The regular season continued to separate the wheat from the chaff in week 17. Only 3 games were decided by one score or less. Pittsburgh defeated Los Angeles and Michigan beat the Ace, hurting both teams playoff prospects. Meanwhile, Oklahoma kept hold of a slim playoff chance by defeating the Memphis Showboats.

Division leaders Birmingham, Boston, and Denver all won easily. Boston ran away with their division as the only undefeated team. All three other teams hold significant leads with only 3 weeks left in the season. Come back next week for more exciting action and to see if any other teams punch their tickets to the playoffs!

1986 USFL Week 17 Stat Leaders

Games

Friday

Arizona Wranglers 21, Jacksonville Bulls 35

Saturday

Chicago Blitz 14, Birmingham Stallions 51

Boston Breakers 63, New Orleans Brass 31

Sunday

Los Angeles Express 21, Pittsburgh Maulers 24

Oakland Invaders 37, Washington Federals 20

Oklahoma Outlaws 23, Memphis Showboats 17

Denver Gold 34, Philadelphia Stars 24

Las Vegas Ace 21, Michigan Panthers 24

Monday

Houston Gamblers 25, Tampa Bay Bandits 37

Standings

Players of the Week

Offense: Ken Toler, WR, Birmingham Stallions. While Breakers QB Shawn Halloran had himself a game, Ken Toler put on a display not often seen on a football field. He caught 7 passes for 137 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Defense: Chester Gee, S, Jacksonville Bulls. Gee terrorized the Wranglers on Friday night, getting an interception, a sack, a forced fumble, and 9 tackles in the game.

Special Teams: Scott Thomas, KR, Boston Breakers. Thomas returned 6 kicks for 218 yards, including an 89 yard touchdown against the Brass.