In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 327: Becoming a God in One Battle

"The Cowboys scored two consecutive touchdowns, and the current score is 30-20. The sudden attack caught the Denver Broncos off guard. Now they should consider how to stabilize the situation." Madden's voice came from the TV.

At this point the Broncos used up their last timeout.

Ethan and his teammates walked off the field. Just a few minutes ago, the others were still laughing when they heard Ethan's words about turning defeat into victory. But now, with the changes in the situation on the field, everyone has regained a glimmer of hope. .

"Only ten points, the last ten points." Patrick whispered.

"But there's not much time left." Dave Campo looked at the countdown on the scoreboard in the distance. He was also thinking about this problem, but couldn't find any solution.

"Even if the Broncos only score three points in the next round of offense, it will be enough to kill the game." Emmett said.

We have fought hard to this point, and no one wants to lose. But the score gap opened up in the first three quarters was too large. Even if the Cowboys caught up in the fourth quarter, there were not enough offensive rounds. This is the most fatal problem.

"We shouldn't give up too early." Some players thought about their performance in the third quarter and felt somewhat regretful. If he could slow down the Broncos' offense at that time, the situation would be completely different now.

Unfortunately, there is no regret medicine in this world.

But, there is Ethan in this world.

Ethan looked around at the crowd at this time: "To win the game, we must get extra points and extra offensive rounds."

"I didn't choose a two-point play just now, firstly so as not to waste time, and secondly so as not to expose the few effective tactics."

Ethan explained.

The score difference is too big, and the two-point play is meaningless at this time. The advantage is that it can save time, but the disadvantage is that it completely ruins the possibility of the Cowboys dragging the score into overtime. The Cowboys can only "lose" or "win" These two results.

"First the extra field goal..." Ethan suddenly looked over at kicker Richie Cunningham, who was standing on the edge.

The Cowboys' kicker's performance this year has continued the momentum of the previous two years and is exceptionally stable. He still maintains a 100% PAT scoring rate and a free kick scoring rate of more than 80%. In this year's league, Although it cannot be called one of the best, it is definitely a first-tier performance.

The most important thing is... Richie Cunningham's contract is very cheap. It's a bargain. If the salary is divided by the score, then the "average salary required for each point scored" value is almost only 20/1 of Ethan's. Although there is a realistic premise that the kicker scores more points, it cannot be denied. , Rich Cunningham’s contract is extremely cost-effective.

But these are things that team owners need to consider. What Ethan needs to think about now is how to win the game.

He called Richie to him.

Richie Cunningham has taken off his helmet at this time and is wearing a Cowboys cap. His face can be described as "comely". He is usually a quiet type. He doesn't talk much. He is very well-behaved during training. In short, he stands Listen patiently and smile to everyone.

He was still a little uncomfortable when Ethan called his name suddenly, but in the end he was obedient and walked to Ethan with his arms folded.

"Richie, I need your cooperation and the cooperation of the entire SWAT team..."

When he heard the specific plan from Ethan, Richie, who had originally folded his arms, was stunned, and lowered his hands involuntarily, laughing shyly.

"This...this type of tactic has never been trained before." Rich's face was a little tense, somewhat panicked.

Using tactics that have never been practiced and only exist in theory in the Super Bowl is something that even fairy tales would not dare to write. Moreover, the tactics themselves are quite difficult to implement.

"The Cowboys didn't choose to punt before. We couldn't drag the game into overtime. This is the only chance to win. Rich, you don't want to win, do you?" Ethan narrowed his eyes and said pretentiously.

"I..." Richie was speechless. Of course he wanted to win.

"But……"

Before Richie could speak, Ethan forcibly interrupted with a comforting smile on his face.

"There's nothing difficult about it. I'm sure you can do it."

Richie took a deep breath and moved his body: "Since there is no other way, I am willing to try this."

"Note, this is not an attempt." Ethan corrected.

"And you must be careful not to make any low-level mistakes. You don't want angry fans to throw bricks at your car, right?"

