The contenders are emerging from the pack as the 2006 NFL Europe regular season continues. The Amsterdam Admirals claimed sole possession of first place by defeating the previously undefeated Rhein Fire for the second week in a row. The Frankfurt Galaxy has forced their way into a tie for second place with a 18-17 win over the Berlin Thunder. The Cologne Centurions improved to 2-4 on the season, keeping the Hamburg Sea Devils winless in the process.

Raiders K David Kimball connected on four of six field goal attempts for Frankfurt in the win over Berlin. His 25-yarder with :02 left to play was the game-winner. DT Anttaj Hawthorne finished second on the Galaxy with five tackles. Raiders DE Jeff Green chalked up three tackles and a quarterback sack, and DB Hiram Eugene tallied one defensive and one special teams tackle in a losing effort for the Thunder.

Raiders P Glenn Pakulak averaged 45.3 yards per punt with a long of 52 for Amsterdam in the Admirals 30-21 win over the Rhein Fire. LB Shawn Morgan got in on a special teams tackle for Amsterdam.

OT William Obeng saw action for the Centurions in Cologne's 20-17 win over the Hamburg Sea Devils. Raiders RB DeJuan Green carried the ball five times for 13 yards and caught one pass in a losing effort for Hamburg.