After dropping five straight games, it looked like the Cuban Refugees' bid for a third consecutive AFC East crown was finished. But defending YFFL MVP Josh Allen did what he always does - pile up points - and is back on track for his 6th straight season of 200+ points. Following their third straight win in Week 10, the Refugees have stormed back into the playoff picture.

Running back De'Von Achane has also proven that last year's late-season breakout was no fluke. The third-year back has racked up 88 points this season, including a career-high 20 in Week 10, and has been a key part of the Refugees' midseason resurgence.

The road ahead looks favorable, with the Refugees facing opponents who hold a combined 12-18 record over the next three weeks before closing the regular season against the first-place Orangutangs - a matchup that could determine the division crown.

Elsewhere around the league, RB Jonathan Taylor and QB Matthew Stafford continued their stellar 2025 campaigns in a thrilling 74-61 shootout between the Boys and Beans. Taylor posted his 5th game of 20+ points and Stafford accounted for 4+ touchdowns for the third consecutive game. The Huskers and Brothers both cruised to victories to remain deadlocked atop the NFC West, while the Buddies narrowly escaped a second straight loss, edging the Llamas to hold their AFC West lead.

With the trade deadline looming, the question now is whether any contenders will make a bold move to gear up for the stretch run. With just four games left, the race for the YFFL playoffs is as tight as ever.