"23:17".
Matt Platt did not fluctuate this time and completed the extra point kick steadily, once again giving the Denver Broncos the lead and regaining the initiative.
The Denver Broncos kicked off, and the San Francisco 49ers attacked back. Osgood found a passage from the left side near the sideline. Before the crowd swarmed, he returned all the way to the 30-yard line and was pushed out by the opponent's players. world, and secured a good offensive starting position for his offensive team.
The San Francisco 49ers offense and Denver Broncos defense are back on the field again.
Lifting his gaze, Lu Ke could see Malik Jackson's face at a glance. He was neither triumphant nor arrogant. His focused and devoted eyes were staring at Lu Ke. In an instant, his memory returned to the game three years ago. , the battle at the critical moment, they all fought for victory.
The eyes of the two people collided in the air, and hot and intense sparks burst out.
Some time was consumed due to the extra point kick and kickoff return. There are now 103 seconds left in the game. Although the San Francisco 49ers have two timeouts, this still means that the entire offensive rhythm must be accelerated, and the offensive and defensive layout must be accelerated. It must also be concise and efficient. Hubble handed over the on-the-spot command to Lu Ke - in a short period of time, the head coach's tactical layout may not be able to keep up with the rhythm of the game, and it is the best choice for the quarterback to control the rhythm.
Of course, that assumes the quarterback is trustworthy.
Standing in the pocket protection of the offensive line, Lu Ke still made full use of the remaining time on the kickoff countdown step by step and carefully completed the defensive reading.
Facing the defense after the timeout, the Denver Broncos' entire defensive thinking was very clear:
The four defensive linemen are responsible for rushing the pass, two cornerbacks and three linebackers are responsible for marking the receiving players, and the two safeties both drop back to cover the long pass.
Judging from the confrontation in the entire first half, the Denver Broncos' match-up defense tactics failed to work, and there were frequent deviations. They failed to effectively suppress the San Francisco 49ers' receiving players. Both touchdowns were due to the match-up defense. There was a leak; but the Denver Broncos still did not change to a zone defense. The main reason is——
The San Francisco 49ers' route running and tactical layout abilities are really outstanding. If they adopt a zone defense, the entire second-line defense may directly become a fishing net. A fishing net full of holes and loopholes will be a disaster; By insisting on confrontation defense, at least there will be no obvious loopholes, and at the same time, you can know where the problem is. For example, if Nate Irvin and two safety guards start to cover up the defense, the target will be much clearer.
What's more, the game time in the first half is now limited, and Lu Ke's tactical choices are also constrained by time. The defensive team can more or less have the advantage, predicting the passing route in advance, and jointly defending the offensive tactics. Etc., etc., which allows the opposing defense to gain the upper hand.
Therefore, even if the defense was repeatedly ripped out of gaps by Lu Ke, the Denver Broncos still did not adjust their tactics.
Therefore, the entire defensive formation of the Denver Broncos is very simple:
Dominic Rodgers-Cromartie vs. Ted Ginn, Champ Bailey vs. Michael Crabtree, Nate Irvin vs. Anquan Boldin, Danny Travey Sen plays against Logan Newman, and Paris Lyon plays against Marcus Lynch.
The so-called simplicity is that they all directly gave up their defensive positions. Wherever the opposing defensive players moved, they followed them step by step, targeting their opposing players in a way that accepted death——
Before the kickoff, Gene circled from the right wing to the left wing, and then from the left wing back to the right wing. Cornerback Dominic Duqi reluctantly followed him back and forth, as if "you are the wind and I am the sand."
Such a simple tactic has a bit of a messy feel. Although it seems childish, at critical moments it can simplify the complex and create miraculous effects.
John Fox may not be good at changing tactics on the spot, but he is undoubtedly a wise coach.
Just like now, on the surface, Irving and Paris should be loopholes, but the two security guards are waiting for opportunities to cover up defense at any time. So how should Lu Ke choose the passing target?
What's more, the Denver Broncos defense is not just a defensive second line -
"attack!"
Facing the first ten yards, after Lu Ke announced the kickoff, the four defensive forwards instantly changed their positions. They paired up with each other and moved towards the two offensive defenders Anthony Davis and Mike Rupati respectively. The forwards sprinted forward and concentrated their efforts to hit one point. Even though Alex Boone and Joe Stanley tried to help, their efforts could not match the rhythm. They could only delay but not stop Anthony and Rupadi. Defeated steadily.
In an instant, two holes were torn in the pocket - and Jonathan Goodwin was simply isolated without a opponent. When both sides were breached, he became an island.
Just like the previous offensive line's proactive change of formation, the defensive line also launched a surprise attack, instantly creating an advantage and putting tremendous pressure on Lu Ke.
