Chapter 1026: 1025 Aggressive
Thursday night game, indeed it lived up to expectations!
Right at the start, the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens showcased unparalleled competitive state on both offense and defense, an intense back-and-forth confrontation not allowing any concession.
First, the Kansas City Chiefs completed a beautiful three-strike out defense.
Then, Jackson again put on a personal showcase to help the Baltimore Ravens complete a fourth down conversion.
Young and energetic, Jackson was full of fighting spirit, showing a more mature and stronger presence than last season, truly one of the best players so far this season.
And, this was still not everything.
Back and forth, intense battle, even though the Kansas City Chiefs Defense put the Baltimore Ravens in a third-down predicament twice, at crucial moments Jackson calmly and firmly completed connections, converting successfully.
Finally, at the two-yard line in front of the end zone, the Baltimore Ravens faced a second-and-goal situation, a fake hand-off run, where Jackson attracted the defense, handing the football over to Running Back Ingram, who made a strong frontal breakthrough.
Touchdown achieved!
The Baltimore Ravens took the lead.
However!
It was not over yet.
After Ingram’s touchdown, Jackson skipped the celebration and quickly gathered the offensive group, decisively preparing to challenge a two-point conversion.
In the calculation and game strategy, Jackson did not choose to pass himself, unexpectedly handing the football to Ingram again.
This time, the Kansas City Chiefs Defensive line kept a high level of focus, directly stopping Ingram, squashing the Baltimore Ravens’ plans.
“Two-point conversion failed.”
“Regretful, deeply regretful.”
“Despite that, the Baltimore Ravens still achieved a positive start.”
“From this wave of offense, it’s clear that the Baltimore Ravens are full of confidence, whether it’s the bold fourth and third attempt or the two-point conversion choice, Harbaugh and Jackson are showing a determined belief.”
“Last season’s regular game in week fourteen, the two teams fought hard, and the Kansas City Chiefs overtook Baltimore Ravens with an outstanding overtime performance; Jackson should have started sharpening his blade since then.”
“An interesting statistic is that Running Back Levi of the Kansas City Chiefs still holds an undefeated record against the first-round quarterback rookies of the past three years, including DeShaun Watson, Lamar Jackson, among others, and this record traces back to the NCAA college days.”
“Undoubtedly, these young quarterbacks all have to look up to Levi.”
“For quarterbacks, this is a harsh reality hard to accept, always being revered by other players, now they all need to look up to a running back, Levi is far ahead leading the race.”
“Maybe the only exception is Patrick Mahomes.”
“But, for Mahomes, Levi is still the team leader. This offseason, Levi completed a record-breaking renewal with the Kansas City Chiefs, yet no one knows what Mahomes thinks about it.”
“At least for Jackson, he yearns to defeat Levi, who still stands as the greatest challenge for this generation of young quarterbacks.”
“Three years on, it remains the same.”
“Now, it seems tonight Jackson is mentally prepared, he’s not shrinking from Levi’s reputation, ready to defeat this new-gen GOAT, let’s keep our expectations high for the upcoming match.”
Two-point conversion failed—
Jackson inevitably felt some regret, exhaling a long breath.
Just achieved a touchdown, he did not celebrate, actually waiting for the two-point conversion to succeed for a collective celebration and to challenge Levi, proving himself.
He had confidence, had belief, fully trusting they could convert successfully.
Then, this would be the beginning, the start of defeating Levi and the Kansas City Chiefs, the whole offseason sharpening his skills, enduring the toughest situations relying on the belief of defeating Levi—
He would defeat Levi. One hundred percent. It’s as simple as that.
From NCAA to NFL, this has always been Jackson’s significant goal, especially after losing last season’s overtime, evolving into an obsession.
To some extent, it’s even more important than clinching the Super Bowl.
He doesn’t want to wait, doesn’t need to wait; this very match is the opportunity.
He’s ready.
However, two-point conversion failed.
The upswing momentum halted at the critical transforming juncture.
Couldn’t flow perfectly.
Now celebrating the touchdown, missed the timing; that momentum couldn’t explode to the fullest, feeling somewhat suppressed.
Despite this, Jackson still took a deep breath, looked up towards the Kansas City Chiefs’ side, seeking number twenty-three among the crowd.
Not difficult, easily spotted, could almost say stands out distinctly.
That guy seems always like this, effortlessly standing out from the crowd, no matter where, no matter how many people, firmly catching everyone’s gaze.
At this moment, he was greeting the defensive group, high-fiving players, cheering them on.
Actually, Kansas City Chiefs losing a touchdown isn’t a good thing; now, because Kansas City Chiefs defended the two-point conversion, morale was re-energized, one by one celebrating, atmosphere exceptionally lively.
Jackson: …
Stifled, stifled with a breath in the chest, neither swallowing nor exhaling.
Aggrieved.
Moreover, Jackson stood there staring at Levi, yet that guy seemed entirely unaware of his gaze, not even glancing his way.
Until Ingram walked over, following Jackson’s gaze like a longing stone gazing the sight, “Are you secretly in love with him? This is a Romeo and Juliet kind of affection; I think, you better stay practical.”
Jackson: …
“Damned. You’re the one secretly in love with him, you and your whole family are.” S~eaʀᴄh the NovelZone.fun website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
Jackson just realized, the special team was on stage ready for kickoff, he shoved Ingram’s shoulder, angrily leaving the field.
Next, it’s Levi’s time.
The Baltimore Ravens’ coach Harbaugh indeed showed strong desire for this game, taking initiative and starting a series of layout in the opening phase.
Firstly opting for offensive rights and challenging the two-point conversion was such a move, and subsequently, the special team playing tricks in kickoff stage was likewise—
Baltimore Ravens Special Team successfully pushed the football towards the end zone direction, Kansas City Chiefs’ starting position for this round of offense was at their twenty-three yard line.
Details reveal the truth.
Harbaugh showcased decisiveness and strength, insisting on applying pressure on every detail, showing pre-game tactical arrangement progressively.
Hence, easy to speculate, next Baltimore Raven’s defense would also be in full force.
On one hand, it’s close to the end zone here, might intercept for a return, or create a safety point.
On the other hand, Harbaugh understands Mahomes and Levi as a combination’s capabilities; they need a strong stance from the opening phase to avert them getting into the groove.
Indeed, first-and-ten, Baltimore Ravens opted for a gamble at the kickoff.
Literally, a seven-person rush.
The entire defensive group came out in full, what seemed like summer rain upheaval, pressure pouring down in torrents.
And, succeeded.
“Surrounded! Dual tackle! Stopped!”
“Baltimore Ravens tackle Levi from behind the line, giving Levi a serious wake-up call!”
“Second-and-thirteen, Kansas City Chiefs retreated closer to their own end zone yet again.”