As always, a reminder before we get into it: this is subjective. These rankings are based on results, game flow, momentum, level of opposition, and the overall impression each team left this weekend. They are not the standings, and they are not meant to be taken personally. The goal is simple: place teams where they feel right now, after comparing what we thought we knew through the first month of the season with what Week 5 confirmed, challenged, or completely changed. And w

1. Calanda Broncos (1-0) The Broncos are one of only two teams that played this week (75–0 win vs. Zurich). Calanda is still the team to beat and, while Max Gray is not replaceable, they remain the favorites to four-peat and are also contenders for the CEFL. Alpine Häns standout wide receiver Ismael Schmid is a great addition. Swiss QB Robin Sennrich only continues to improve. 2. Basel Gladiators (0-0) The vice champs have the best WR corps and the best secondary in the le

1. Guelfi Firenze There are few words to describe this Saturday's performance by the Guelfi at home against the Rhinos Milano. It was a magnificent performance by the players coached by Fabrizio Bocci, who left their opponents with only crumbs. The Tuscans won the match as a team; there's no one name in particular to highlight, although the biggest compliments go to Karim Diop, a player from the youth team who scored his first IFL touchdown. In three weeks, the first test of