Two more teams punched their ticket to the playoffs to join Boston. Both Birmingham and Denver are not guaranteed spots after their big wins in week 18. Other teams who helped their cause were Vegas, Tampa, LA, Houston, and the surprising Outlaws who remaini in the race in spite of a losing record.

New Jersey stumbled, opening the door for Philadelphia perhaps. Through it all, Boston just keeps winning. They stand just one victory away from joining Michigan as an undefeated 18-0 in the regular season. It then remains to be seen if they can finish the job, unlike the Panthers who fell in the championship game to Chicago in 1983.

With only a full week and a light week 20 to go, we are in for some great football before the playoffs. Be sure to get your tickets and cheer for the USFL!

1986 USFL Week 18 Stat Leaders

Games

Friday

Las Vegas Ace 38, San Antonio Gunslingers 28

Saturday

Memphis Showboats 10, Tampa Bay Bandits 19

Oakland Invaders 24, Los Angeles Express 52

Sunday

New Jersey Generals 25, Washington Federals 34

Jacksonville Bulls 23, Boston Breakers 37

Birmingham Stallions 44, New Orleans Brass 27

Michigan Panthers 37, Oklahoma Outlaws 49

Houston Gamblers 28, Chicago Blitz 21

Arizona Wranglers 25, Denver Gold 42

Monday

Philadelphia Stars 31, Pittsburgh Maulers 28 – Recap coming soon

Standings

Players of the Week

Offense: Herschel Walker, RB, New Jersey Generals. Herschel ran 19 times for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also added 12 receptions for 100 yards. The Generals might have lost, but Herschel did his best to help them win.

Defense: Eric Wilson, DL, Tampa Bay Bandits. In a defensive battle against Memphis, Wilson got 9 tackles, a sack, and recovered a fumble for the final touchdown in the game.

Special Teams: David Trout, K, Philadelphia Stars. Trout missed a kick early in the game, but he came back to redeem himself in overtime and kicked the game winner for the stars. He also went 4-4 on extra points.