Munich Ravens and Stuttgart Surge QBs set for ELF semifinal duel

The Munich Ravens (11-1) and Stuttgart Surge (10-2) will feature a quarterback showdown in their European League of Football semifinal, pitting Russell Tabor’s high-octane production against Reilly Hennessey’s surgical efficiency.

Efficiency vs. volume in the pocket
Stuttgart’s Hennessey boasts the ELF’s fourth-highest quarterback rating (119.30), completing 66.09% of passes for 2,176 yards, 20 touchdowns, and just three interceptions. His precision shone in two regular-season meetings with Munich, where he threw for 516 yards, three scores, and zero turnovers. In contrast, Munich’s Tabor delivered explosive plays, amassing 2,315 yards and 27 touchdowns, but his 10 interceptions—including four against the Surge—highlight a risk-reward approach.

Statistical breakdown: Risk tolerance defines styles
Tabor’s 60.07% completion rate and 99.90 QBR reflect his aggressive downfield strategy, targeting playmakers like Malik Stanley and Philip Okonkwo. His 7.64 yards per attempt and 27:10 TD-to-INT ratio contrast sharply with Hennessey’s 9.34 yards per attempt and 20:3 ratio. Hennessey’s 66.09% accuracy and 98 first-down throws emphasize ball security and methodical drives.

Playoff implications: Which approach prevails?
Hennessey’s ability to avoid turnovers could neutralize Munich’s home-field advantage, while Tabor’s big-play arsenal offers game-breaking potential. The Surge’s defense, which intercepted Tabor four times in two games, will test his decision-making. Conversely, Munich’s third-ranked rush defense may force Hennessey into rare high-pressure throws.

This clash of philosophies—Stuttgart’s disciplined efficiency versus Munich’s high-risk dynamism—will decide who advances to the ELF championship.