics, and the latter heralds a vibrant future. This also shows the completely different styles of the National League and the American League. All aspects are indicating that this year's two conference finals are worthy of much anticipation. So, Super League What exactly is a bowl matchup like?
As expected, a strong collision between the league's No. 1 offense and the League's No. 1 defense? Or is it a close encounter that determines the outcome of the game, adding more potential to the Super Bowl?
Just thinking about it makes people eager to look forward to it, and they can't wait for the official start of the federation finals! 2k reading network
