“Bambi! Bambi! Bambi!”

The earth-shattering cheers spread from inside Candlestick Park to the outside. The shouts of a hundred thousand fans inside and out began to spread throughout the city. In a trance, it felt as if the entire San Francisco Bay Area was echoing with a thunderous roar, which then spread across the entire North American continent like a raging storm.

This was Monday Night Football, a highly anticipated Monday Night Football game. Over 45 million viewers across the United States were watching the game live, and at this moment, they were all completely in awe of the immense momentum, stunned and dumbfounded.

Their blood began to stir, and they couldn’t help but want to stand up and join the crowd, shouting the same name and becoming part of this wave, sweeping across the entire North American continent. The passionate and crazed sea of red in their vision was mesmerizing and captivating.

In the stands, Lu Zhengze and Jiang Youning exchanged glances. Both of their pupils reflected a dazzling red, flashing with a lively glow. They looked at the similar curve of each other’s mouths, and then they shouted the same name in unison, truly becoming part of Candlestick Park.

In their sight, they could see the faces of the people around them, twisted with excitement. Li Monian was like a madman, shouting with tears streaming down his face. Even though his voice was hoarse, his body was trembling, and he was drenched in sweat, he didn’t care. He just raised his hands high, clenched his fists, and kept shouting, roaring, and yelling.

The感动和亢奋 on his tear-streaked face was so dazzling in the sea of red, and Li Monian was not the only one. The Chinese fans around him all shed their composure and restraint, took off their jackets and scarves, and jumped and shouted wildly, completely letting themselves join in this craze.

Only by enjoying the joy of victory, tasting the bitterness of defeat, and experiencing the thrilling ups and downs could they truly become qualified fans.

Today, they were becoming a part of this stadium, this city, and this land in this way. They were feeling the ups and downs of sports and experiencing the excitement and madness of a head-to-head showdown. They were happy because of one name and crazy because of one name, truly exploring the charm of football deep in their souls.

He was their quarterback, the quarterback from the Chinese community, the quarterback of the city of San Francisco, the quarterback who ignited Candlestick Park, and the spiritual leader who reawakened the sea of red!

It wasn’t just Cliff, and it wasn’t just Lu Zhengze. At this moment, everyone in Candlestick Park was connected through a single shout. Even the rhythm of their heartbeats and the pace of their breathing were perfectly in sync:

“Bambi! Bambi! Bambi!”

Such momentum, such a wave, and such a scene made people well up with tears.

In the studio, Mike Tirico was also a little choked up, not only because of the San Francisco 49ers but also because the passion and charm of football were perfectly demonstrated at this moment. “Ladies and gentlemen…” Tirico tried to control his emotions, but his voice still trembled slightly. “Right now, the entire stadium is shouting the same name, Bambi.”

“This nickname comes from the deer Bambi. It’s the nickname of the San Francisco 49ers’ number 14 quarterback. People affectionately call him ‘Bambi.’ And today, in the face of adversity, they have called out this name again, the name that led them to create miracles and find hope this season.”

“In the entire league, besides the Green Bay Packers, this is the first time I have felt this kind of shock in a stadium where every heartbeat and pulse is in sync. The heart of this long-dormant team has started to beat again, for that young man named Lu Ke, and for this team that once brought them supreme glory.”

As he spoke, Tirico’s voice began to tremble again. His thick nasal voice betrayed his inner turmoil, so he gave up on further commentary. “At this moment, any words are pale. Let’s be quiet and listen to these shouts and feel the wonderful charm of this sport.”

The vast and surging, passionate and exhilarating cheers broke the shackles of race and truly embodied the essence of sports.

The cheers continued to echo. On the field, Patrick Willis and Lu Ke looked at each other from a distance, exchanged a glance, and then Willis raised his helmet high in his hand and roared at Lu Ke, “Fight!” As if he was waiting for Lu Ke’s response, he continued, “Fight!”

Finally, Willis turned to his defensive teammates and yelled, “Fight!”

This was a fight to the death. Either win or die! The ferocious roar successfully awakened the passion and fighting spirit in every defensive player’s body. Everyone began to jump up like wild beasts and charged onto the field.

