"The Seattle Seahawks won the coin guess and they chose to attack first. This was a little surprising. With the defensive team having absolute strength this season, they tend to prefer to enter the game with defense. How to defend the offensive team led by Lu Ke? That was also the focus of this game; but now, the Seattle Seahawks, who are playing at home, chose to start with an offense, which is a little bit different from what was expected."
In the 2013 season, the Seattle Seahawks' offense still faced many problems. Although Russell Wilson's outstanding performance last season revitalized the offense, Pete Carroll still built a strong defensive team. As for the offensive team, it is another year of tinkering.
During the offseason, Carroll introduced talented wide receiver Percy Harvin. The wide receiver was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of 2009. He won the Rookie of the Year award that year. Name - He defeated Matthew Stafford, who set a rookie quarterback record, to achieve such honor. Many experts believe that he can be among the best in history.
Unfortunately, in the next three seasons, Harvin faced more or less injuries and was never able to complete a full season, which seriously affected his performance. His data declined year by year, but his talent and strength still cannot be ignored. Carroll also expected Harvin to use his performance to revitalize the passing offense and share part of the responsibility for Russell's passing offense. Unfortunately, the final results did not meet expectations.
Before the start of the season, Harvin once again missed most of the season due to a hip injury. It was not until the eleventh week of the regular season that he faced his old club, the Minnesota Vikings, for the first time on behalf of the Seattle Seahawks. His performance also proved his ability. Ability, advancing a full seventeen yards on the first catch.
However, Wilson used Harvin as a passing target too much, and the entire offensive system tilted towards Harvin. This disrupted the team's offensive tactical layout, and on-the-spot changes appeared rigid, which also seriously restricted the entire team. Offensive fluidity. In the end, Harvin's personal statistics were very good, but in the five games that Harvin played, the Seattle Seahawks' passing attack failed to advance and retreated, which was shocking.
Among the comprehensive ranking data for the entire season, the Seattle Seahawks' passing offense only ranked 26th, which is obviously far from Carroll's original intention.
The last time they faced the San Francisco 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks offense only scored seven points and obviously failed to find many solutions. This is the most direct proof.
To make matters worse, before the divisional round against the New Orleans Saints, the media broke the news that Harvin was becoming a time bomb in the locker room. He continued to provoke provocations and became the most unpopular player in the locker room; and he also became the most unpopular player in the locker room; At least twice he gave up the game midway, sat on the sidelines, and refused to return to the court.
For the Seattle Seahawks' offense, it failed to bring any positive impact at all. Just like countless geniuses including Aldon Smith, Harvin also has his own pride and edge, and has not been able to get on the right track under the right guidance. There are countless similar cases in the NFL, Aldon and Harvin Not the only one, and won't be the last.
Before the start of the federation finals, Harvin failed the concussion test and was forced to miss the game. However, it is currently unclear whether this is a good thing or a bad thing——
Because outside of Harvin, the Seattle Seahawks' wide receivers still lack hard strength. Doug Baldwin and Gordon Tate have never had a "thousand-yard season" in their careers; at the same time, in contrast, The San Francisco 49ers' second-line defense is also relatively weak, which will become another highlight of this game.
Strengths versus strengths, weaknesses versus weaknesses, the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks seem to be natural enemies, and every collision is destined to spark sparks.
But after the start of today's game, the Seattle Seahawks chose to attack first. This was undoubtedly a minor surprise: Did Carroll find the key to open the offense? Or could it be said that this is a tactical choice, and the momentum contest between the two sides has already begun?
"On the San Francisco 49ers side, Patrick Willis started! He replaced the undrafted player Michael Weiholt and teamed up with Navarro Bowman, Ahmed Brooks, and Aldon Smith. Today’s starting linebacker lineup is undoubtedly good news!”
"The current lineup of linebackers is undoubtedly an important contributor to the San Francisco 49ers' unbeatable victory last season. Reorganization at a critical moment in the playoffs also makes people have more expectations. It can be foreseen now, The defenses of both teams are bound to compete fiercely in the frontcourt.”
For both teams, during the preparation process, they are constantly dealing with variables and variables. Even entering the game stage is no exception. The variables that continue to arise are constantly changing the confrontation situation. Now it depends on the ability to perform on the spot. Whoever can adapt faster will have the upper hand in the first quarter and further gain an advantage in this game.
"The game has begun!"
