Week 14 ended with Boston remaining undefeated with their win over division rival New Jersey. It started with a close victory by Michigaan over Philadelphia. Michigan had lost a couple in a row, but got back on track to contend for the Central lead. Birmingham and Vegas both took care of business in their Saturday games to keep alive for the playoffs.

Sunday saw two close games, two absolute blowouts, and both a defensive and offensive battle that ended within two touchdowns. No shocks in the winners on Sunday as all the teams favored won. Tampa moved closer to a playoff spot with their win. Pittsburgh pushed closer to the number one pick with their loss.

Join us again next week as the action continues to heat up in the USFL!

1986 USFL Week 14 Stat Leaders

Games

Friday

Philadelphia Stars 21, Michigan Panthers 24

Saturday

Birmingham Stallions 21, Arizona Wranglers 11

Las Vegas Ace 23, Oakland Invaders 16

Sunday

Pittsburgh Maulers 14, Washington Federals 19

New Orleans Brass 24, Tampa Bay Bandits 55

Jacksonville Bulls 16, Memphis Showboats 7

Oklahoma Outlaws 13, Chicago Blitz 14

San Antonio Gunslingers 7, Houston Gamblers 66

Denver Gold 55, Los Angeles Express 43

Monday

Boston Breakers 41, New Jersey Generals 29

Standings

Players of the Week

Offense: Bill Johnson, RB, Denver Gold. Johnson rushed for over 200 yards and 4 touchdowns in the Gold’s win over Los Angeles to pull within a game of first in the division. He also added a receiving touchdown.

Defense: Reggie White, DL, Memphis Showboats. White added 2 sacks to his league leading total in the Showboats loss to Jacksonville. He also forced a fumble and made 12 tackles.

Special Teams: Marcus Bonner, PR, Las Vegas Ace. Bonner returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown. This proved to be the difference in the Ace’s victory over Oakland.