GFL North leaders clash with South contenders in pivotal Week 12

The Dresden Monarchs (8-0) aim to extend their perfect season against the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns (4-4), while the Braunschweig NY Lions (4-4) and Berlin Rebels (6-3) collide in a critical North division showdown during the German Football League’s 12th weekend.

North division leaders face stern test
The unbeaten Dresden Monarchs, boasting a league-best 361 points scored, host the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns at Heinz-Steyer-Stadion. Despite the Unicorns’ middling record, their balanced offense (196 points) could challenge Dresden’s dominant defense (160 points allowed). Meanwhile, Potsdam Royals (8-1) enjoy a bye week, retaining their grip on second place in the North.

Mid-table clash in Braunschweig
The Braunschweig New Yorker Lions and Berlin Rebels battle at Eintracht-Stadion with playoff implications. The Rebels’ high-scoring offense (267 points) faces Braunschweig’s stout defense (185 points allowed). A win for Berlin would solidify their third-place standing, while Braunschweig seeks to reclaim a winning record. The Rebels defeated Braunschweig 39-26 earlier in the season.

Relegation battle heats up
At Stadion Benrath, the Düsseldorf Panther (3-5) host the Paderborn Dolphins (1-7) in a must-win contest. Düsseldorf’s struggling offense (154 points) meets the Dolphins’ league-worst defense (397 points allowed), offering a chance for redemption.

Razorbacks aim to close gap in the South
The Pforzheim Wilddogs (6-4), second in the South, and the conference-leading Munich Cowboys (5-3) are both idle. In the only game on tap, the third-place Ravensburg Razorbacks (4-3) host the Allgäu Comets (2-4) at TeleData-Stadion Lindenhof Weingarten, with the Razorbacks’ potent offense (230 points) favored against Allgäu’s inconsistent form.

With playoff races tightening and relegation threats looming, Week 12 promises pivotal shifts across the GFL landscape.