The Paris Musketeers (3-2) cemented their playoff credentials with a comprehensive 35-16 victory over the Frankfurt Galaxy (3-3) at Stade Robert Bobin, leveraging quarterback Jaylon Henderson’s dual-threat brilliance and suffocating defense to dominate from start to finish.
Henderson’s precision sets early tone
Henderson orchestrated Paris’s 410-yard offensive onslaught, completing 15 of 21 passes for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns while adding 93 rushing yards and another score. His 11-yard rushing TD in the second quarter ignited a 28-point surge, capped by a 35-yard strike to receiver Anthony Mitchell (3 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD).
Defense stifles galaxy’s rhythm
Frankfurt quarterback Matthew McKay (22/42, 235 yards, 2 TDs) faced relentless pressure, with Paris’s defense limiting the Galaxy to 102 rushing yards and just 3 third-down conversions. A first-quarter field goal and late garbage-time touchdowns masked Frankfurt’s struggles, as McKay’s errant throws and stalled drives defined the contest.
Gameflow underscores control
After trailing 3-0 early, the Musketeers scored 35 unanswered points, including 21 in the third quarter. Henderson’s 40-yard rushing TD and a defensive stand inside the red zone sealed the rout before Frankfurt added a cosmetic fourth-quarter score.
Key metrics
- Total yards: Paris 410, Frankfurt 303
- Time of possession: Paris 31:55, Frankfurt 28:05
- Redzone efficiency: Paris 4/5, Frankfurt 1/3
Path forward
The Musketeers, now second in the West, face the hapless Cologne Centurions while Frankfurt, reeling from back-to-back losses, must regroup against the surging Prague Lions to stay in playoff contention. For Paris, this win signals title-caliber balance; for the Galaxy, it’s a stark reminder of their offensive frailties.