Vikings dominate Enthroners – Sea Devils run to first win
Felix Pahl
© Hannes JirgalFehérvár Enthroners @ Vienna Vikings – 15:62
The Vienna Vikings completed their second straight win of the season in dominant fashion, beating the Fehérvár Enthroners 62–15. With this strong performance, the Vikings continue their path toward their big goal — a return to the Championship Game.
Both the offense and the defense of Vienna delivered a great show. Quarterback Ben Holmes threw four touchdown passes and added 55 rushing yards himself. Wide receivers Reece Horn and Noah Toure (the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year) each caught two touchdowns.
On defense, the Vikings shined again. They grabbed two interceptions — both returned for pick-six touchdowns.
The Enthroners showed some improvement on the offensive line compared to Week 1, allowing fewer sacks. However, two interceptions by quarterback Brock Domann — both returned for touchdowns — were major mistakes. Early in the game, defensive back Aleksandar Borkovic caught an interception for Fehérvár, showing the team’s potential. But overall, they struggled to stop the Vikings’ versatile offense and were overpowered by a rotating group of running backs.
This was the second heavy loss in a row for the Enthroners. In Week 3, they will host the Prague Lions in a game where both teams will fight for their first win of the season.
For the Vikings, it’s been a perfect start. They are now 2–0 with both wins coming against opponents from the East Division. In Week 3, they will face a huge challenge: a Championship Game rematch against Rhein Fire, who return well-rested from their first bye week.
Hamburg Sea Devils @ Prague Lions – 28:13
The game between the Hamburg Sea Devils and Prague Lions was a true defensive battle — with Hamburg coming out on top. The first Prague drive ended with an interception by Nazir Streater, giving the Sea Devils a short field. They took full advantage and scored a touchdown right away.
The Lions answered quickly with a 71-yard drive to tie the game. But after that, both defenses took control, making life difficult for the offenses. Sea Devils QB Moritz Maack, a homegrown player, threw for just 58 yards, and Hamburg became one-dimensional, relying on the run game to move the ball — with success. The Lions struggled to stop the run and had no answer for Hamburg’s rushing touchdowns.
The Prague offensive line was a major problem. They allowed six sacks, leading to poor field position throughout the game. On top of that, penalties erased several good plays and hurt their chances of staying competitive.
This win is especially important for the Sea Devils. They now hold a 1–1 record, and with new American quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa joining the team, things are looking up. The defense once again looked strong — reminding fans of the team’s successful seasons in 2021 and 2022. In Week 3, they will play their first home game against the Stuttgart Surge — a real test to see if Hamburg can be a true playoff contender.
For the Prague Lions, this is a worst-case start with an 0–2 record. While the team has shown improvement compared to last season, their offensive line issues and lack of discipline with penalties continue to hurt them. In Week 3, they’ll travel to Fehérvár for a crucial game against the Enthroners, where one of the two teams will finally get their first win.