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Right from the start of the pivotal final drive, the Chiefs recognized an opportunity. The Bills lined up in a five-wide empty set formation, and Spagnola immediately sensed the chance to apply pressure. With no running backs in the backfield to assist, the defense was poised to disrupt the passing attack. The Chiefs positioned two high safeties, typically a sign of a more conservative coverage approach.
However, Spagnola’s genius emerged as he crafted a plan to drop defenders back into coverage while simultaneously applying pressure through various players. Unlike conventional blitzes that often utilize safeties closer to the line of scrimmage, Spagnola's call created confusion for Allen.