In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 285 Instant Death Overtime

In the warm Mile High Stadium, with the cheers of the audience, the football passed over the defensive line and fell into the hands of the Broncos tight end. After holding the ball, the latter quickly charged towards the Dallas Cowboys' zone.

Along the way, the Broncos' wide receivers and slot receivers blocked the Dallas Cowboys defenders and opened the way for their teammates.

The Broncos' tight end did not live up to John Elway's pass. He first overtook the corner through speed, and then knocked over the free defender with his body. At this time, the only safety guard who could block the tight end was caught outside. With his hands restrained, he could only watch the tight end rush into the zone.

The audience immediately cheered like a mountain and a tsunami.

Although the Broncos were unable to stop the Dallas Cowboys' ball-running tactics, the Broncos' offensive efficiency was not weaker than that of Dallas, or even slightly better.

"It only took a minute and a half! The Broncos' offensive end started to work. This reminded me of last year's playoffs. The Broncos' offensive team was still so sharp. The touchdown took even longer than the Dallas Cowboys. Short." On-site commentator John Madden analyzed the length of the two teams' touchdown times.

"I suddenly feel that this game will become a classic scoring battle!" the commentary partner said.

"The premise is that the Dallas Cowboys' tactics can always work." John Madden added.

The Dallas Cowboys used special tactics that brought about changes in the tactical system. The Broncos encountered a brand-new Cowboys team.

On the other hand, the Broncos continued last season's tactical style, a fast attack strategy led by John Elway. But even though the Dallas Cowboys defense knew what tactics the opponent would use, they still failed to respond effectively.

There is no dispute about which defensive team on both sides is stronger.

As a head coach who once led his team to a Super Bowl championship, Maddon knows exactly what Mike Shanahan of the Broncos is thinking at this moment.

One quarter may not be enough, but if you can give him more time, there is a high probability that he will find a way to crack the Cowboys' ball-running tactics.

"Good luck to the Dallas Cowboys," Maddon said.

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From the middle of the first quarter, the scores of both sides began to rise alternately. The Dallas Cowboys often scored a touchdown first, and the Broncos followed with a touchdown. However, the time it took for the Broncos to score a touchdown was significantly less than Dallas.

And in terms of offensive success rate, Dallas also lags behind the Broncos.

The Dallas team, including Emmitt Smith, has made mistakes that were not common before.

The reason is also very simple. Dallas relied too much on running the ball in this game, which caused Emmett's exercise intensity to rise sharply.

As for Ethan, he was not immune. A rash pass was almost intercepted by the Broncos. If Michael Irving hadn't interfered with the opponent at the first time and knocked him into the opponent, I'm afraid the Broncos' cornerback would have taken the football directly. arrive. Dallas then terminated the attack and chose to take a free kick.

On the other hand, for the Broncos, although Dave Campo had the defensive team make a lot of preparations before the game, it was still difficult for the defensive team to deal with this Broncos team.

As the last Super Bowl champions, the Broncos' offense is undoubtedly one of the best in the league.

In the second half, the Dallas Cowboys' score was gradually pulled away by the Broncos.

"Look, even if we don't do anything, there is already a problem within the Dallas Cowboys." At the end of the third quarter, John Elway, who was replaced by the special teams team, said to head coach Mike Shanahan.

"Troy's injury has reduced the Dallas Cowboys' firepower. If I were the opponent's head coach, I would choose similar tactics. Dave Canby has done a good enough job." Head coach Mike Shanahan responded.

Across the court, he looked across at the Dallas coach.

Mike Shanahan didn't know much about Dave Campo, who was responsible for the firefighting task, but this time Dave's tactical arrangements left a very deep impression on him.

Finally, he turned his attention to the scoreboard in the stadium.

At this time, the score above is 33-23, and the Dallas Cowboys are already ten points behind.

Although the ten-point difference is not that big, Mike Shanahan believes that the outcome of this game has been decided.

As the third quarter ended and the Broncos cheerleaders entered the field, Mike Shanahan gathered the defensive team members and gave the players some warning.

At the same time, in the Cowboys' zone, Dave Campo was also standing next to Ethan.

"It's only ten points away. We can definitely catch up in the fourth quarter." Dave Campo looked at Ethan expectantly.