Insidious guy!

Richie Cunningham knew that Ethan had dug a hole for him. After all, no one could guarantee the effectiveness of this temporary tactic, but he could only smile and nod openly.

Head coach Dave called in other members of the special team to lay out the details of the temporary tactics.

And when everything was over and the timeout came, the Broncos' offense and Cowboys' defense came onto the field.

Compared with the Cowboys, who had two consecutive touchdowns and their morale was high, the Broncos have become a bit conservative. They have chosen the most reliable short-yardage road offense for many consecutive attacks. The advantage of this is that it is not easy to lose the ball, but the disadvantage is The offense is inefficient.

However, low offensive efficiency is not a bad thing for the currently leading Broncos. This can also be regarded as a way to delay time.

And the Broncos did not retreat completely. John Elway continuously made cold arrows and made long passes in an attempt to steal a touchdown. Fortunately, the Cowboys' defensive backs were highly concentrated and destroyed John's passes. Otherwise, it would have been impossible. John Elway would really kill the game.

Taking advantage of multiple offensive opportunities, the Broncos struggled to advance to the Cowboys' 35-yard line. After the last three offenses failed to accumulate more than ten yards, John Elway felt that the time was almost up and raised his hand to signal a free kick.

The Broncos' kicker withstood the pressure and kicked the free kick cleanly.

33-20.

The score gap has been further widened.

Less than four minutes were left for the Cowboys, the final four minutes.

Watching the kicker knock the ball home, John Elway could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Let’s not talk about whether the Cowboys can score a touchdown in the next round. Even if the Cowboys score a touchdown, it will consume most of the remaining time.

6+2 only scored 8 points. As long as the Broncos put in a winning formation and wait quietly for the time to run out, everything will be over.

It’s no use even if God comes!

"If the Broncos' victory had some suspense before this round of offense, then with this free kick, the Cowboys would lose their only chance. It is a pity that the Cowboys showed tenacious will in the end , but the Broncos also successfully withstood the pressure. The victory belongs to John Elway, the victory belongs to the Broncos, and the victory belongs to the American League." Madden said.

"Theoretically, the Cowboys haven't lost yet, as long as they score a touchdown in the next offense." Pat Summer said.

"You are right. If the Cowboys directly score a touchdown in the next round, the problem will be thrown to the Broncos, but the premise is that the Cowboys can directly score a touchdown. As an NFL champion coach, I think it is not difficult to achieve this premise. It’s like finding a needle in a haystack, God has to be there in person,” Madden said.

During the exchange between the two, it seemed that Ethan and his teammates would be on the field for this year's Super Bowl for the last time.

If you want to score a touchdown quickly, you need to try with a large number of yards, and a large number of yards are attempted from the side. Pass the ball to the side. If unsuccessful, the ball will go out of bounds, which will suspend the game time and allow the offensive team to Negotiating every opportunity is a way to make reasonable use of rules.

It can be said that this is a famous brand tactic.

Not only did the Broncos know what the Cowboys would do, but they also moved a freeback to the midfield and backfield, which can be said to have considered almost all possibilities.

Although the Broncos had thought enough about it, Ethan, who got the pass from the center, still made a move that was beyond the Broncos' expectations.

Not just the Broncos, but every spectator and even the on-site commentators did not expect that Ethan would actually...

"Run the ball! Ethan chose to run the ball himself. He doesn't think he can carry the ball all the way into the penalty area, does he? Don't forget that this is the Super Bowl. He is thinking too much about the Broncos."

Madden saw that after Ethan rushed through the front line, he only advanced a mere twenty yards before being brought down.

This is also the result of the Broncos' defense focusing on defending large-yard passes in the backfield. Although Ethan gained 20 yards, he was still more than 60 yards away from the formation, and water from afar could not quench his thirst for nearness.

Ethan got up from the ground and raised his left foot and jumped around the field twice. He had suffered a flesh injury in the first half, and the injury had worsened by this time.

