Chapter 871: A Merciless Attack
"God! Oh, my God! The moment St. Louis Rams feared has finally arrived. The defense still couldn't stop the opponent's offense! Logan Newmann! Logan Newmann! This is the Newmann moment! This is absolutely the Newmann moment! A one-of-a-kind Newmann moment! He used his own strength to get into the end zone before the army of defenders could get there. His final triple-jump move was a form of ridicule, a disgrace to the entire defense!"
"Logan Newmann has completed his third touchdown of the game!"
"On the twenty-two-yard line in the Rams' half, after Lu Ke's first long pass failed, he chose a medium pass for the second time, finding Logan Newmann with a fifteen-yard pass on the right side! Newmann, who is on fire in this game, faced off against safety Quintin Mikell one-on-one. He got into position with a half-body advantage. In the face of Mikell's constant harassment, which even led to a holding penalty, Newmann still completed the catch!"
"Then, with a block from Randy Moss, Newmann continued to push forward, successfully scoring his third touchdown of the day!"
"No one can stop Newmann! No one can stop Lu Ke! No one can stop this offense! This San Francisco 49ers team is almost an impossible problem. It reminds us of the 2007 New England Patriots and the 2011 Green Bay Packers!"
The golden ocean in Candlestick Park boiled over once more.
All the fans stood up, raising their fists high, cheering, screaming, jumping, roaring, and celebrating. It was because their home team had scored another touchdown, because their home team was strong again, because their home team was in the lead again, but most importantly, because their home team had once again shown their determination to win.
In the face of their divisional rival's desperate resistance, the offense led by Lu Ke once again showed an unyielding, fighting-to-the-end, and never-giving-up spirit. Their powerful momentum was unstoppable.
They wouldn't give up easily, not when facing the St. Louis Rams or any other team in the league. Not when facing destiny or death or their faith. Even when facing an inevitable defeat, they would never say die. Since they were on the battlefield, why not fight to the end?
Involuntarily, the vast golden ocean turned its attention to Lu Ke.
Who else could be more symbolic than Lu Ke?
This undrafted rookie, who started as a practice player, was once told by his coaches in his freshman and sophomore years of college that he would never be a good football player. His physical talent was a chasm that separated him from football, and it was impossible to cross. He wasn't even qualified to be a practice player.
But what about now?
Lu Ke, wearing the number fourteen jersey, stood in the center of the field, honoring his promise: Never hold back! Fight all the way! A merciless attack!
That firm and tenacious belief had injected a powerful force into the team, which was truly touching. Even through a television screen, Ryan could feel that surging, unwavering will:
Lu Ke had kept his word.
More importantly, this still wasn't the end!
"Touchdown at the buzzer!"
The broadcast booth was also in a frenzy. Kirk and Teddy were both pounding on the table, unable to believe their eyes. With just a little time left in the second quarter, the San Francisco 49ers had once again scored a touchdown.
This time, it was still a touchdown!
"With the first half about to end, the San Francisco 49ers, who have been on fire, still didn't give up. They launched another attack relentlessly and ended it with a touchdown, scoring four touchdowns in just the first half alone! Amazing, this is truly amazing!"
"This time, it's the veteran Randy Moss who ran into the end zone for the San Francisco 49ers!"
"After two games of getting used to things, Moss has gradually regained his form. Although he is still a step behind his peak, as a wild card in the second or third down, Moss can often use his unpredictable routes to create an open receiving space. Just like in this drive."
"On a second and five, Moss was in his element in the zone defense. He kept moving between the medium and short pass areas, and then he unexpectedly left the medium pass area and charged toward the deep pass area. But he stopped and ran back at the moment of the catch."
"The dizzying routes made it impossible for the zone defenders to make a judgment. All the open spots in the zone defense became Moss's open spots. In the end, Lu Ke accurately found his receiver's open spot and completed an eighteen-yard pass, connecting with Moss in the central area near the left side."
"What's even more impressive is Moss's ability to keep going after the catch. His route running created a five-yard open space for himself. The defenders around him couldn't get into position in time. Then, after adjusting his feet, he successfully avoided the incoming tackle and continued to advance. At this moment, he was only six or seven yards away from the end zone. Before the other defenders could cover, he was already in the end zone!"