Ethan looked at Emmitt Smith, who was having his leg pressed by the team doctor not far away, grabbed the bottle and squeezed the sports drink into his mouth.

"If Troy is still here, he should be allowed to play in the fourth quarter. Only by relying on his passing can we get the score back. If we continue to use running tactics, the effect may not be ideal." Ethan is very cautious. said.

In addition to the physical exertion of themselves and Emmitt Smith in the first three quarters, the Broncos will also have to make some responses no matter what happens at this time.

There’s no doubt that this will make it more difficult for the Cowboys to score a touchdown.

If Troy is still here, putting him on the field again will have a completely different effect.

The problem is, he's in a hospital in Dallas.

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Returning to the field again, Ethan really felt the pressure from the Broncos. In addition to the four linebackers, the Broncos now also moved the position of the freebacks forward. It can be said that they want to completely block all the Cowboys' ball running routes.

It would not be wise to continue running the ball.

Ethan changed his tactics on the spot in the second offense. He looked at each other with Dave Campo, and then gave his teammates a new tactical command.

"Billy, the hope of this game rests on you." Ethan looked at the slot receiver.

"Well... I will work hard." Before the game, Billy Davis was still telling Ethan how to keep his job without working hard. Unexpectedly, at the last moment of the game, all hope was on him. At this time, cold sweat broke out on Billy's forehead.

"It's not about working hard, it's about doing it." Ethan said with a solemn expression.

"I...I know, this is not difficult for me." Billy kept giving himself psychological hints.

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“In the last quarter of the game, let’s see if the Cowboys can continue their running ball attack in the first three quarters. In the first three quarters, the team’s top running back Emmitt Smith and quarterback Ethan O’Connor each scored two touchdowns. The two cooperate very well, and this is a brand new way for the running back and quarterback to cooperate..." said commentator Madden.

"Dallas' position and personnel have not changed at all. It seems that the previous tactics will continue in the fourth quarter, but the Broncos' defensive team has made adjustments at this time..."

As the game officially resumed, Ethan immediately chose to turn around after receiving the pass from the center. This action has been repeated many times in the first three quarters.

At the same time, linebackers, defensive ends, free defenders and others immediately followed their respective routes to outflank Ethan and running back Emmitt Smith respectively.

Emmett didn't get the ball, but instead covered Ethan's move.

This choice has appeared many times before, and everyone in the Broncos has focused all their attention on Ethan.

Relying on their numerical advantage, the Broncos' scattered defenders almost blocked Ethan's path. Ethan was left with only two choices.

Either rely on physical fitness to force a breakthrough, or pass the ball.

Ethan, contrary to everyone's expectations, chose the third option.

He neither passed the ball nor chose to go forward, but held the ball backwards, away from the forward line.

This is an operation that is almost impossible to appear in the professional arena.

If Eason is knocked down in this situation, it will not only be a waste of offensive opportunities, but will also cause the Cowboys to retreat directly, affecting this entire round of opportunities.

Even in amateur wildfields, most quarterbacks will do this because they are subconsciously retreating because they are completely suppressed by the defensive team.

Ethan's abnormal reaction made several Broncos defenders overjoyed, and then they sped up and outflanked Ethan.

"This guy must have been so scared that he peed his pants." On the edge of the field, the players on the Broncos' offensive team couldn't help laughing when they saw this scene.

Compared with the opponent's ridicule, Cowboys head coach Dave Campo's expression was also completely tense.

In his opinion, this was a very low-level mistake, and Ethan shouldn't have done it at all.

The quarterback's safety guarantee is the forward players. Ethan takes the initiative to retreat. It can be said that he takes the initiative to break away from the protection of his teammates. The Broncos will easily tackle him!

But what happened next was beyond everyone's expectations.

Just before the circle of several defensive players completely blocked it, Ethan passed the ball in his hands.

The football didn't fly to wide receiver Michael Irvin, who was tagged deep by safety, nor to running back Emmitt Smith, neither of whom looked like the best target for the pass to Eason.

The football flew directly to the slot, and at the same time, slot receiver Billy Davis also started early.

