Fake run or real pass? Fake pass or real run?
Between truth and deceit, the essence of warfare lies in psychological manipulation.
Reed did want to pass, but the timing wasn't right, so he continued with a diverse ground attack strategy. It wasn't just Li Wei as the running back—all players outside the offensive line turned into weapons for the ground assault, mirroring the tactical ingenuity of the Shotgun Formation with five wide receivers. Their primary goal was to disrupt the New England Patriots' predictions and rhythm.
This was a setup, as well as a gamble.
Then.
The football came back to Li Wei —
Observing, starting, powering forward.
In one fluid motion, Li Wei dashed forward like an arrow released from a bow.
Directly ahead, the offensive line and defensive line were tangled in fierce combat, blades clashed and blood was drawn, momentarily locked in a stalemate.
Thud, thud, thud, Li Wei took a detour, like a gentle breeze, lightly sweeping by.
