Who's hot? ELF Power Ranking after Week 5
Felix Pahl
With five weeks of action behind us, it's time to take another look at the power rankings in the European League of Football. While some teams used their bye weeks to regroup, others made big statements on the field.
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1. Vienna Vikings
Previous Ranking: 1
The Vikings remain on top. They had a bye week in Week 5, giving them time to rest and fully prepare for their upcoming rematch against Rhein Fire.
2. Stuttgart Surge
Previous Ranking: 2
No changes here either. Stuttgart also had a bye week and used it to get ready for their Week 6 game against the Cologne Centurions.
3. Nordic Storm
Previous Ranking: 3
The Storm delivered a dominant win over the Frankfurt Galaxy, but rumors of illness within the Galaxy roster make the result harder to evaluate. Still, the Storm stay at #3.
4. Paris Musketeers
Previous Ranking: 5
Paris moves up one spot thanks to their bye week and Frankfurt’s loss. They are well-positioned heading into their Week 6 matchup against the Galaxy.
5. Rhein Fire
Previous Ranking: 8
Rhein Fire is tough to rank. After offensive struggles in the early season, they dominated the Sea Devils. The addition of Fred Armstrong as Offensive Coordinator could help unlock the potential of this talented roster.
6. Munich Ravens
Previous Ranking: 6
The Ravens made quick work of the Helvetic Mercenaries in Week 5. They built a huge lead early and rested starters by the second quarter. Next up: a rematch with Berlin Thunder.
7. Frankfurt Galaxy
Previous Ranking: 4
Frankfurt drops after their loss to the Storm, but illness might have affected their performance. They can bounce back quickly with a win over Paris in Week 6.
8. Raiders Tirol
Previous Ranking: 10
The Raiders jump two spots after a big win against the Madrid Bravos. Quarterback N'Kosi Perry and receiver JaCorey Sullivan made key plays, and the defense held strong on a crucial two-point conversion.
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9. Madrid Bravos
Previous Ranking: 7
Madrid’s offense is strong, but the defense continues to struggle. They’ve allowed at least 35 points in three games, ranking among the league's worst in both pass and rush defense.
10. Hamburg Sea Devils
Previous Ranking: 9
Hamburg had a tough outing against Rhein Fire and started homegrown QB Moritz Maack after parting ways with Tagovailoa. A return from import QB Micah Leon could boost them against the Lions.
11. Prague Lions
Previous Ranking: 11
The Lions had a bye week and welcomed back DB Ja’len Embry from injury. They’ll aim to regroup for Week 6 against Hamburg.
12. Wroclaw Panthers
Previous Ranking: 12
The Panthers looked sharp in a win over Cologne, but it wasn’t enough to move up. A Week 6 clash with Nordic Storm is a chance to prove they deserve more.
13. Berlin Thunder
Previous Ranking: 13
Despite a win against the Enthroners, Berlin stays at #13. Their defense, however, showed an inconsistent performance, raising questions ahead of their rematch against the Ravens.
14. Fehérvár Enthroners
Previous Ranking: 15
The Enthroners showed improvement in their loss to Berlin, scoring 21 points – their best offensive output this season. That effort earns them a slight bump.
15. Helvetic Mercenaries
Previous Ranking: 14
A rough performance against the Ravens drops the Mercenaries to #15. Four turnovers in their first four drives set the tone for a tough day.
16. Cologne Centurions
Previous Ranking: 16
Cologne remains at the bottom. After some signs of improvement, their loss to Wroclaw marked a clear step back.
As Week 6 approaches, many teams have the chance to shift the balance. With key rematches and playoff implications on the line, expect more movement in the next edition of the power rankings.