Who’s hot? ELF Power Ranking after Week 14
Felix Pahl
The European League of Football regular season is now finished, and Week 14 gave us the final answers before the playoffs. Some teams secured their postseason spots, others closed the year with pride, and a few will look ahead to a long offseason. Here is the Power Ranking after the last week of the regular season.
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1. Vienna Vikings
Previous Rank: 1
The Vikings once again defeated the Paris Musketeers and secured the top seed together with the bye week. With this result, Vienna closed out a strong regular season.
2. Munich Ravens
Previous Rank: 3
The Ravens earned another convincing win against the Panthers. Just like in their first meeting, Munich pulled away late and showed their ability to get stronger during the game. This is the reason why they move ahead of the Surge in the final Power Ranking of the regular season.
3. Stuttgart Surge
Previous Rank: 2
The Surge once again delivered a strong performance but still drop one spot. Their win against the Enthroners was solid, but right now the Ravens just look a little hotter.
4. Rhein Fire
Previous Rank: 6
Rhein Fire seems to be heating up at the perfect time. The offense was not perfect against the Storm, but the defense once again proved why it is among the best in the league. This leads to a clear improvement in the Power Ranking.
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5. Nordic Storm
Previous Rank: 4
In a close duel with Rhein Fire, the Storm came up short. Their offense struggled again against Fire’s defense, but they will have another chance in the Wild Card Round when they face them at home.
6. Madrid Bravos
Previous Rank: 7
The Bravos secured their playoff ticket with a strong win over Frankfurt Galaxy. Their offense was once again unstoppable, and the defense created problems for the Galaxy as well. With Alejandro “Iceman” Fernandez back at 100%, one of their key playmakers is ready for the playoffs.
7. Paris Musketeers
Previous Rank: 5
Paris started the season with big goals, but the loss against Vienna means they will miss the playoffs. Their dream of reaching the Championship Game is over, and they fall out of the Top 6 of the Power Ranking.
8. Raiders Tirol
Previous Rank: 9
The Raiders finished the year with a 6-6 record after a clear win over Cologne. With the departure of Head Coach Jim Herrmann, the franchise now enters a busy offseason.
9. Frankfurt Galaxy
Previous Rank: 8
Galaxy had the chance to complete one of the greatest comeback stories in ELF history but failed to stop Madrid’s offense in the decisive game for the playoffs.
10. Prague Lions
Previous Rank: 11
The Lions close the season with a positive record for the first time in franchise history. Even though they missed the playoffs, they can build on their development and be proud of their progress.
11. Wroclaw Panthers
Previous Rank: 10
Another loss against the Ravens ends the season for the Panthers. They fought hard but could not keep up with Munich’s tempo until the end of the game.
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12. Hamburg Sea Devils
Previous Rank: 12
Hamburg ended their season with a win over Berlin. Quarterback Carlton Aiken Jr. delivered an offensive fireworks show that the Thunder could not stop.
13. Fehérvár Enthroners
Previous Rank: 13
The Enthroners showed once more how much they have developed. Even though they could not beat Stuttgart, their progress throughout the season was clear.
14. Berlin Thunder
Previous Rank: 14
The Thunder once again lost to Hamburg. They had no answers for Carlton Aiken Jr., who dominated both through the air and on the ground.
15. Helvetic Mercenaries
Previous Rank: 15
The Mercenaries ended their first ELF season without a victory. Another loss to Prague closes a tough year for the Swiss franchise, and a lot of work lies ahead in the offseason.
16. Cologne Centurions
Previous Rank: 16
The Centurions also finish the year without a win. The loss against Tirol was their twelfth defeat, leaving them with a record of 0-12.
Conclusion
The regular season is complete, and the playoff picture is set. While teams like Vienna, Munich, and Rhein Fire look ready for the postseason, others turn toward the offseason with important decisions ahead. The stage is now set for the most exciting part of the European League of Football: the playoffs.
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