Not only Eason, but the entire Cowboys offense and the Broncos' defense are at their physical limit.

And next, Ethan raised his hand.

"A free kick? The Cowboys took a free kick? That's so confusing," Maddon muttered.

The previous abandonment was already unexpected, but now he actually chooses to take a free kick, which can be called a "Super Bowl confusion operation."

This is too far away from the formation area.

"The current longest field goal distance in the Super Bowl is only 57 yards, and the Cowboys are currently 65 yards away from the goal zone. This is an almost impossible task for Rich Cunningham of the Cowboys." Madden Then he said.

"This is a helpless move by the Cowboys. You can see that Ethan has been helped off the field by the team doctor." Pat pointed out the key to the problem.

Only then did Madden suddenly realize.

The Cowboys must have prepared some special tactics, but Ethan's injury worsened and they had to temporarily change their strategy.

"If Richie Cunningham can kick the ball into the goal, the time left for the Broncos will be 'too much'. They cannot directly use the winning formation. In any case, the game will produce new variables." Madden road.

On the sidelines, on the Broncos' bench, a photographer arranged by the NFL was focusing his camera on Mike Shanahan to capture his reaction.

"If the Cowboys kick this free kick, it only proves that God is on the Cowboys' side." The Broncos coach shook his head.

At this time, he seemed very relaxed. After all, he had done everything he could.

John Elway beside him was watching Ethan walk off the field being supported by the team doctor.

His lips moved, but he seemed hesitant to speak.

Although the situation on the field had become clearer, he became increasingly panicked.

I always feel like something is not quite right, but I can't pinpoint what exactly is wrong.

Next up is the Cowboys' special teams play, with Richie Cunningham once again standing in front of the football.

He can no longer remember how many times he has stood in front of a football in the past few years. Whether it was a first-quarter lead in the first quarter, a tight chase in the second quarter, a go-ahead lead in the third quarter, or a victory-locking victory in the fourth quarter. He has scored goals, but compared with the pressure at this moment, these are child's play.

This was the most critical offense in the last quarter of the most important game, and he actually allowed himself to use tactics he had never tried before.

This is a hundred times more crazy and exciting than the script of Hollywood's most popular movie, and those screenwriters would not dare to write it like this.

It's too ridiculous.

Before kick-off, Richie Cunningham took one last look at Ethan, who was surrounded by medical staff on the sidelines...

Richie Cunningham withdrew his gaze, backed up and kicked the ball.

The moment the football flew out, the countdown to the game resumed.

The football flew into the air but did not fly towards the goal. Rich Cunningham did not kick the ball in the right direction at all, so that the football flew out in a chaotic parabola.

And the moment Richie kicked the ball, the two fastest players on the special teams team started running at full speed.

"Fake kick tactic!!!" Madden exclaimed, getting up from his seat and almost standing up.

The Cowboys have not had even one fake kick in recent years. Rich Cunningham's free kick success rate is very high, so there is no need to use fake kick tactics.

But that's different now. The fake kick tactic not only counts as a touchdown, but as a surprise tactic, success or failure depends on this offense, which will save the Cowboys valuable time.

For the Cowboys, every second now is calculated in units of "tens of millions of dollars."

At the same time, the head coach of the Broncos widened his eyes as he looked at the members of the Cowboys special team flying past not far in front of him. Even he had not thought about it, let alone the players on the field.

Before the Broncos had time to react, the Cowboys' special team player easily caught the football that flew ten yards and completed the touchdown without any hindrance!

Seeing the backs of his teammates rushing into the formation and putting on a celebratory POSS in front of the camera, Richie Cunningham's tense nerves finally relaxed. Only then did he realize that his back was wet with sweat and his heart was pounding as if it was about to jump out of his chest. The ground jumped wildly.

Although he turned the tide this time, he didn't want to have a similar experience again.

"Don't panic, Ethan O'Connor is injured and it's still unknown whether he can play." Mike Shanahan immediately told the players.

At this point in the game, it is no longer useful to talk about technology, physical fitness, and tactics. What we are fighting for now is mentality.

