"Third and six. Lu Ke takes a quick step back, looking for a passing target, but the pocket collapses. In a crisis, the 49ers' number 14 is forced to run out of the pocket. He's trying to adjust his footing to buy more time to pass. Two covering players quickly close in to tackle him, but before they can, the rookie quarterback decisively throws the football.

It's a rainbow pass!

A deep pass. Lu Ke once again unleashed his famous long-pass ability. It's a deep pass thrown directly to the red zone, but it seems to have slightly missed the mark, and the positioning isn't quite accurate. Delmas, the Detroit Lions' number 26, Louis Delmas, was already waiting for the ball, ready to make an interception.

Wait, Ted Ginn! Ginn appears at the receiving position, jumping high! Reaching high!

Oh, my God! My God! Ted Ginn! Ted Ginn! How did you make that catch? My God, the San Francisco 49ers' number 19 wide receiver, Ted Ginn, has made a brilliant leaping catch!

Folks, folks, this is unbelievable! What a spectacular catch! This is a game-changing catch! A forty-one-yard pass that breaks into the opponent's red zone in one fell swoop. Now the San Francisco 49ers are not just aiming for a field goal, but a touchdown, a touchdown to kill the game!"

The away fans' stands at Ford Field were in an uproar. Everyone was jumping up and down, roaring wildly, and screaming uncontrollably. The adrenaline at this crucial moment was completely unleashed, and no one was an exception. The deafening shouts echoed throughout the entire stadium.

Not to mention the fans, even Teddy and Kirk in the broadcast booth were constantly amazed.

They were repeatedly watching the video of that catch, switching between different camera angles, and re-watching Ginn's incredible catch in a desperate situation in 360 degrees. He had utilized his physical talents to the maximum, especially the second burst of energy during his jump, which reminded people of "Air" Michael Jordan.

"Unbelievable, truly unbelievable. How did Ted Ginn do it? Unbelievable!" After watching the video replay, Teddy was full of praise. "Who would have thought that Ted Ginn, who entered the league as the ninth overall pick but was always buried in the special teams and was unknown, would have a complete breakout in the 2011 season, showcasing his deep vertical threat and his ability to catch in extreme situations to the fullest!"

"In fact, speed has always been Ted's strong suit," Kirk's voice became hoarse after a series of yelling, but he didn't care and excitedly joined the discussion.

"During the rookie training camp, Ted's forty-yard dash time was 4.37 seconds, which was his most impressive performance. Now, with Lu Ke, his speed and catching talent are gradually being utilized, and he's been given a new lease on life. There's no doubt that Ted has now become the team's number two receiving option, and his performance is outstanding."

After a brief summary, Kirk couldn't help but exclaim again, "This catch was divinely inspired. Not only we, but the players on the field also felt the same way."

On the green field, there was a frenzy.

After making the catch, Ted Ginn scrambled to his feet, clenched his fists, and roared at the sky, "Ah! Ahhh!" He was simply letting it all out.

It was such a close call, he couldn't be sure if he could do it again. But in that last play, he did it. The pure adrenaline rush was coursing through his veins, and he couldn't suppress it, so he chose to unleash it.

Logan, who was the closest, was the first to rush over and join the celebration. Then came Crabtree and Vernon, and then their teammates from the offensive line. Everyone gathered around, patting Ginn on the shoulder and marveling at his catch, as if they had already won the game.

Even Lu Ke was no exception. He was dumbfounded as he watched Ginn utilize his athletic talent to the fullest, turning the impossible into a possibility and writing a miracle.

In this play, Ginn undoubtedly deserved the most credit.

Not far away, a dazed and disappointed Delmas stood in place with his hands on his hips, at a loss. Two players from the Lions' defense walked up and patted Delmas on the shoulder, comforting him and letting him know that it wasn't his fault.

Faced with such a heaven-defying performance, there was little they could do, just like the opponents facing Calvin Johnson. It wasn't a defensive error, but rather helplessness. Ginn's play just now was the same, divinely inspired.

But the drive was not over yet. The San Francisco 49ers were in the red zone, just five yards away from the end zone. Before the touchdown, anything was possible, for the Lions and for the 49ers.

