LIVESTREAM Germany PPV: Paderborn Dolphins @ New Yorker Lions, June 22, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)

| American Football | 06/22/2025

The Braunschweig New Yorker Lions (2-2) host the Paderborn Dolphins (0-4) at Eintracht-Stadion in a pivotal German Football League (GFL) matchup. Both teams enter with urgent needs: Braunschweig aims to rebound from back-to-back losses and stay in playoff contention, while Paderborn fights to avoid relegation after a winless start.

Lions’ offensive firepower meets injury woes
Quarterback Kara Lyles anchors Braunschweig’s attack, throwing for 878 yards and 11 touchdowns this season. Wideouts Philip Dolezal (223 yards, 3 TDs) and Lewis Kirby (209 yards, 6 TDs) provide reliable targets, while running back Marc Kaufmann (207 rushing yards, 2 TDs) balances the offense. However, injuries have depleted the roster, with defensive end Alan Steinohrt (shoulder) sidelined for the year and only 40 players available in their last game.

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Dolphins’ dire offensive struggles and defensive collapse
Paderborn’s offense has mustered just 28 total points (7.0 per game) through four contests, the league’s lowest output. Quarterback Niklas Gorny (415 yards, 3 TDs) and running back Joshua Breece (171 yards, 2 TDs) face a Braunschweig defense allowing 24.5 points per game. Meanwhile, the Dolphins’ defense surrenders a staggering 53.25 points per game, compounding their woes. New coordinator Marcel Berlau’s unit, featuring linebacker Antonie Valentine and DB Tyrel Thomas, must contain Lyles’ aerial attack to avoid another blowout.

Stakes and survival instincts
Paderborn, winless and reeling, confronts a brutal remaining schedule with games against Potsdam, Berlin, and Braunschweig twice. Their youth-driven roster, built from local talent and GFL Juniors, lacks the depth to offset injuries or defensive leaks. For the Lions, exploiting Paderborn’s league-worst defense is critical to reviving playoff hopes.

Volatility in the spotlight
Despite Braunschweig’s clear edge on paper, Paderborn’s desperation—and the Lions’ injury-riddled roster—creates potential for chaos. With both teams fighting for survival in divergent battles, Sunday’s clash hinges on which squad better mitigates its flaws. For the Dolphins, even a valiant loss could deepen relegation fears; for the Lions, anything less than a decisive win risks derailing their season.

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