But instead of seeing the players' expressions relax, Mike Shanahan saw many people's pupils shrink, looking extremely surprised.

"Coach, look..." A player pointed to the opposite side. Mike Shanahan turned his head and was stunned.

"How is this possible?!" Shanahan felt his scalp numb.

On the opposite side, Ethan, who was limping and needing support before, has become lively and is hugging and celebrating with the members of the special service team. He doesn't look injured at all.

A medical miracle comparable to Miami International!

As if it was the straw that broke the camel's back, many members of the Broncos were breathing heavily.

Looking back at the games so far in the fourth quarter, the Broncos players find it difficult to accept the reality.

The gap was 24 points, and it only took one quarter of the game. Isn't it really going to be overtaken by the Cowboys?

For a time, the Broncos players were plunged into unprecedented doubt.

"Don't panic, the game is not over yet." came a voice, it was the backbone of the team, quarterback John Elway.

But even he, who had always been calm and composed, now had a slightly trembling voice.

Like every other player, John Elway is feeling a bit unreal at the moment.

Ethan, who was celebrating with his teammates on the opposite side, never imagined that just by standing on the sidelines, he could put the Broncos players into a collective EMO state.

He really didn't want to have the Broncos mentality to fake the injury. Although the Cowboys never use fake kick tactics, but they are not afraid of ten thousand, just in case, there is still a probability that the Broncos will be aware of Ethan's plan.

So in order to paralyze his opponent, Ethan pretended to have difficulty moving, which made it logical for the special team to come on board.

Counting Eason's previous run, the Cowboys' attack lasted less than twenty seconds, with 3 minutes and 40 seconds remaining, and the four-victory formation could delay only two and a half minutes.

These minutes and ten seconds are like seconds for the current Broncos team.

The pressure is on the Broncos, and they must run out the final seconds.

From the despair after the third quarter, to the series of surprises in the first half of the fourth quarter, to the magical quick attack just now, the mood of the Cowboys fans at the scene was like riding a rocket from the trench to Mount Everest, which led them to express A louder cry than ever before.

Victory is at hand!

In sharp contrast to the Cowboys fans, it is now the Broncos fans' turn to fall into panic and confusion. Some of them are also praying to God, but the content of their prayers has nothing to do with the Broncos. They pray that God will quickly send down a divine punishment and thunder. Ethan, this pervert, was killed.

"Among the Cowboys players, Ethan is the happiest. Obviously, it is impossible for Dave Campo to arrange a fake kick tactic. This came from Ethan's suggestion. Although Ethan did not play in the attack just now, he also Played a vital role...I have to admit that my judgment was wrong. Ethan's understanding of tactics is even better than mine in some aspects." Madden analyzed the players' reactions, and in the end it was Humbled.

You must know that Maddon is the NFL champion coach, so being able to say such a thing is a huge honor for Ethan.

"If you take into account Ethan's previous performance, if the Cowboys can really make a successful comeback." Pat did not continue.

He didn't dare to think about the results after Ethan led the Cowboys to complete a shocking comeback.

He will be treated like a god in Texas, his name will be in millions of homes, and he will even become the most famous person in the United States.

If Jones, the elder, had hoped to suppress Ethan's performance through a series of arrangements before the game so that he would receive less attention, Ethan's reliance on his own performance at this moment had the completely opposite effect.

No one can ignore his presence.

At this moment, Ethan is not relaxing at all. After all, he has not really won the Vince Lombardi Trophy yet.

He watched John Elway walk onto the field. Compared with his previous sternness and high spirits, the veteran's eyes at this moment were actually a little dodgey, and he actively avoided looking at Ethan.

As play resumed, the Broncos' performance could best be described as "tight."

The movements of the players began to stiffen. Under the combined effect of huge psychological pressure and physical limits, even experienced veterans could not help but feel a little hairy, let alone some less experienced players.

