LIVESTREAM Germany: New Yorker Lions @ Straubing Spiders, July 26, 17:00 CET (5 pm, 11 am ET)

| American Football | 07/26/2025

The Straubing Spiders (1-6) face the Braunschweig New Yorker Lions (3-4) in a critical interconference clash at Peterswöhrd Sports Facility on July 26 (17:00 CEST), with the Lions fighting to stay alive in the GFL North playoff race.

Playoff stakes for Lions, pride for Spiders
The New Yorker Lions, sitting sixth in the GFL North, must win to maintain wildcard hopes. Meanwhile, the Spiders, last in the South, aim to play spoiler after a 1-6 start. Their lone victory came in Week 1 against the  Ravensburg Razorbacks (31-24), followed by six consecutive losses.

Spiders’ offensive weapons
Quarterback Evan Lewandowski, signed in July after Luis Wittmann’s injury, leads Straubing’s attack. Running back Sidney Gibbs anchors the ground game with 500+ rushing yards and six touchdowns. Swiss receiver Leroy Rümmeli, doubling as a backup QB, tops the receiving corps.

Watch live PPV: New Yorker Lions @ Straubing Spiders, July 26, 17:00 CET (5 pm, 11 am ET)

Defensive standouts face Lions’ firepower
Straubing’s defense features free safety Matteo Hoch (team-high tackles), ex-Vienna Vikings defensive back Marcus Lawrence, and pass-rusher Elijah Watson (team sack leader). Watson and Lions QB Karé Lyles share a collegiate connection, having both played at Southern Illinois University in 2019.

Lions’ offensive arsenal
Lyles ranks seventh in the GFL with 1,613 passing yards and 18 touchdowns. Dual-threat WR CJ Okpalobi leads the team in rushing (270 yards, 4 TDs) and receiving (31 catches, 386 yards, 4 TDs). WR Philip Dolezal (27 receptions, 366 yards, 4 TDs) and RB Marc Kaufmann (238 rushing yards, 2 TDs) provide additional threats.

Injury boost for Braunschweig
The Lions welcome back key players like Finn Oppermann, Luca Jeckstadt, and Christoph Bachmann, with more reinforcements possible by gameday.

Historical context
The teams last met in May 2023, when the Lions dominated 34-0 en route to a playoff semifinal run. This time, Straubing’s revamped roster seeks redemption.

With playoff dreams on the line for Braunschweig and pride at stake for Straubing, this interconference duel promises high drama in Bavaria.

Watch live PPV: New Yorker Lions @ Straubing Spiders, July 26, 17:00 CET (5 pm, 11 am ET)

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