#1 Potsdam Royals
The Potsdam Royals enjoyed a bye week that did nothing to change their standing in the league. With 8 wins from 8 games and an impressive 499 points scored against only 115 conceded, the Royals are in a comfortable position. This weekend, they will travel to face the Berlin Adler.
#2 Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns
The Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns secured the championship in the South Conference with a 21-0 victory against the Munich Cowboys. Congratulations on becoming the German South Champions! With 9 wins and 1 loss, the Unicorns are now unbeatable in the South. It is crucial for them to maintain their rhythm as they prepare to face the Allgäu Comets next.
#3 Dresden Monarchs
The Dresden Monarchs showed no weakness against the Hildesheim Invaders, winning decisively with a score of 45-16, sending a strong message to the league. Next, the Monarchs face another formidable opponent, the New Yorker Lions Braunschweig, whom they are eager to defeat.
#4 Hildesheim Invaders
The Hildesheim Invaders found the Dresden Monarchs too formidable to overcome, marking the second top-tier GFL team they have fallen to in their first year back in the top league. Despite the setback, there’s no reason for the Invaders to be disheartened. They can now use their bye week to prepare for the best team in the league, the Potsdam Royals. The Invaders have a score to settle with the Royals after a 56-21 defeat in Week 1.
#5 New Yorker Lions Braunschweig
The New Yorker Lions Braunschweig secured a 28-14 victory against the Berlin Rebels, placing them 4th in the GFL North. Next week, they face a challenging task as they aim to defend their position against the formidable Dresden Monarchs.
#6 IFM Razorbacks Ravensburg
The IFM Razorbacks Ravensburg used their bye week to prepare for the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes. With a current record of 4 wins and 5 losses, the Razorbacks are sitting at 3rd place in the GFL South, looking to strengthen their playoff position.
#7 Straubingen Spiders
The Straubing Spiders secured a solid 21-7 victory over the Paderborn Dolphins, leaving no doubt about their dominance. With a record of 4 wins and 4 losses, the Spiders are now in 2nd place in the GFL South. Next week, they will aim to defend this excellent position against the Munich Cowboys, a direct competitor.
#8 Allgäu Comets
The Allgäu Comets triumphed with a 33-21 victory over the Saarland Hurricanes, securing their third win and keeping their playoff hopes alive. Next week, they face the newly crowned GFL South champions, presenting an opportunity for the Comets to secure a crucial win.
#9 Berlin Adler
The Berlin Adler, with a 4-4 record sit at 5th place in the GFL North after their bye week. Eager to stay in the playoff race, they face a tough challenge this weekend against the Potsdam Royals. While the Royals make victory seem almost impossible, anything can happen in football.
#10 Kiel Baltic Hurricanes
The Kiel Baltic Hurricanes, currently in 7th place in the GFL North with a 2-6 record are returning from their bye week. While the Rebels face the Dolphins, the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes must travel to play the IFM Ravensburg Razorbacks. A win is crucial for the Baltic Hurricanes to stay afloat in the relegation battle.
#11 Munich Cowboys
The Munich Cowboys suffered a 21-0 defeat against the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns, causing them to drop to 4th place in the GFL South with a 3-5 record. With every win crucial in the battle for the remaining playoff spots, the Cowboys' next game against the Straubing Spiders—a direct competitor for these positions—will be pivotal.
#12 Paderborn Dolphins
The Paderborn Dolphins were unable to contend with the Straubing Spiders, ending the game with a 21-7 defeat. With a record of 2-5, the Dolphins currently sit in 6th place in the GFL North, deeply entangled in the relegation battle alongside the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes and Berlin Rebels. Their upcoming match against the Berlin Rebels will be crucial, as a victory is essential for their chances of avoiding relegation.
#13 Saarland Hurricanes
The Saarland Hurricanes were unable to secure their second win of the season, falling 33-21 to the Allgäu Comets. With a record of 1-7, the Hurricanes are currently in 6th place in the GFL South. Although there will be no relegation this year due to the withdrawal of the Ingolstadt Dukes, the remaining games are about pride. Despite the slim chances, playoff hopes are still mathematically possible. To keep those hopes alive, the Hurricanes must make significant improvements. Their next matchup against the Kirchdorf Wildcats presents an opportunity to avoid finishing at the bottom of the standings.
#14 Berlin Rebels
The Berlin Rebels, after their recent loss to the New Yorker Lions, now find themselves in 8th place in the GFL North. With an opportunity to escape the relegation zone, they face the Paderborn Dolphins next weekend. A crucial win could help the Rebels move up the standings and improve their chances of avoiding relegation.
#15 Kirchdorf Wildcats
The Kirchdorf Wildcats are currently sitting in 7th place in the GFL South. As no team will be relegated from the GFL South this year, the Wildcats don’t need to worry about relegation. However, they have a significant opportunity next weekend. A win against the Saarland Hurricanes could help them climb out of the last place and secure a more respectable finish to the season.
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