The most extreme scenario could be a touchdown, or it could be an interception. A more neutral scenario would be if the 49ers failed to score a touchdown and only got a field goal. Then, it would be up to Matthew Stafford's ability to make a comeback in a desperate situation. So, nothing was certain yet.

After a brief celebration, both teams lined up again. With only five yards left to the end zone, the tense atmosphere was once again palpable. You could almost feel sparks jumping on your skin.

The San Francisco 49ers lined up in a basic formation, with two receivers on the left and two on the right. Lu Ke was in a pistol formation, with the running back on his right.

It was a basic formation without any frills, but it was made unique by the two-tight-end play. Logan and Crabtree were on the left, and Ginn and Vernon were on the right. Even their positions were very balanced. The entire formation didn't have any specific characteristics, yet it was full of possibilities. The complex and diverse plays made it difficult to defend against.

The Detroit Lions responded to the ever-changing situation with a fixed formation. Four defensive linemen were at the front, and three linebackers all retreated two steps, standing on the front white line of the end zone. Behind them were a pair of cornerbacks and a safety on the left, and a pair of cornerbacks and a safety on the right. They were tightly covering the short and medium passing areas.

Now that they were in the red zone, the longest pass would be fifteen yards before it went out of bounds. So, the defense only needed to cover short and medium passes, which made their defensive strategy more focused.

It was first and goal.

After the snap, Lu Ke made a quick short pass to the powerful Logan, but before the catch was completed, the opponent figured out the route. The cornerback slapped the football away in time, resulting in an incomplete pass. Luckily, it wasn't an interception, but it still gave the away fans a scare.

The Detroit Lions' defense once again showed an incredibly tough stance and seemed to be unaffected.

Second and goal.

After the snap, Lu Ke quickly stepped back. He didn't rush to throw the ball but scanned the entire field.

On the right, Ginn and Vernon both pushed off the ground, instantly accelerating and exploding into the end zone, looking for an open space amidst the dense defense, trying to complete a catch.

Marcus, who was half a step behind, also moved in the right direction. He stopped in the five-yard space between the line of scrimmage and the end zone. With a turn, he got ready to catch the ball, but two linebackers simultaneously intercepted the connection between Lu Ke and Marcus.

On the left, Crabtree and Logan both pulled toward the left sideline. Crabtree ran on the inside, and Logan ran on the outside. They were like two parallel lines on a game board, extending straight forward. They didn't increase their speed to the maximum. Instead, they turned sideways, facing Lu Ke, adjusting their steps and getting ready to catch the ball.

The Lions' defensive players had formed a front-and-back encirclement. The left cornerback and left safety were quickly coming forward, covering them closely. A linebacker cut across, blocking the passing lane.

In the small space, there was a dense crowd of players on both the left and right sides. The only exception was the middle. There was a large, empty area in the middle, but the problem was that there were no defensive players, but also no offensive players. It was a vacuum.

"A vacuum?"

In a flash, an idea crossed Lu Ke's mind. The next moment, Lu Ke quickly scanned the offensive and defensive lines that were close by. Both sides were still entangled, and their feet had shifted slightly to the right. This time, the four rushing linemen were not very effective, and the pocket was solid.

"A vacuum."

For the second time, the idea rang a bell in his head. As a traditional pocket quarterback, running with the ball was a last-resort skill used only in emergencies. His body's instincts seemed to be half a beat behind the reaction of his thoughts. So, when the idea came to him for the second time, Lu Ke finally realized what a vacuum meant.

So, Lu Ke boldly tucked the football, quickly moved to the left, and then... started to run.

"He's moving! Lu Ke is actively running out of the pocket. He's looking at Logan Newman and Michael Crabtree on the left, trying to find an open space to pass, but the Lions' defense is incredibly tight, and there's almost no gap to be seen.

Wait, what... what in the world is going on? Lu Ke is running with the ball himself! The San Francisco 49ers' rookie quarterback is running with the ball himself, quickly advancing toward the empty space on the left. This is a vacuum! There are no defensive players there at all. Lu Ke has chosen to run with the ball himself! My God, my God, what are we witnessing!

The defensive players are trying to come back and cover him, but it's too late! It's too late! It's only a short five-yard distance. Although Lu Ke's running is clumsy, over this short distance, Lu Ke easily runs into the end zone. He didn't encounter any collisions or challenges. Touchdown! It's good!"

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