Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz.
The noise came from the TV, and no one expected the Houston Texans' first wave of offense to end in such an elusive fashion.
However, without warning, those sounds vanished completely, even the chatter in the San Francisco 49ers' home team locker room abruptly ceased.
Garoppolo was stunned, pulled himself from his thoughts, and looked at the TV screen, where the live broadcast focused on the Kansas City Chiefs' sideline.
The man appeared.
Wearing the number twenty-three jersey, he looked relaxed and at ease, chatting jokingly with Mahomes and Kelsey. From his expression, one could tell they were making jokes, while behind them, Hardman and Damien were laughing and falling over each other, showing no sign of tension.
In an instant, countless eyes all followed the live camera's focus.
Including the Houston Texans' defensive group.
Garoppolo couldn't help but break out in a nervous sweat, even more so than the Houston Texans.