The best way to break such a deadlock is to hand the football to the running back, but the Denver Broncos are determined that the San Francisco 49ers dare not choose to rush the ball when there are 103 seconds left in the game-because a ground run may kill the ball. It would take thirty seconds or more, and they couldn't afford it.
This is also true.
Along with the kickoff slogan, Marcus stepped forward and Lu Ke retreated. Then the entire pocket turned into chaos. Lu Ke's passing vision was also completely disrupted. The surrounding pocket protection was completely shattered. Lu Ke was panicking. There was no time to observe carefully, so he could only hastily pass the football to Logan inside the pocket.
This is an unexpected situation!
According to the tactics, Lu Ke also expected that the defensive team's frontline pressure would be very fierce, so Logan helped protect Lu Ke as the sixth offensive lineman, which could also force outside linebacker Travison to become useless; but he did not expect that , the change of defensive front successfully broke the deadlock. Logan and Goodwin became redundant pieces and could not help at all.
So, Logan took the initiative to turn back and return to his pocket to meet Lu Ke.
Lu Ke hurriedly passed the football to Logan with a three-yard short pass, and then Logan ran out of the broken pocket and looked for a breakthrough in the central zone.
Traverson and his defensive teammates stepped up very timely, allowing Logan to advance only five yards, and also allowed Logan to fall to the ground in the middle of the field - the game time was still passing, and the defensive team came to That being said, the situation couldn't be more wonderful.
“Pass rush and pressure, guard the sidelines, open up the center, open up short passes.”
Lu Ke raised his right hand high, beckoning the offensive team to quickly complete the formation. They had no time to waste now; at the same time, he kept reorganizing the Denver Broncos' entire defensive strategy in his mind - a decent defense, and the real loophole was not Irving or Paris. , but the caution of the entire defense.
What's the meaning?
To put it simply, when defending against each other, it is the core principle to step forward as soon as possible to complete the close position. However, the Denver Broncos consciously opened their stance slightly and did not get stuck in the position for the first time. There are two reasons. , the first is that the San Francisco 49ers are still very far away from the end zone, and the defensive team can release some short-distance advances, which is harmless; the second is that Lu Ke's fake moves are difficult to prevent, and the defensive team is more inclined to determine Lu Ke's passing route. , and then defend, as long as you can guard the final gate and don't give up large numbers, then there will be no problem.
This also makes the defensive players' step-up movements and arrival rate relatively slow, or it can be said to be deliberate. From the side, you can see the conservatism of the two coaches John Fox and Jack Del Rio. This is the real loopholes.
Facing the key levels at critical moments, whether to actively respond or passively defend is a matter of mentality and will, but it can often become the key to victory or defeat inadvertently.
If it were normal times, Lu Ke would still need to observe in detail, but now, time is running out. Lu Ke is directing the attack and thinking at the same time. He does not have time to reflect carefully, so he can only adapt to the situation and watch as he walks. So, he greeted The teammates quickly completed their formation and immediately announced the kickoff.
"attack!"
Step back!
Step back!
Lu Ke held the ball in both hands and maintained a safe distance with a calm and solid step back, keeping the striker's entanglement within his field of vision. Then, before the defensive striker could form another breakthrough, he raised the knife and sent the rugby out:
fast! Efficient! Simple! Lu Ke's entire shot was very straightforward. He aimed at the central area, stood about five yards behind the kickoff line and sent a ten-yard short bullet pass. Logan cut in from the slot, double-handed. Stand on the first attack transition line with your feet to complete the ball.
Logan, who was originally standing on the inside of the left wing, looked at Traverson, who was opposite him. He shook and stepped forward, and then cut directly into the center. Surprisingly, Traverson did not take a step immediately. When he got stuck, Logan just used an emergency braking action to create space for the ball. When he turned around, Lu Ke's pass had already been delivered.
Without encountering any impact, Logan caught the football firmly and turned around and crossed the first attack transition line. Only then did Traverson catch Logan half a beat later.
In order to avoid wasting the game time in vain, Logan did not struggle, fell to the ground, successfully got the first attack, and then stood up again, turned around and reorganized, preparing for the next wave of attacks.
"Speed up! Speed up! Speed up!"
Lu Ke kept shouting, and the entire offensive team's formation speed increased. Without discussing tactics, Lu Ke directly announced the kickoff again.
"No Jushang Attack!"
"The San Francisco 49ers once again launched a non-aggregation offense! The speed and rhythm of the entire offense were completely improved - quick kickoff! Quick shot! Quick pass! In just 1.78 seconds, Lu Ke raised his hand to complete the pass. This is A four-yard short pass diagonally forward from the right side and found Ted Ginn!"
"Jean didn't encounter any collision or obstruction and successfully caught the football!"