This fight had just begun!

“Interception! My God, Ben Roethlisberger threw his first interception of the game. This was a rookie mistake. His defensive read was completely wrong, which led to a huge pass deviation. Patrick Willis faced almost no difficulty and easily intercepted Roethlisberger’s pass to Antonio Brown! Interception! This is an undeniable interception!”

“My God! An interception in the red zone! The Steelers have ruined their chance to extend their lead. The 49ers have finally found the first important turning point in this game! Now the question is, can this be the turning point that sounds the horn for their counterattack?”

The 49ers’ defense, which took the field with great momentum, showed a new face. In the first down, they stopped running back Mewelde Moore dead in his tracks behind the line of scrimmage, not only failing to gain yards but also losing two yards. In the second down, they completely locked down all four receiving options and at the same time put a terrifying amount of pressure on the offensive line, forcing Roethlisberger to throw the football out of bounds to avoid a sack or interception. But he couldn’t escape forever.

In the third down, Willis successfully intercepted Roethlisberger’s pass, creating the defense’s first turnover of the game. And he did it by defeating Brown, who had been playing like a god in this game, which greatly boosted everyone’s morale. You could feel it from the shouts of the home fans:

“Bambi! Bambi! Bambi!”

The shouts were suddenly raised another notch, pouring down overwhelmingly. The distorted, bloodshot faces seemed to have entered another realm. The immense momentum completely suppressed the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, bursting with the wild and powerful force of a home team.

The Steelers, who had gained an advantage from the punt return, seemed to just need a little more effort to push the 49ers further into the abyss, but now, on their drive in the red zone, they not only failed to get a touchdown, they didn’t even have a chance for a field goal. An interception cleanly turned over the ball.

The momentum on the entire field was slowly reversing. Even the seasoned Roethlisberger was a little bewildered. The situation had changed so quickly in just two minutes. Now, Roethlisberger could only feel a little at ease. Their defense was still in control, and the opponent’s offense was still struggling. Especially Lu Ke, who had just returned to the sidelines, might not even be able to play. Even if he did, his performance probably wouldn’t be very good.

With this thought, Roethlisberger took a deep look at the roaring sea of red, and then jogged off the field, handing this battle to the defense he trusted most this season.

On the other side, Willis didn’t throw the football to the referee. Instead, he jogged to the side of the field and handed the football to Lu Ke, then said in a deep voice, “We did our best. It wasn’t the most perfect, but we definitely tried our best. Now, it’s your turn.”

In the first defensive drive of the second half, the defense gave up a field goal, which made it even more difficult for the team to make a comeback. However, in the second defensive drive, they made an interception, got the opponent off the field in the shortest time, and bought more time for their offense. Just as Willis said, they did their best.

Lu Ke took the football and lightly tossed it in his hands. He was about to say something, but his hands, which were in thick gloves, couldn’t control the football. He accidentally dropped the football on the ground, and with a bewildered look on his face, a flock of crows seemed to fly over his head. Then he smiled awkwardly and said, “Is it my turn now?”

This one small, funny action immediately lightened the mood around him.

Lu Ke turned and looked at the coaching staff. Alex Smith had just been on the field, but he didn’t get much chance to play and was taken off in a hurry. That didn’t prove anything. After all, he also needed time and space to find his rhythm in all the chaos. So now the question was, with Lu Ke back, which quarterback should take the field?

Harbaugh’s eyes darted back and forth between Lu Ke and Alex, and in the end, he looked at Lu Ke. “Are you sure you can play?”

Lu Ke didn’t say anything. He just took off his down jacket and thick gloves and began to move his limbs and stretch. His easy movements showed his firm determination.

The cheers in the stadium were getting louder and louder, almost completely drowning out the conversation of the coaching staff.

Harbaugh nodded and said crisply, “Then it’s up to you. I need a touchdown.” Harbaugh’s eyes were fixed on Lu Ke. He still chose to put his trust in the undrafted rookie in front of him. “Did you hear me? I need a touchdown!”

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