"Interception!"
Troy's passionate voice erupted. The Cleveland Browns' offense had just started to show a little life, but then an interception came and ruined all their previous efforts. The momentum they had was gone in an instant.
"The San Francisco 49ers' rookie outside linebacker, number ninety-nine, Aldon Smith, completed an interception on the pass route and flew out to make the interception at the thirty-nine-yard line on his side of the field! A beautiful interception. That diving catch was truly magnificent!"
"The Cleveland Browns' second-year quarterback, Colt McCoy, has thrown his first interception of the game, and his fifth of the season. On this pass, not only was the pass's intent read, but the throw's arc was also not enough, and it was easily intercepted by the opponent."
"This is not good. The Browns' situation is really bad now. They're trailing '14-0,' and this interception means the opponent can start their drive from the thirty-nine-yard line. This starting position is undoubtedly a great opportunity for the hot-handed Lu Ke. The Browns can only hope that their defense steps up and prevents another touchdown before the end of the first quarter."
"Oh, the referee saves the Browns! Lu Ke only had time to complete a four-yard short pass before the referee blew the whistle to end the first quarter. Next, we will enter the second quarter. It is exciting to see if the game will change for either team."
The first quarter was finally over.
The Cleveland Browns finally got a little breathing room. The nightmarish start seemed to have finally turned a new page and was in the past. After a quarter of a warm-up, they had finally gotten into the game and were ready to continue. A two-touchdown deficit was still not the end of the world.
In the last game, they were able to completely shut down the Seattle Seahawks' offense. In this game, they could do the same!
But... maybe not.
Facing the unstoppable Lu Ke, the Browns' inconsistent defense completely fell apart and became a mere background player. At the start of the second quarter, the Cleveland Browns were hit hard again.
"Jesus Christ! Unbelievable, it's truly unbelievable! The Browns' defense has completely lost its composure. Before they could even get their feet on the ground, the opponent had already delivered another devastating blow!"
"After the snap, Lu Ke and the entire offensive line quickly moved to the right. It was a play-action pass. Marcus Lynch's excellent screen technique completely fooled the opponent, giving Lu Ke valuable time to pass. The rookie quarterback, number fourteen, didn't miss this opportunity."
"He faked a pass to Logan Newnan in the short-pass area, then changed his throwing motion and, at the last moment, threw a fourteen-yard bullet pass to Ted Ginn Jr., who was in the clear. The secondary defenders were unable to cover him in time. Ginn was gone in a flash, his explosive acceleration leaving the defenders behind. He charged into the end zone, easily scoring another touchdown."
"My God, oh my God, this is a disaster for the Browns. The third touchdown of the game also came from the San Francisco 49ers. Today's Lu Ke is absolutely on fire and unstoppable! Amazing, absolutely amazing! But I'm even more curious about what happened during the bye week. This Lu Ke is dangerous. He is giving off danger signals all over!"
For the third time, the entire Candlestick Park erupted in cheers!
The game had only been going for a little over a quarter, and the home team had already scored three touchdowns while completely shutting down the opponent, who still had zero points. Such an excellent performance was even smoother than their win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth week of the regular season. The entire game was incredibly refreshing and exhilarating to watch.
For the home fans, this was a celebration, a true carnival. The fans in the stands celebrated in various ways. Some sang, some screamed, some hit their noisemakers, and some kept jumping up and down. That vast red ocean surged with heat, as if you could feel the heartbeat of the Earth.
Standing in the center of the field, Lu Ke could feel himself being surrounded by that red ocean. He could feel that pulse with every pore, so much so that his heartbeat began to match the same rhythm. Thump, thump, thump. It was so wonderful that he couldn't help but want to stay in that moment.
In a trance, Lu Ke had a flash of an illusion. He knew that this illusion wasn't real, but the surging emotions still made him want to cheer and shout:
This was his game. This was his home field. This was his team.
"The first half is over. The referee has blown the whistle."
In the commentary booth, the commentators could finally take a breath, have a sip of water, and relax a little. Troy also timely summarized the first half. "For the Cleveland Browns, the hope of winning this game is getting dimmer and dimmer. Not only because of the score difference, but also because of the difference in the two teams' forms."
