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AFLE 2026 Week 5 Power Rankings

Overview

After Week 5 of the 2026 AFLE Season, the gap between the undefeated Vienna Vikings and the rest of the league has widened. Rhein Fire prevailed in a massive shootout, Paris Lights won on a dramatic buzzer-beating field goal, and Panthers Wrocław rested on a bye. Below is the official Power Ranking post-Week 5, analyzed by broadcasters James Poovey and Edward Cole.

Power Rankings Post-Week 5

1. Vienna Vikings (5-0)

  • Net Differential: +154 (PF 216, PA 62)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: The Vikings are in a league of their own. They travelled to London and crushed the Warriors 62-10, with Ben Holmes throwing 4 TD passes and backup Nico Hrouda throwing 3. Dennis scored on a 70-yard punt return, and Franklin Jr. returned an interception 23 yards for a TD. Vienna is the most complete, dominant team in Europe.

2. Rhein Fire (3-1)

  • Net Differential: +67 (PF 129, PA 62)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: Rhein Fire cemented their second spot by winning a wild 45-36 shootout against Berlin Thunder. QB [Kenji Bahar](/Players/kenji_bahar.md had a stellar day, passing for 329 yards and 4 TDs, while [Kaylon Geiger](/Players/geiger_kaylon.md caught 5 passes for 146 yards and 2 TDs. Running back Jonathan Scott rushed for 130 yards and 2 TDs. They have the offensive firepower to challenge anyone.

3. Panthers Wrocław (3-1)

  • Net Differential: +39 (PF 118, PA 79)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: Wrocław rested on a bye week and maintains their third position. Their 3-1 record and explosive offense, led by Jameson Wang and Michael Harley Jr., make them a lock for the top tier. They will look to carry their momentum into Week 6.

4. Paris Lights (2-2)

  • Net Differential: -10 (PF 63, PA 73)
  • Trend: Up (▲ 1)
  • Justification: The Lights climb to fourth after a dramatic 23-22 road victory against the Alpine Rams. Paris won on a 44-yard field goal by Boris Bede with 3 seconds remaining, and the defense contributed a 27-yard pick-six by Valentin Gnahoua. While still volatile, Paris has shown they can win close, high-pressure games on the road.

5. Berlin Thunder (2-3)

  • Net Differential: -50 (PF 112, PA 162)
  • Trend: Down (▼ 1)
  • Justification: Berlin drops one spot after their 45-36 loss to Rhein Fire. While the offense put up 36 points behind Jakeb Sullivan's 329 passing yards and 3 TDs, and Jon Cole's 111 receiving yards, the defense was completely carved up by Bahar and Scott. Berlin must find defensive answers to compete with top-tier teams.

6. Alpine Rams (1-3)

  • Net Differential: -39 (PF 65, PA 104)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: The Rams stay at six after a heartbreaking 23-22 home loss to the Paris Lights. Seth Morgan threw 2 TD passes, and the special teams scored on a blocked punt return, but a missed extra point and a late defensive lapse allowed Paris to kick the game-winning field goal. They are competitive but struggle to close games.

7. London Warriors (1-4)

  • Net Differential: -93 (PF 94, PA 187)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: The Warriors remain at seven after a brutal 62-10 home loss to the Vienna Vikings. Karé Lyles was intercepted 3 times and the defense gave up 62 points. Aside from their Week 4 win over Firenze, London has struggled significantly to establish consistency on both sides of the ball.

8. Firenze Red Lions (0-3)

  • Net Differential: -68 (PF 42, PA 110)
  • Trend: —
  • Justification: The Red Lions rested on a bye week and remain at the bottom. Having lost all three of their games by significant margins and showing severe defensive vulnerability, Firenze will need massive adjustments to climb out of the basement in the second half of the season.