In a dominant performance, the New Jersey Generals overwhelmed the Oklahoma Outlaws 49-22 in Week 7 of the 1985 USFL season. Led by MVP Herschel Walker, who rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns, the Generals took control early and never looked back. Walker opened the scoring with two first-quarter touchdowns, while quarterback Doug Flutie added four touchdown passes, helping New Jersey build a commanding 35-10 lead by halftime.
The second quarter saw Flutie connect with Clarence Collins, Barry Hanna (twice), and Maurice Carthon for scoring strikes, showcasing the Generals’ diverse offense. Oklahoma’s Doug Williams tried to rally the Outlaws with 402 passing yards and three touchdowns, including two late-game connections with Al Williams. However, costly turnovers—four interceptions in total—stalled Oklahoma’s efforts to mount a comeback.
New Jersey’s defense stepped up with key interceptions and solid pressure throughout the game. Despite Oklahoma’s flurry of passing yards, the Outlaws’ ground game was ineffective, managing only 46 rushing yards. With this win, the Generals improved to 4-2-1 on the season, while Oklahoma fell to 1-6, struggling to find consistency despite flashes of brilliance from Doug Williams.
