Musketeers get revenge – Lions too strong for Panthers

Two exciting games in the European League of Football saw strong performances by the Paris Musketeers and Prague Lions. Both teams walked away with big wins and important confidence boosts before heading into Week 5.

Paris Musketeers @ Rhein Fire - 31:7

Only three weeks after their narrow loss to Rhein Fire in Week 1, the Paris Musketeers came back strong. The team played with high energy and an aggressive game plan, jumping to a 17–0 lead by the end of the first quarter. Rhein Fire had problems on offense and struggled to respond.

Rhein Fire managed to close the gap to 17–7, but both teams’ defenses then took over. There were many punts and fumbles on both sides. Rhein Fire clearly missed their top receivers — Jordan Bouah, Harlan Kwofie, and Jannik Loerks — and could not create big plays. Miscommunication and dropped passes made a comeback nearly impossible.

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Musketeers wide receiver Hugo Tekedam was named "Ran Man of the Match" and told RAN:
"It feels good to win, especially when offense, defense, and special teams all play well. My personal goal is to move higher in the ELF Top 100."

Quarterback Jaylon Henderson added: "We’re happy, but we want to keep getting better every week."

On the other side, Rhein Fire veteran Patrick Poetsch remained realistic after the loss: "We have to look at what went wrong, sit down, and start again."

The win puts Paris back on the winning track, just in time for their first bye week. Rhein Fire will face the Hamburg Sea Devils next and will need a strong reaction after this defeat.

Prague Lions @ Wroclaw Panthers - 45:13

After a strong win against the Fehérvár Enthroners in Week 3, the Prague Lions continued their momentum with an impressive 45–13 victory over the Wroclaw Panthers. The first half of the game was a defensive battle, with both offenses struggling to move the ball. At halftime, the Lions led 14–7, and neither team had gained more than 120 total offensive yards.

Still, one name stood out early: William Patterson. The Prague playmaker scored both a rushing and a punt return touchdown before the break, setting the tone for what was to come. In the second half, the Panthers were unable to respond, while the Lions raised their level. Wroclaw's offense faltered with multiple punts and turnovers, and the Lions pulled away quickly. Patterson finished the game with a stunning five touchdowns — two rushing, two receiving, and one return.

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The Lions also had several defensive standouts. Homegrown defensive lineman Marek Danik recorded three sacks, linebacker Arthur Kingdom made several key tackles, a tackle for loss, and added an interception, while import defensive back Tyrus Guilford Jr. contributed eight tackles and two interceptions.

Panthers quarterback DJ Irons Jr. had a difficult outing, throwing three interceptions and suffering four sacks. He often lacked protection from his offensive line. However, young wide receiver Erik Ottender provided a bright spot for Wroclaw with five catches for 110 yards and a touchdown.

The Prague Lions now head into their first bye week of the season, looking to recharge and extend their winning streak in Week 6. Meanwhile, the Wroclaw Panthers will need to regroup quickly as they face the Cologne Centurions in Week 5.

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