With only four games on the schedule for next week, the playoff picture is more or less settled in each conference. All that remains to be seen is who takes what spot and what the match ups will be.
Boston and Birmingham each take the 1 and 2 spot in the east and will get a wild card round bye. New Jersey, Philadelphia, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay all vie for the remaining spots. The possibilities are myriad and three of those teams have a game in week 20, so that makes things even more exciting.
Denver takes the number one spot in the west. Houston and Michigan both have a stake at the number 2 spot. Houston faces Denver and Michigan takes on Oakland next week to determine their division winner. The other matchups are more or less settled with Los Angeles and two surprises, Oklahoma and Las Vegas joining the field this year.
Lots of important football still left to play next week. Then, after that, start the race to the Championship!
Games
Friday
Las Vegas Ace 38, Arizona Wranglers 44
Saturday
Jacksonville Bulls 31, Birmingham Bulls 28
San Antonio Gunslingers 19, Michigan Panthers 16
Sunday
New Jersey Generals 26, Pittsburgh Maulers 30
Houston Gamblers 36, Oklahoma Outlaws 6
Memphis Showboats 37, New Orleans Brass 3
Oakland Invaders 24, Denver Gold 38
Tampa Bay Bandits 42, Chicago Blitz 24
Washington Federals 27, Los Angeles Express 47
Monday
Boston Breakers 27, Philadelphia Stars 17
Standings
Players of the Week
Offense: Herschel Walker, RB, New Jersey Generals. Walker did all he could to help the Generals defeat the Maulers, running for 134 yards and two touchdowns. However, Pittsburgh came out with the win.
Defense: Larry Bethea, DL, Michigan Panthers. Bethea sacked the quarterback three times, intercepted one pass, and got 8 tackles in Michigan’s disappointing loss to San Antonio.
Special Teams: Brian Franco, K, Jacksonville Bulls. Franco went 3-4 on field goals and 2-2 on extra points for 11 points in the Bulls narrow win over Birmingham.