The Seattle Seahawks special team caught the football in the end zone, but took the initiative to return the ball and advanced to the 25-yard line. However, they were penalized ten times for fouling a teammate. yards, which also allows the home team to start their offense fourteen yards ahead of the end zone.
Ho ho ho, ho ho ho!
A wave of cheers gradually rose from low to high, and the entire Century Chain Stadium was filled with boiling air waves. It was not turbulent or harsh, but a majestic and high-spirited wave burst out among the layers of sound waves. Power, like a war song, announces the debut of the Seattle Seahawks warriors.
Worthy of being the top home stadium in the league, Century Chain Stadium showed its uniqueness in the opening stage. While strengthening the momentum of the Seattle Seahawks, it also further put pressure on the San Francisco 49ers. The pressure increased exponentially. The sky covered with dark clouds began to change color, and the strange and powerful aura of the storm made the visiting team players deeply feel their own insignificance - the insignificance of fighting alone and helpless.
But how could the defending champion surrender so easily?
In the first wave of offense and defense at the beginning of the game, the San Francisco 49ers defensive team used five pass rushers to crush the Seattle Seahawks' offensive line. The entire pocket protection was completely shattered, and they rushed towards Russell with great momentum, which also forced Russell to Sale had to use his legs to get out of the pocket.
Russell was like dancing on the tip of a knife, dodging left and right to find a gap in the airtight defensive net. He was about to get rid of the entanglement of the defensive front and was about to form a breakthrough, but he saw Aldon Smith. He quickly got rid of his opponent's offensive tackle Paul McQuistan, and with his body almost losing its center of gravity, he completed his first sack with a hungry wolf pounce!
After all, Russell still failed to break through the starting line of the kickoff and was sacked to the ground by Aldon.
"Sack!"
"Aldon Smith's reaction was very timely! He was pulled away from his center of gravity by Russell Wilson and other routes before; but Smith still maintained a high concentration of attention, forced a second start, and blocked the ball even though he lost his center of gravity. Wilson’s breakthrough, a wonderful sack!”
"The Seattle Seahawks offense needs to face a tough test, but I don't know if this is what Carroll expected."
In the first offensive and defensive duel of the game, there didn't seem to be too many surprises. Everything was expected. Aldon's wonderful performance rejuvenated the vitality and swept away the downturn and difficulties in the divisional round. This was undoubtedly a great success for the San Francisco 49ers. A good start; but Carroll and Russell were obviously well prepared, and the subsequent offense fell into their rhythm.
Considering that the wide receiver and tight end positions are relatively weak, the Seattle Seahawks adopt a retro two-running back formation, that is, a full back and a half back, and full back Michael Robinson is responsible for attacking. After breaking out of the stronghold, half-guard Marshawn Lynch was responsible for marching forward bravely - of course, the main thing was Marshawn's explosion, which showed the momentum of "God blocking the God and killing the God and Buddha blocking the Buddha" like a bulldozer.
This season, "Beast Mode" is famous! In the previous two seasons, it was only circulated among professional fans and senior fans, but this year it has caused a sensation throughout the league like the "Legion of Boom", truly showing the momentum of the league's number one weapon, and it can be called a victory for the Seattle Seahawks. magic weapon.
After encountering a sack in the first offense, Russell used a ground attack to start a head-on battle. This is also the biggest difference between Russell and Cam Newton. As the No. 1 pick, Cam has too much pride and pride after all. Stubborn, the pride of being a proud man often makes him refuse to face difficulties; but Russell is different. Like Lu Ke, he has been moving forward in the face of negative voices throughout his career. They are willing to accept challenges and make changes. , often able to quickly adjust in crisis situations and once again find opportunities to continue the game.
After running the ball three times in a row, Marshawn Lynch's "beast mode" launched a wild bombardment and advanced 27 yards. After using a fake run to get the first offense again, he faced the San Francisco 49ers' six-man pass rush. , Russell showed the demeanor of a general who is calm in times of crisis, making full use of his footsteps to create a gap. After dodging two sack crises in a row, he found room to advance, and then——
He decisively chose to attack with the ball, and his flexible and fast steps completed the breakthrough in the hail of bullets. The combination of speed and power was perfect. He advanced a full thirteen yards in one go. Not only did he score the first attack, but he also helped The team crosses the midfield line and cuts into the San Francisco half!
In the first three minutes, the Seattle Seahawks' offense was eye-catching!
