Oakland continued to exert their recent dominance over the West division by defeating the Bandits in Tampa Bay to start the week. Offensive Player of the week Arthur Whittingham led the Invaders to their 7th win of the season and helped retain their 2 game lead in the division. Sunday brought 4 games this week. Boston and Washington played a wild one that saw 87 points and over 800 yards of total offense. The Blitz defense kept Herschel Walker out of the end zone for a hard earned win over New Jersey.

The Gold deepened Los Angeles’ slide and positioned themselves in second place in the west if Oakland falters. Philadelphia closed out Sunday with a blowout win of the hapless Wranglers. Then, in the last game on Monday, Michigan won again.

USFL Stat Leaders after Week 12

Week 12

Saturday

Oakland Invaders 30, Tampa Bay Bandits 10

Sunday

Boston Breakers 40, Washington Federals 37

Chicago Blitz 16, New Jersey Generals 12

Los Angeles Express 14, Denver Gold 17

Philadelphia Stars 44, Arizona Wranglers 7

Monday

Birmingham Stallions 17, Michigan Panthers 23

Week 12 Standings

Players of the Week

Offense: Arthur Whittington, RB, Oakland Invaders. Whittington only gained 82 yards of total offense, but his efficiency is what gains him this award this week. He scored three touchdowns to lead Oakland to their win and continued first place in the division.

Defense: Eric Scoggins, LB, Los Angeles Express. While the Express failedto win again, Scoggins did his part in the game. He recorded five tackles, 2 sacks, and an interception in the game to keep the score close and give his team a chance to win.

Special Teams: Eric Robinson, KR, Washington Federals. Robinson ensured the wild game in Washington had it all. He returned 3 kickoffs for 160 yards, including a 97 yard touchdown.