"The defenders couldn't keep up with Moss's pace. In just five yards, they couldn't make a tackle. They could only watch as Moss used his footwork to get out of the way and score a touchdown. The so-called coverage was just a joke. More accurately, the Rams' defense can't keep up with the 49ers' offensive rhythm at all. The entire game plan's intensity and intention have been completely exposed to the opponent. The offense can pretty much do whatever it wants!"
After scoring the touchdown, Moss stood in the end zone and laughed freely and brightly. It was only now that his comeback felt real.
He could still make catches, and he could still score touchdowns, and it wasn't just once. In a daze, he felt like he was back in his prime, charging toward victory with his team. This feeling was more wonderful and sweeter than he had imagined.
Especially with these lovely fans in front of him.
Listen. At this moment, they were screaming the same name: "Moss! Touchdown! Moss! Touchdown! Moss! Touchdown!"
Moss kept raising his hands, continuously waving to the fans, as if saying: "Louder! More passionate! More fired up!"
He was willing to be immersed in this moment and never wake up.
"Touchdown! Touchdown at the buzzer!"
"Just before this play, there were nine seconds left in the game. Everyone thought the San Francisco 49ers, who already had a good lead, would slow down a bit and end the half with a field goal. But apparently, Lu Ke, playing at home, refused to show any mercy. He had no intention of letting his divisional rival breathe. He quickly found Moss and successfully extended the lead again!"
"Who would have thought that before the first half was over, the San Francisco 49ers would score another beautiful touchdown! It was still Lu Ke's clever play design, and it was still a dazzling array of plays. In this drive, there were seven runs and eight passes. The run-pass balance has completely opened up the game, and they have the initiative firmly in their hands."
"Absolutely brilliant! This is absolutely brilliant! Watching the San Francisco 49ers' offense is a pleasure! A pure pleasure!"
"The St. Louis Rams showed great form in the first half, especially the offense led by Sam Bradford. They put on their best performance of the season, far exceeding expectations. But when facing the on-fire San Francisco 49ers, Bradford still couldn't keep up with Lu Ke's offensive rhythm and intensity."
"Before this, many people would compare these two quarterbacks. One was the first overall pick in the 2010 draft, and the other was an undrafted rookie in 2011. Both of them won Offensive Rookie of the Year in their rookie seasons, so there's no doubt about their ability."
"But through this game, the difference is clear. In terms of game knowledge and execution, especially in crucial moments, Lu Ke has a clear advantage. He has truly shown the great potential to become a top-tier quarterback."
"Facing their divisional rival, the St. Louis Rams, the San Francisco 49ers did not relax at all. They put on a dominating performance and showed no mercy, completely controlling the first half of the game. They have once again proved their status as a legitimate strong team. After the bye week, their hunger for victory has not only not decreased but has also increased. This special game is undoubtedly the best way to start the second half of the season."
"Now, we can't wait for the second half of the game!"
"28-17." At the end of the first half, the home team San Francisco 49ers went into the locker room with an eleven-point lead.
Even in the face of the St. Louis Rams' excellent offense, Lu Ke's performance was still a step above. His determination and resolve in the shootout showed a strong sense of confidence, a confidence that he would not be inferior to any opponent in the league. His four consecutive touchdown passes, showing no mercy, also proved his hot streak this season.
What's more, for Lu Ke, this game was about one thing: never losing. The first half? It was only the first half. Even though they had a good lead, Lu Ke still had no intention of stopping. He not only needed to win but also needed to win with a dominant performance, completely crushing his opponent.
On the grounds of Candlestick Park, they would never give up easily! No matter what the outcome was, they would fight to the end, fire up their passion, and shine with life!
This was Lu Ke's promise to Ryan.
In the second half, the San Francisco 49ers, who were on offense first, proved this point. In a drive that lasted for three minutes and thirteen seconds, they scored another touchdown.
This time, the one who scored the touchdown was Lu Ke himself.
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