The Potsdam Royals produced the right response after their winning run had been stopped. Potsdam made a clear statement with a 55-7 victory over the Berlin Rebels and kept the pressure high in the North.

The Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns also handled their business. Hall remained unbeaten with a 42-14 win in Regensburg and defended a strong position in the South. The ifm Razorbacks Ravensburg added another important result to the standings with a 28-10 victory over Pforzheim.

In the North, Braunschweig continued its positive trend with a 50-17 win over Saarland. The Lions not only earned a clear victory, but also collected more confidence for the coming weeks.