The slot receiver who gained nearly 1,000 yards in the regular season made a rare butter-hand error. The football rolled directly out of bounds. Then John Elway faced the onrushing defensive end and chose to kneel down directly with the ball in his arms. On the next play, John Elway hurriedly handed the ball to the running back. Terrell Davis, who made a splash in the regular season this year and led the league in getting 2,000 yards, faced the three Cowboys in front of him at this moment. The defensive players seemed to be unable to do anything when double-teaming, and only gained a pitiful two yards.

Ethan could see clearly on the sidelines that John Elway clearly had a better passing option, and he and the entire Broncos offense were obviously in a panic.

The tsunami of cheers from the Cowboys fans at the scene drowned everything out like a flood. The strong cheers, the noisy shouts of teammates, and the referee's sharp whistle all mixed together to make John Elway's head buzz.

Damn it, why the opening in the helmet, why not make the helmet completely closed? John Elway even wanted to raise his hands to cover his ears to block out the chaotic sounds around him.

He swallowed, and there was a salty taste in his mouth. He wondered if it was due to lack of water, and his throat was burning. Then he raised his head and looked at the countdown in the distance.

There are 2 minutes and 20 seconds left in the game.

Great, then just use the victory formation and you will win.

Won!

A smile appeared on his lips, and the next second he saw the referee on the sidelines holding out four fingers.

This means that the Broncos have used three offensive opportunities, and in these three offensive opportunities, the Broncos only gained a measly two yards.

Hervé felt dizzy and was desperately brought back to reality.

An unforgiving choice lay before the Broncos.

Either force the ball on fourth down, or just punt.

If you choose the former, if you cannot get 8 yards on the next offense, you will switch offense and defense.

And if you choose the latter, it will be equivalent to giving the initiative of the game directly to Ethan.

"Fourth gear!" John Elway expressed his thoughts over the radio.

This is his last game, even if he loses, he will lose standing!

"Punt it, John, thank you for your contribution to this team over the years."

Coach Mike just said that every life has its own dreams, and each one is wonderful.

From a coach's perspective, the second option does have a better chance of winning.

But it also reflects another fact.

John Elway can’t have the tactical dominance that Ethan does.

This time, John Elway's pace of leaving the field seemed hobbling and slow, just a dozen yards, as if he had exhausted all his strength. And at the moment when he was about to step out on the green field after nearly 20 years of playing, John Elway Wei subconsciously turned around and looked at Ethan, who was surrounded by teammates on the opposite side.

At that moment, John Elway's eyes were particularly complicated, filled with reluctance, resentment, anger, and even a hint of envy.

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“From the initial weak offense, to being behind by a big score in the midfield, to the darkest moment of the third quarter, and the final comeback, at the end of the game, the Cowboys finally got another round of offensive opportunities, and There's a full two minutes on the clock. The Cowboys have the game now."

"I don't know if Ethan could have imagined that this Super Bowl would be so ups and downs and exciting before the game started."

"And now, this nationally watched battle, which was the result of sweat, tears and even blood, will be brought to an end by Ethan O'Connor, a freshman from the University of Alabama."

"Before everything ends, please allow me to introduce this young man to the audience again. As a player selected with the sixth overall pick, he accumulated more than 3500 yards in his rookie season, which is the best rookie season in history. , and he also set a number of records, including the highest yardage in the rookie playoffs, the most touchdowns in the rookie playoffs, the highest pass success rate and the most passes in the rookie playoffs..."

American sports leagues are good at using various statistics to give various honors to players. Regardless of the gold content, it is very bluffing. This has also completely forgotten the tens of millions of viewers in front of the TV who usually don’t pay much attention to football. Lived the name Ethan O'Connor.

The Cowboys' last offensive return gained a full 47 yards, which is an extremely outstanding number.

"Madden, if you were Ethan, what tactic would you choose?"

"The Cowboys are pressed for time on offense in this round. If I were Ethan, I would choose a long pass with a large number of yards! In fact, this is a standard tactic for a two-minute quick attack." Madden said.

