Week 5 featured three Saturday and 2 Monday games. Philadelphia got the week started with a win over division rival Pittsburgh and added to the rivalry between those two cities. Then Oakland won a defensive battle in San Antonio and Arizona won a close on against Oklahoma.

The four Sunday games brought two close ones with Washington continuing New Jersey’s losing streak to start the season and Los Angeles edged Jacksonville. Memphis won by double digits and defending champion Chicago showed that they still have the goods.

In the two Monday games, Tampa Bay put themselves into the South dividion lead. Then, Houston exerted their will against a suddenly struggling Panthers team. With next week marking a third of the season in the books, expect some in depth analysis.

USFL Stat Leaders After Week 5 (1984)

Week 5 Games

Saturday

Philadelphia Stars 24, Pittsburgh Maulers 10

Oakland Invaders 9, San Antonio Gunslingers 3

Oklahoma Outlaws 26, Arizona Wranglers 31

Sunday

Chicago Blitz 42, Boston Breakers 14

Denver Gold 10, Memphis Showboats 22

Washington Federals 27, New Jersey Generals 24

Jacksonville Bulls 27, Los Angeles Express 31

Monday

Birmingham Stallions 27, Tampa Bay Bandits 31

Michigan Panthers 26, Houston Gamblers 49

Standings After Week 5

Players of the Week

Offense: Todd Fowler, RB, Houston Gamblers. Fowler and QB Jim Kelly led the potent Houston attack. He rushed for 208 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also caught one of Kelly’s 5 touchdown passes.

Defense: Washington Federals Defense. The Federals defeated New Jersey in a close game. Their defense forced four turnovers and returned two for a touchdown for half of Washington’s points.

Special Teams: Tony Good, KR, Boston Breakers. Good provided one of the only bright spots for Boston on the day, returning 7 kicks for 148 yards.