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AFLE 2026 Week 9 Power Rankings

Overview

After Week 9 of the 2026 AFLE Season, the race for the postseason has intensified, while the top tier saw a major shift. The Vienna Vikings proved their supremacy by winning the marquee matchup on the road against Rhein Fire. Panthers Wrocław made history with a 62-0 shutout victory, and both Berlin Thunder and London Warriors continued their winning streaks. Below is the official Power Ranking post-Week 9, analyzed by broadcasters James Poovey and Edward Cole.

Power Rankings Post-Week 9

1. Vienna Vikings (8-0)

  • Net Differential: +254 (PF 343, PA 89)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: The Vikings are the undisputed rulers of the AFLE. They travelled to Duisburg and beat Rhein Fire 28-14 in a physical heavyweight battle. QB [Ben Holmes](/Players/ben_holmes.md completed 23 of 29 passes for 292 yards, throwing 2 TDs and running for a score, while the defense clamped down in the second half. They are undefeated and hold a massive +254 differential.

2. Panthers Wrocław (6-2)

  • Net Differential: +112 (PF 273, PA 161)
  • Trend: Up (▲ 1)
  • Justification: Wrocław climbs to the number two spot after a historic 62-0 home shutout of the Firenze Red Lions. QB [Jameson Wang](/Players/wang_jameson.md was virtually perfect, completing 21 of 22 passes for 292 yards and 4 TDs, and rushing for another. Michael Harley Jr. caught 3 TDs, and Bartosz Woch rushed for 3 TDs. Wrocław is peaking offensively and defensively, and their 6-2 record earns them the edge over Fire.

3. Rhein Fire (5-2)

  • Net Differential: +126 (PF 236, PA 110)
  • Trend: Down (▼ 1)
  • Justification: Rhein Fire drops to number three after a 28-14 home loss to the Vienna Vikings. While Bahar threw a TD pass and the defense scored on a pick-six, the offense struggled in the second half. They remain a powerhouse with a +126 differential but have dropped two games now and sit behind the red-hot Panthers.

4. Berlin Thunder (4-4)

  • Net Differential: -17 (PF 206, PA 223)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: Thunder remains at four after a comfortable 38-15 home win against the Alpine Rams. QB [Jakeb Sullivan](/Players/sullivan_jakeb.md passed for 354 yards and 5 TDs, with Jon Cole catching 8 passes for 172 yards and 3 TDs. Berlin's offense is clicking, and they have won two in a row to reach .500 and lock down their playoff position.

5. London Warriors (4-4)

  • Net Differential: -63 (PF 203, PA 266)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: The Warriors stay at five after a dominant 38-19 home victory over the Paris Lights. QB [Karé Lyles](/Players/lyles_kare.md had a great day, passing for 272 yards and 3 TDs, while Marcus Libman caught 5 passes for 179 yards and 2 TDs. Special teams added a kickoff return TD by Ellison Roff. London has won three in a row and is tied with Berlin at 4-4.

6. Paris Lights (2-5)

  • Net Differential: -90 (PF 115, PA 205)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: Paris remains at six after a disappointing 38-19 road loss to the London Warriors. The quarterbacks split reps under center, but they turned the ball over twice and could not stop London's explosive deep pass game. They have lost three in a row and are slipping out of playoff contention.

7. Alpine Rams (1-6)

  • Net Differential: -95 (PF 119, PA 214)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: The Rams stay at seven after a 38-15 loss to Berlin Thunder on the road. Seth Morgan accounted for two touchdowns, but the defense was carved up by Sullivan and Cole. They are now 1-6 and have lost five in a row.

8. Firenze Red Lions (0-7)

  • Net Differential: -227 (PF 86, PA 313)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: The Red Lions remain at the bottom after getting shut out 62-0 by Panthers Wrocław in Poland. The offense was completely suffocated, and the defense gave up 62 points. Firenze has now lost seven in a row and has given up 313 points.