Like two flying meteors meeting each other, Billy's forward path covered the landing point of the football. When the football was about to land, he steadily caught the ball at just the right time.

At this time, the cornerback who was supposed to be marking Billy didn't react at all.

"Beautiful!" When Emmett saw Billy successfully catch the ball, he immediately turned around and used his body to block the defensive tackle who turned around to chase after him.

On the other side, Michael Owen also leaned on the safety to interfere with the opponent's run. Just like the Broncos, the Cowboys' offense also provides coverage for teammates.

"Touchdown! Ethan used his body to pull and actively led several hungry wolves of the Broncos out of the hole. Ethan used this method to create space for his teammates to catch the ball! Judging from the result, Ethan's The choice is very correct!" John Madden immediately shouted excitedly. Whenever it comes to a critical moment in the game, he will always switch to this iconic ultra-fast speaking speed.

At the edge of the field, Dave's mouth opened wide.

He had never mentioned similar tactics to his players before.

In other words, this was simply what Ethan came up with on the spot.

This tactic is completely deceptive and deceives everyone very well.

"Excellent young man." John Elway, who was standing on the edge of the field at the moment, couldn't help but said from the bottom of his heart.

After all, the future belongs to young people. This veteran who has been playing in the NFL for nearly two decades saw the potential of the new generation of quarterbacks in Ethan.

"Despite the wonderful performance, this game should end early." John Elway shook his head.

The Broncos have to win this game!

At this moment, he seemed to have returned to the night of the American League finals ten years ago that was later called "The Drive"...

"Touch! Elway used his iconic passing route to once again help the Broncos get a touchdown. Perhaps this is the strength of Super Bowl championship-level quarterbacks. They have an extremely strong heart and can always compete in the game. He played a pillar-like role at the most critical moment. He was using his actions to warn Ethan O'Connor that the Broncos today cannot be defeated!"

With the Broncos' touchdown, the score gap widened again.

In the fourth quarter of the Dallas Cowboys' second round of offense, Ethan once again performed a magical performance. He was keenly aware of the problem with the Broncos' three-man defensive front, and asked Emmitt Smith to play fullback to clear the way for him and get an extremely high score. A precious twenty yards. Relying on continuous tactical changes and full defense, Ethan allowed the Cowboys' front to advance again and again. It took a full six minutes and finally helped the Cowboys get another touchdown.

This almost drained Ethan and his teammates of all their energy. The Cowboys then opted for a two-point conversion. Everyone could see that Ethan did not choose to give up.

"Ethan, in terms of defensive team, there is indeed a gap between us and the opponent." Dave Campo shook his head.

At this point in the fight, the Cowboys have used all their cards, but the Broncos are still the Broncos after all. As the Super Bowl champions last season, objectively speaking, the Cowboys today are indeed unable to defeat the opponent.

In the end, we lost by a small score, which can be said to be the best ending.

As a new quarterback entering the league, it is already very difficult for Ethan to achieve this result with Aikman leaving. The head coach, the media and even the team owner Jerry Jones himself have all criticized the Cowboys this season. Performance expectations have improved a lot.

Ethan's performance in this game was enough to convince everyone.

As for Ethan himself, after hearing what the coach said, he did not speak.

In a new round of offensive and defensive transitions, seeing that there was not much time left in the game, the Broncos players may have relaxed a little. After the line advanced to the Broncos' half, several players in a row made catching errors. The Broncos were helpless. He had no choice but to take a free kick.

The last free kick was like a heavy hammer that broke the hearts of all Cowboys players and fans.

It seems that Dallas will definitely not be able to win this game.

There was only one person who seemed extremely excited, and that person was Ethan.

"The Broncos still gave us a chance at the last moment. Although Dallas cannot defeat the opponent, it does not mean that it will lose." Ethan shook his head, already having a plan in mind.

"We can also send the game into overtime!"

Ethan thought back to his first game as a quarterback, back in high school, when a last-second Hail Mary pass helped his team come back victorious.

Now the gap with the Broncos is only six points, and they can rely on a Hail Mary pass to drag the game into overtime. Overtime in football has completely different rules, and Dallas may have a chance to defeat the opponent.

The question is, how to perform a Hail Mary miracle...

(End of this chapter)