Surge one step away from West Division title

With their dominant 26-8 win over the Paris Musketeers, the Stuttgart Surge are now just one victory away from clinching the West Division title in the European League of Football. In front of a loud home crowd at GAZi-Stadion, the team delivered a complete performance and took revenge for their early-season loss in Paris.

Control in the West

The Surge improved their record to 7-2 and now hold a clear lead over their division rivals. The Paris Musketeers, who dropped to 5-4, are now two games behind Stuttgart with only three weeks left in the regular season.

That means the Surge can secure the division as early as next weekend - if they win and Paris loses. Even if both teams win, the door is wide open for Stuttgart to lock up the West and claim a guaranteed playoff spot.

A team built for a deep run

Stuttgart’s defense once again proved why it’s one of the best in the league, forcing multiple turnovers and keeping the explosive Paris offense under control. Defensive players like Nikolas Knoblauch, Sasan Jelvani and Alexander Kreß led the charge with big plays.

On offense, Reilly Hennessey showed both leadership and versatility, while trick plays and strong special teams gave Stuttgart an extra edge. Kicker Timo Bronn scored 14 of the team’s 26 points with four field goals and two extra points.

“We played a very physical and smart game,” said head coach Jordan Neuman. "Paris is a tough team, and we’re proud of how we performed today."

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Playoff mindset kicks in

With the playoffs just around the corner, the Surge are fully focused. Their next challenge is a road game against the Hamburg Sea Devils in Week 11. "They’ve gotten better since we last faced them,” said Neuman. “It won’t be easy."

Still, the team knows what’s at stake: win again, and the West Division title could be theirs. From there, it’s about securing the best possible playoff seed - and preparing for a deep postseason run.

For now, though, Stuttgart is in the driver’s seat - and the West Division is theirs to lose.

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