Jacksonville opened week 15 by showing the new kids on the block, Vegas, why they might still need to wait their turn this year. Then Philadelphia and Memphis both took care of business at home in their Saturday games. Both teams hope to fight for the final playoff spot in the South division.

Only one Sunday game ended within a single score as Washington stunned New Jersey at home in spite of a huge game from Herschel Walker. All other games were won by at least 13 points. The cream is definitely rising to the top and the playoff picture is coming into focus. A few questions remain with the biggest being, “Can anyone knock off Boston before the playoffs?”

1986 USFL Week 15 Stat Leaders

Games

Friday

Jacksonville Bulls 45, Las Vegas Ace 21

Saturday

Pittsburgh Maulers 12, Philadelphia Stars 23

Tampa Bay Bandits 3, Memphis Showboats 20

Sunday

Washington Federals 37, New Jersey Generals 34

New Orleans Brass 27, Birmingham Stallions 52

San Antonio Gunglingers 14, Boston Breakers 50

Oklahoma Outlaws 31, Michigan Panthers 59

Chicago Blitz 11, Houston Gamblers 24

Denver Gold 42, Arizona Wranglers 17

Monday

Los Angeles Express 25, Arizona Wranglers 16

Standings

Players of the Week

Offense: Herschel Walker, RB, New Jersey Generals. The Generals lost a heartbreaker at home but it wasn’t because of Herschel. Walker ran 28 times for 228 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also caught 5 passes for 57 yards and another touchdown.

Defense: Alonzo Johnson, LB, Birmingham Stallions. Johnson was an absolute terror in the game against New Orleans. He recorded 6 tackles and an astounding 3 sacks in the game.

Special Teams: Marcus Bonner, KR, Las Vegas Ace. Bonner against showed why he’s a force to be reckoned with as a kick returner. He returned 8 kicks for 217 yards and a 98 yard touchdown.