LIVESTREAM Baltic League: Tartu Titans @ Riga Bears, Nov. 2, 14:00 local time,13:00 CET (2 pm,1 pm, 7 am ET)

AFI | American Football | 11/02/2025

This Sunday, November 2, the Riga Bears (Latvia) will play host to the Tartu Titans (Estonia) in a crucial Baltic League matchup, with both teams sporting identical 2-1 records. The stakes are high, as the winner will advance to the championship final. The Bears are looking to build on their recent victory over the Vilnius Iron Wolves, while the Titans are riding high after a commanding shutout against the same team.

Key players for Riga
The Bears have a dynamic roster featuring a blend of veterans and promising rookies. Quarterback Emils Kaufmanis (#5) has been a key player while running back Romans Mikulko (#70) is expected to lead the ground game. Rookie wide receivers Frenks Sluka (#2) and Emils Racko (#19) have already made significant impacts, with Sluka scoring three touchdowns in his debut. After opening the season with a win against the Klaipedia Curonians, the Bears fell to the Kaunas Dukes 26-12 before bouncing back against the Iron Wolves.

Tartu Titans’ strengths
The Titans started their season with a narrow loss to the Dukes, falling 8-6, but have since rebounded with two impressive shutout victories. Quarterback Ott Sellis (#82) has been instrumental, contributing both as a passer and a runner. Tight end Kevin Sakson (#92) is another player to watch, having scored a touchdown in the last game. Tartu’s defense, led by players like Mauno Blond (#96) and Brent England (#31), has been formidable, setting the tone early in games with aggressive play and key turnovers.

Looking ahead
With both teams aiming to secure a spot in the championship final, this matchup promises to be an exciting clash of talent and strategy. The Bears will need to leverage their home-field advantage, while the Titans are determined to continue their momentum and prove their recent success is no fluke.