Philadelphia kicker David Trout put on a show on Saturday, scoring 19 points as the Stars defeated the Invaders to open up Week 7. Sunday brought 4 close contests, including a battle for the Central lead, won by the Michigan Panthers. They now have a 2 game advantage over the Blitz.

The Tampa Bay Bandits closed out the week with a win over the West leading Los Angeles Express. LA now only leads Oakland by one for the division. The playoff race is tightening as we head into Week 8 in the USFL. Several important contests on the schedule for next week, including the game of the week between Philadelphia and Boston.

USFL Stat Leaders After Week 7

Week 7 Scores

Saturday

Philadelphia Stars 25, Oakland Invaders 7

Sunday

Boston Breakers 16, Arizona Wranglers 21

Chicago Blitz 9, Michigan Panthers 10

Denver Gold 11, Birmingham Stallions 23

Washington Federals 7, New Jersey Generals 20

Monday

Los Angeles Express 7, Tampa Bay Bandits 24

Week 7 Standings

Players of the Week

Offense: Bobby Lane, Quarterback, Birmingham Stallions. Lane led the Stallions to a huge win over the Denver gold. He went 15-21 passing with two touchdowns and also added one on the ground for Birmingham. The win kept the Stallions’ playoff hopes alive.

Defense: John Corker, LB, Michigan Panthers. Corker led the way in a defensive battle of the top two teams in the Central and, maybe, even the whole USFL. He recorded 10 tackles and 3 sacks in the Panthers win to pull 2 games ahead of their division rival Chicago Blitz.

Special Teams: David Trout, K, Philadelphia Stars. Trout went 6-6 on field goals and added an extra point, to score a single game record of 19 points and proved to be the difference in the Stars win over the Invaders.