Six-man rush—
With four defensive linemen and two linebackers, the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts displayed his courage and wisdom, as well as his cunning.
Of these, the four defensive linemen seemed completely unaware that this was a standard defense, holding firm against the offensive line; the two linebackers, one on the left and one on the right, made their way around the outside, cutting through the ribs to avoid the meat grinder area where lines collided, deftly steering thunderous force into the pocket.
Sneaking in silently, the emphasis was on "speed," with everything happening in a flash—
A lightning-fast sneak attack.
Because the Indianapolis Colts' defensive group knew how quickly Mahomes could execute a fast, short pass, they needed to act urgently.
But they overlooked another possibility:
Running play.
The Kansas City Chiefs didn't choose to pass, they chose to run.
There, linebacker Leonard, like a silent submarine, quietly circled into the pocket.