By Tiffany Williams –
This week in the NEFL playoffs, the stakes are at an all-time high as the league’s top teams clash in a series of intense matchups. The Glens Falls GreenJackets will take on the Mill City Eagles in a battle of speed and strategy, while the Mass Warriors face the Haverhill Hitmen in what promises to be a hard-hitting showdown. Meanwhile, the New England Black Panthers aim to overpower the Rhode Island Riptide, and the Rhode Island Raptors square off against the Windsor Flyers in a game that could come down to the final seconds. Rounding out the playoff action, the New London County Silverbacks will challenge the Vermont Ravens, each team eager to make a deep postseason run.
1. Glens Falls GreenJackets at Mill City Eagles
- Edge: Mill City Eagles
- Score Prediction: Mill City Eagles 28, Glens Falls GreenJackets 17
- Reasoning: Eagles’ slightly better offense and recent head-to-head wins give them the edge.
2. Mass Warriors at Haverhill Hitmen
- Edge: Haverhill Hitmen
- Score Prediction: Haverhill Hitmen 24, Mass Warriors 20
- Reasoning: Close matchup, but Haverhill’s home-field advantage and marginally stronger record tip the balance.
3. New England Black Panthers at Rhode Island Riptide
- Edge: Rhode Island Riptide
- Score Prediction: Rhode Island Riptide 31, New England Black Panthers 14
- Reasoning: Riptide are undefeated and dominant; Black Panthers likely to struggle to keep up.
4. Rhode Island Raptors at Windsor Flyers
- Edge: Windsor Flyers
- Score Prediction: Windsor Flyers 35, Rhode Island Raptors 13
- Reasoning: Flyers are undefeated and far superior on both offense and defense.
5. Vermont Ravens at New London County Silverbacks
- Edge: New London County Silverbacks
- Score Prediction: New London County Silverbacks 27, Vermont Ravens 21
- Reasoning: Silverbacks are strong at home, but Ravens could make it competitive.