In week 12, teams clashed in a series of intense matchups, showcasing their skills and determination. On Friday, the Chicago Blitz emerged victorious with a solid 48-31 win against the Denver Gold, while the Jacksonville Bulls faced a tough challenge, succumbing to a dominant Birmingham Stallions with a scoreline of 7-47. The New Jersey Generals secured a 27-17 win over the Washington Federals, and the Memphis Showboats triumphed over the San Antonio Gunslingers with a convincing 31-7 victory.
Saturday witnessed the Houston Gamblers outplaying the Pittsburgh Maulers with a final score of 31-14. Moving on to Sunday, the Oakland Invaders dominated the Arizona Wranglers, securing a comprehensive 31-10 win. The Philadelphia Stars showcased their prowess with an impressive 43-0 shutout against the Los Angeles Express. In a closely contested match, the Boston Breakers narrowly edged past the Michigan Panthers, clinching a 28-24 victory.
The football action continued into Monday, where the Tampa Bay Bandits emerged triumphant with a 34-17 win over the Oklahoma Outlaws. Each game brought its own set of thrills and surprises, contributing to an exciting week of football competition.
USFL Stat Leaders After Week 12 (1984)
Friday
Chicago Blitz 48, Denver Gold 31
Jacksonville Bulls 7, Birmingham Stallions 47
New Jersey Generals 27, Washington Federals 17
San Antonio Gunslingers 7, Memphis Showboats 31
Saturday
Houston Gamblers 31, Pittsburgh Maulers 14
Sunday
Arizona Wranglers 10, Oakland Invaders 31
Los Angeles Express 0, Philadelphia Stars 43
Michigan Panthers 24, Boston Breakers 28
Monday
Oklahoma Outlaws 17, Tampa Bay Bandits 34
Week 12 Standings
Players of the Week
Offense: Greg Landry, QB, Chicago Blitz. Landry threw for 411 yards and two touchdowns. He also added a rushing touchdown in Chicago’s win over Denver on Friday.
Defense: Malcolm Taylor, DE, Arizona Wranglers. While Arizona lost their game, Taylor did his best to try to secure the win. He recorded two sacks, two forced fumbles, and 7 tackles in the game.
Special Teams: Marc Lewis, KR, Oakland Invaders. Lewis only returned one kick in the game, but he took it 96 yards to the house to help Oakland to a win this week.