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| Allgau Comets | 09/06/2025

The Braunschweig New Yorker Lions (6-5) face the Allgäu Comets (2-8) in their final regular-season home game, with playoff hopes mathematically alive for Braunschweig and pride on the line for the struggling Comets.

Braunschweig’s playoff math meets farewell narrative
A win keeps the Lions’ slim postseason chances intact, but advancement requires the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes to lose their finale. Missing the playoffs would mark Braunschweig’s first absence since 2012. The game doubles as a farewell to longtime sponsor New Yorker, celebrated with skydivers, a marching band, and a halftime dance performance.

Lions’ offensive weapons drive playoff push
Quarterback Kare Lyles anchors the Lions’ attack with 2,499 passing yards and 23 touchdowns this season. His connection with receiver Michael Breuler (43 receptions, 588 yards, 2 TDs) and a secondary target (43 catches, 578 yards, 5 TDs) provides a dual aerial threat. The ground game balances the offense, with Marc Kaufmann (420 rushing yards, 4 TDs) and Finn Oppermann (420 yards, 3 TDs) sharing backfield duties.

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Allgäu’s offense leans on Regan’s arm
Quarterback Conor Regan, acquired after Xeavier Bullock’s departure, leads the Comets with 2,997 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. His top targets—Dominik Hörner, Elias Kraljevic, and Geoffrey Greene—combine for 2,300 receiving yards and 18 scores. Running back Lars Kozlowski adds 580 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, though the Comets rank last in the GFL South with 26.4 points allowed per game.

Defensive overhauls fail to stem points
Allgäu’s revamped defense, under new coordinator Nic Soupidis, struggles despite additions like linebacker Kevin Limmen (64 tackles) and defensive backs David King and Caleb Ashby. The unit has managed 12 interceptions and 6 sacks but allows 32.9 points per game. Braunschweig, meanwhile, aims to exploit these vulnerabilities behind a balanced attack that edged the Hildesheim Invaders 34-10 last week.

Legacy stakes beyond standings
While Allgäu cannot escape the South’s basement, a win could lift them above the Straubing Spiders. For Braunschweig, the clash represents a potential end to a 13-year playoff streak and an emotional farewell to an era. With Kiel heavily favored in their finale, the Lions likely close 2024 focused on saluting fans rather than postseason preparations.

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