Week 7 started with some close games. Oklahoma edged San Antonio on Friday. Then Birmingham and Oakland both won their games by 10 on Saturday. Sunday brought the usual mix of blowouts and close games.
By far, the most entertaining game of the year came on Sunday evening in Las Vegas. The Gold and the Ace combined for 118 points, over 1400 yards, 17 touchdowns, no field goals, and only 6 punts. The game came on the heels of last week’s wild loss for Vegas.
Then, on Monday, Michigan defeated Chicago behind another strong performance by their young quarterback, Jim Harbaugh. The Michigan native takes his role as savior of the team seriously and is sure to bring the Panthers to the USFL championship sooner or later.
Week 7 Games
Friday
Oklahoma Outlaws 34, San Antonio Gunslingers 31
Saturday
Tampa Bay Bandits 10, Birmingham Stallions 20
New Jersey Generals 31, Oakland Invaders 41
Sunday
Pittsburgh Maulers 28, Boston Breakers 59
Washington Federals 16, Philadelphia Stars 19
New Orleans Brass 27, Jacksonville Bulls 36
Memphis Showboats 23, Houston Gamblers 41
Los Angeles Express 27, Arizona Wranglers 17
Denver Gold 56, Las Vegas Ace 62
Monday
Chicago Blitz 21, Michigan Panthers 44
Standings
Players of the Week
Offense: Randall Cunningham, QB, Las Vegas Ace. Cunningham continued his “Superman” routine. This time, he threw for 390 yards and 3 touchdowns. He added another 121 on the ground for 3 touchdowns as well. The performance led Vegas to a win in a crazy game over the Denver Gold.
Defense: Vito McKeever, DB, Oakland Invaders. McKeever intercepted a pass and recorded a sack to help the Oakland Invaders defeat the dangerous New Jersey Generals to stay tied for first in the Pacific Division.
Special Teams: Mel Gray, KR, Oklahoma Outlaws. Reduced in his role as a running back due to the team trading for Fowler, Gray shined this week as a kick returner. He returned 5 kicks for an incredible 189 yards, including a 91 yard touchdown.