Herschel Walker Powers New Jersey Generals to Dominant 39-13 Win Over Chicago Blitz

The New Jersey Generals stayed perfect on the season with a commanding 39-13 victory over the winless Chicago Blitz at Soldier Field. MVP Herschel Walker was unstoppable, rushing for 188 yards and three touchdowns on just 27 carries, including a 30-yard burst in the first quarter to open the scoring. Quarterback Doug Flutie was nearly flawless, completing 21 of 24 passes for 269 yards and a touchdown, while the Generals’ defense smothered Chicago’s offense with five sacks and two forced turnovers. New Jersey’s balanced attack overwhelmed the Blitz, racking up 506 total yards and controlling the clock for over 33 minutes.

Chicago struggled to find any rhythm offensively, with quarterback Chuck Long under constant pressure and the running game limited to just 94 yards. The Blitz managed only two field goals after an early 6-yard touchdown run by Thomas Rooks, and Long’s interception in the fourth quarter sealed their fate. New Jersey, meanwhile, capitalized on nearly every opportunity, converting 8 of 10 third downs and scoring on all six red zone trips. Walker’s third touchdown—a 10-yard dash late in the fourth—put the exclamation point on a dominant performance, while Roger Ruzek added a field goal and four extra points to round out the scoring.

The loss drops Chicago to 0-3, with mounting concerns about their offensive line after allowing five sacks. New Jersey, now 3-0, continues to look like a title contender behind Walker’s explosive running and Flutie’s precision passing. The Generals’ defense also shined, with Jerry Holmes notching an interception and the front seven consistently disrupting Long’s timing. With injuries piling up for Chicago and New Jersey firing on all cylinders, the Blitz face an uphill battle to turn their season around, while the Generals appear poised for another deep playoff run.