Every time a quarterback drops back to pass, the individual battles between pass-blocking offensive linemen and pass-rushing defenders start anew.
Any one of those games within the game taking place along the line of scrimmage — a test of wits, balance and footwork combined with hand-to-hand combat — can drastically change the outcome of a game.
This weekend, Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen will be in the eye of the storm when the Chiefs (8-1) take the field. The Cardinals have allowed the ninth-most quarterback hits this season (57 in eight games), and Rosen has been sacked 16 times in six games (five starts).