Every team uses the two-minute rush. The quarterback passes to the wide receiver with his eyes closed, and each pass is silent.

"Oh? It seems that Ethan has a different answer." Pat's eyes lit up when he saw Ethan's choice.

I saw Ethan in the field without any hesitation after getting the ball, and rushed towards the Broncos defensive end. Neither of them took half a step away, like two trains traveling at high speed in opposite directions, solid and solid. A head-on collision between a hard bridge and a hard horse.

The heavy impact caused both of them to take two steps back. The crisp sound of the protective gear hitting each other was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of hundreds of millions of viewers.

Many people were just watching in front of the TV, and they subconsciously shrugged and grinned.

Rather than saying it was tragic, it was better to say it was hearty and enjoyable.

It’s so enjoyable! Many male viewers sitting in front of the TV couldn't help but pat their thighs.

Those passes with profound skills in the eyes of industry insiders are not as attractive as this kind of direct collision.

Ethan's pace stagnated and he was immediately surrounded by other defensive team members.

Strictly speaking, this was a failed attack. Ethan only advanced two yards with the ball by himself.

But in the second attack, Ethan didn't make any changes.

Same power, same route, same brute force punch.

When they formed the formation just now, the defensive end was still holding his chest. Despite his calm appearance, the severe pain in his chest was extremely real. At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: What did Ethan eat to grow up?

This time, facing the powerful collision, the defensive end showed a trace of hesitation, almost a biological instinctive fear, which made him tilt slightly when he came into contact with Ethan. It was this slight tilt that The angle made his contact area much smaller than Ethan's. The previous close match no longer existed. Ethan was like a bulldozer, directly knocking the defensive end away.

But in the next moment, the linebacker behind the defensive end completed the replacement, and Ethan was forced to stop again, but this time Ethan gained seven yards.

Coupled with the previous two yards, it is basically certain to get the first down.

In the third attack, Ethan actually chose the same route to rush forward. If the defensive end was just timid before, this time he was completely overwhelmed. Ethan knocked him over directly and faced the next line. Wei, Ethan once again let his opponents experience what it means to be as powerful as a bull.

9 yards!

Ethan's simple and forthright thrusts yielded results again, each time more fruitful than the last.

Before starting the attack, Ethan heard the opinions given to him by everyone including the head coach. After thinking about it, Ethan still chose to charge in his own way.

In terms of passing the ball, Ethan thinks he is not much better than John Elway. Even when it comes to running the ball, he feels that he is not as flexible as Emmett.

But in terms of physical fitness, Ethan felt that he was much better than the two of them.

Before starting the attack, Ethan chose to abandon everything temporarily and use his advantages as much as possible.

As for route selection, it's not that Ethan doesn't want to change, but every time he gets the ball, he realizes that a strong attack on the weak side is an excellent choice, so he charges towards the same place again and again.

But to the audience this is not the case at all.

Just like a warrior holding a shield, facing a powerful enemy alone, charging at the opponent again and again. Like a sharp awl, it strikes the opponent's vulnerable parts again and again.

Three times four times five times! Sprint, sprint, sprint!

There is nothing more thrilling than this scene.

Countless male viewers in front of the TV were also deeply affected! Party your heart out.

As everyone knows, Ethan's continuous dashing is a move that injures the enemy a thousand times and damages himself eight hundred times, and his body is almost exhausted.

And as Eason charged six times in a row, the Broncos' space was squeezed bit by bit.

Behind him is the formation area.

Before the attack, Ethan kissed the football in his hand.

"Ethan, will O'Connor still choose to rush the ball?! Victory is close at hand!" Madden's voice has become hoarse due to the continuous shouting at the top of his lungs.

"There is only one minute left in the game!" Even Pat Summer, who was over 50 years old, had tears in his eyes at this time.

After receiving the pass from the center, Ethan looked directly at the defensive end. At that moment, the eyes of the defensive end, who had been rushed by Ethan six times in a row, began to become timid.

It's now! Ethan roared like a lion...

(End of this chapter)