Swiss NLA Power Ranking - Week 0
- Kim Realini
- 21 hours ago
- 2 min read
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 league. Oh, did I mention they also have the best signal caller, two-time MVP Sky Noble?
The team is loaded with winning experience, featuring many current Pioneers and Cheetahs players. The first game of the season against Calanda will be difficult, as always.
3. Bern Grizzlies (0-0)
I expect Bern to improve. They upgraded at the QB position and have Nolan O’Leary, one of the best WRs in Switzerland and a flag national team player.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 3rd-place finish last year and a 4th-place finish in the 7v7 Swiss Championship. I could absolutely see them reaching the Swiss Bowl.
4. Winterthur Warriors (0-0)
After the first three teams, there is a small gap. However, Winterthur was hot at the end of last season, just missing out on the playoffs. Alpine Häns gunslinger and Offensive Rookie of the Year Loris Lenzlinger will feed his weapons, Ramon Angst and Timo Hager, all season long.
5. Geneva Seahawks (0-0)
Clark Evans is still elite, and every team with him has a chance to reach the Swiss Bowl. The 7v7 vice champs want to make it back to the playoffs.
I like their new WR Aidan from Arizona. Their front seven and running backs are also strengths. The secondary might struggle this year without former standouts like Wilson Idemudia.
6. Thun Tigers (0-0)
The only team without an import continues to impress. Nicolas Leibundgut is arguably the best Swiss QB and definitely the most experienced. If his favorite target, Thomas Gfeller, and star running back Noah Gygax can stay healthy, the semifinals are possible.
7. Zurich Renegades (0-1)
The Renegades finished last year in last place. With a promising young quarterback and Daniele Reich as a true number one WR, they should be able to win a couple of games, but not much more.
8. St. Gallen Bears (0-0)
The Bears dropped off a bit last year after a surprising semifinal appearance in 2024. With a new QB from Brazil, they want to make it back to the playoffs, and they definitely have talented players like Kevin Gemperle.
I don’t like that HC Renato Vaccari is no longer in charge. Unfortunately, I don’t see them winning more than 2–3 games this year.
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