Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1173 - 1172: A Bloody Path

"7:0".

At the opening, the Kansas City Chiefs proclaimed their presence with an incomparable display.

More than the touchdown itself, Mahomes’ five completions and Li Wei’s deadly strike were more devastating, effortlessly suppressing the Los Angeles Chargers Defense Group as they smoothly reached the end zone—

Dominant!

Pressure, layer upon layer, rolled down towards the Los Angeles Chargers Offensive group like a tidal wave, with thousands of eyes all focused on Rivers.

Then, Rivers took the field.

Last season, the Los Angeles Chargers had a magical season with twelve wins and four losses. The core reason was the top-level performance of the offensive group led by Rivers, ranking seventh in the league, with their passing and red zone efficiency even breaking into the top five.

Amid the retirement drama of Little Manning and Roethlisberger’s locker room scandals, Rivers, one of the three rookie quarterbacks from 2004, had a full resurgence, proving that these middle-aged quarterbacks were not yet ready to exit the historical stage.

However, reality is harsh, and the NFL is a cold and ruthless professional league. The shackles of age and condition are objectively present, and no one can escape them.

This season, after a high-output peak season, Rivers’ condition significantly declined—not a cliff-like fall, but a continuous fluctuation and slow decrease, like staggering steps after being burned out, stubbornly propped by sheer will.

This is also a crucial reason why the Los Angeles Chargers have been struggling overall, with contests that remain tangled and deadlocked but lack the final explosive sprint at the decisive moment.

Despite ambition and desire being present, the power falls short.

The London Bowl represents the Los Angeles Chargers’ last stand with no retreat this season.

Facing an opening deficit, Rivers led the team onto the field with head held high—

For the first time in the match, the Los Angeles Chargers displayed their fighting spirit.

The talent of this offensive group is beyond question. Besides Rivers, the cornerstone, they boast two top-tier wide receivers with thousand-yard abilities—Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.

Even though the running back position lacks strong output, since last season they have carved out a new path by placing the running back more in the wide receiver position with incredible results, with Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler being versatile and capable of running and catching.

Blossoming across multiple points, with comprehensive strategies.

The Los Angeles Chargers’ offense still possesses formidable aggressiveness.

However, the entire offensive mode is a typical traditional West Coast offense, with all its weight on the quarterback’s shoulders, entirely reliant on Rivers’ orchestration. When Rivers fluctuates, they have no backup plan to help him out of trouble, leaving Rivers struggling alone.

This right here is a typical case.

On the first drive at Wembley, Rivers displayed 200% focus and involvement, passing fluidly and precisely to tear apart the defense and controlling the pace effortlessly, quickly moving past midfield.

However, upon entering the Kansas City Chiefs’ half, with retracting intensity and pace from the defense group, the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense immediately slowed.

Rivers remained resilient, converting two third downs consecutively, but on the third attempt, he faced a fierce onslaught from the Kansas City Chiefs Defense Group, getting sacked once and hit once, leaving the entire offense shattered and lost, facing immense pressure up front.

Finally, they struck out.

Of course, the Los Angeles Chargers did not leave entirely empty-handed as they still had the opportunity to challenge a 41-yard field goal, ensuring they didn’t leave with nothing; but for Rivers, it was not enough, far from enough.

The entire offensive start was imposing, but the ending was dismal and cluttered. They were supposed to deliver a solid counterattack against their divisional arch-rivals but miserably fell short.

Rather than the initial trailing score, what truly frustrated Rivers was that even in their good form and high morale at the start, they couldn’t subdue the Kansas City Chiefs, falling short on both offense and defense. So, how should the upcoming matches be played?

This wasn’t about underestimating oneself and overestimating the opponent but honestly facing reality.

Subconsciously, Rivers turned his head towards the Kansas City Chiefs’ sideline.

With a glance, Rivers found the eager and ready Li Wei in the crowd.

Their eyes met, and their gazes collided.

Li Wei made a face-patting gesture again and shouted loudly, "Kevin!"

The level of trash talk deserved full marks.

Rivers directly laughed, unable to hold back himself, his smile fully blossoming—

Let the storm come even fiercer!

Since this is a match in the 2019 season with no retreat at the edge of the cliff, they naturally must fight to the end, even if they lose the match, they must take a piece of the Kansas City Chiefs in the process.

Otherwise, how could they be called divisional arch-rivals?

Amid chaos and frustration, Rivers quickly regained his footing and composure, waving a big hand to call the dejected offensive players away.

"Heads up. Chest out."

"The battle has just begun!"

The Los Angeles Chargers Special Duty Group did not disappoint, firmly kicking the field goal, capturing the opportunity Rivers had created to stay within the score.

Then the Kansas City Chiefs Offensive group took the field again.

Tonight, the reigning champions are in outstanding form from top to bottom.

Whether facing a revenge match against their divisional arch-rivals or stepping onto the Wembley stage of the London Bowl for the first time, not only is it Mahomes’ return match, but it’s also the first game after surpassing the team’s historical best start of the season, all of which has them eager and full of fighting spirit.

The Los Angeles Chargers’ situation is not their focus; what matters is maintaining their own rhythm and condition after Mahomes returns—

True confidence should be self-centered, as long as they perform their tactical and technical level, victory will naturally follow.

So, Reed adjusted the tactics again.

The first drive fully exhibited Mahomes’ hot hand upon returning from injury, while the second drive frequently used fake passes to run to open up:

The Kansas City Chiefs began to focus on ground offense, with Li Wei rising again—

The Los Angeles Lightning Defense Group was on full alert, yet they couldn’t stop what they couldn’t stop.

In the powerful confrontation of a strong against strong battle, Li Wei exhibited top-tier league standards.

"Li Wei!"

"It’s Li Wei again, sudden stops and agile turns, light and nimble footwork directly bypassing cornerback Hayward, and using Hayward to shake off Bosa’s relentless pursuit, coolly and effortlessly completing the breakthrough to continue winning space."

"Change direction! Change direction! Change direction again!"

"Three directional changes ripped a gap in the linebacker group’s encirclement unbelievably, and Li Wei’s ground advance steps are still going!"

"Safety Jaylen Watkins!"

"Straight-arm block!"

"Unbelievable, Li Wei single-handedly straight-armed block directly flipping Watkins!"

"God! Rayshawn Jenkins tackled Li Wei in a desperate maneuver stopping this unbelievable push, yet Li Wei still carved a bloody path to gain the first down."

"Li Wei, going insane."

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