"Right before the end of the first half, Lu Ke once again led the San Francisco 49ers' offense into the field goal range. David Akers easily made the kick, extending the score to '24-0.' Strictly speaking, this is a huge score difference, but it's not the end of the world. If the Cleveland Browns can get back in form, anything is possible in the second half."
"But that's the question here. Can the Browns do it? The answer has to be a big question mark."
"In the first half, the Cleveland Browns' offense's lack of explosiveness was magnified. They were unable to break through the defensive line. They only managed to get three first downs. Quarterback Colt McCoy's performance was also not satisfactory. He only completed five of eleven passes, and he also had an interception. Even their previously good running game was a dud. The entire offense just couldn't get going and didn't even have many opportunities."
"Similarly, the Cleveland Browns' defense's weaknesses were also exposed. The San Francisco 49ers' rookie quarterback, Lu Ke, made full use of his tactical awareness. He changed plays before the snap several times, completely reading the Browns' defensive formation's intentions. He was half a step ahead, easily and comfortably completing passes. The entire drive was a seamless flow, leaving the defenders exhausted."
"Just look at the stats. In the first half, Lu Ke only had to throw under pressure once, and there were no sacks or hits. He completed sixteen of seventeen passes. Such stats are a complete blowout. This is not normal. It's too abnormal. If the Browns don't get their act together in the second half, this game will quickly turn into garbage time."
Not just Troy, but the other commentators also held the same opinion.
Although the Cleveland Browns were not a strong team and their form had been inconsistent this season, the game today was so one-sided. It wasn't so much that the Browns were playing poorly; it was that the 49ers were playing much better. It seemed that the suspense for the rest of the game wasn't as great as one might have thought. The commentators all relaxed and watched the game.
And indeed, that's what happened.
"Touchdown, another touchdown! Still from the San Francisco 49ers! However, this time it's not a passing touchdown but a six-yard rushing touchdown from running back Marcus Lynch."
"Under Lu Ke's leadership, the San Francisco 49ers are still in excellent form. After converting two third downs, they entered the red zone with great momentum. Facing a second-down situation, Marcus Lynch ran with the ball, found an opening, and successfully scored the team's fourth touchdown of the game."
"The Browns' defense, which completely shut down Marshawn Lynch in their last game, has completely lost its spirit in this game. With Lu Ke's accurate passing and clever play-calling, they haven't been able to find the right rhythm, so much so that their run defense has also completely collapsed. The situation is getting more and more difficult now."
After another touchdown, the home fans were gradually getting used to it. They weren't ecstatic but were celebrating in a normal fashion. But the passionate roars hadn't subsided. They all started to sing as if this wasn't a game but a party, a wild party, like a rock festival in the middle of summer. Everyone had let go of their worries and were completely immersed in the atmosphere.
A few minutes later.
"Amazing, truly amazing! It's Marcus Lynch again! The San Francisco 49ers have scored another touchdown. The score of this game is now '38-0.' Unbelievable, it's truly unbelievable!"
"After completing several passes to get past midfield, Lu Ke made a surprise run play, handing the ball off to Lynch. The Browns were completely caught off guard, and their defense was wide open. After Lynch broke through the defensive line and got away from a surefire tackle, the field in front of him was wide open."
"Forty-eight yards! Marcus Lynch scored a forty-eight-yard rushing touchdown, rubbing salt in the Cleveland Browns' wounds. There is less than a minute left in the third quarter. The score is now '38-0,' which means the fourth quarter is completely garbage time."
"Wait, or will the Cleveland Browns be able to create a miracle and turn the game around in the fourth quarter? Even for a team led by Peyton Manning or Aaron Rodgers, this would be incredibly difficult. Because Lu Ke, who has been playing incredibly well in today's game, would definitely not agree to that. The question now is, can the San Francisco 49ers continue to score touchdowns?"
The game had no suspense. The fourth quarter completely turned into garbage time. When the referee blew the whistle, the San Francisco 49ers easily secured their sixth win of the season at home!
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