Week 7 featured a weekend packed with action, with several games showcasing dominant offensive performances. On Saturday, the Chicago Blitz steamrolled the Boston Breakers 49-14, with their offense firing on all cylinders. The Tampa Bay Bandits also had a strong showing, defeating the Las Vegas Ace 41-21, highlighted by Eric Truvil’s spectacular receiving display. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Brass edged out the Oakland Invaders in a thrilling 21-20 contest, pulling off a narrow victory in a game that came down to the wire.
Sunday’s matchups brought more drama and close finishes. The Jacksonville Bulls eked out a 17-14 win over the Philadelphia Stars, relying on their defense to hold strong in the closing moments. Pittsburgh delivered a major upset, as the Maulers beat the Birmingham Stallions 21-19, snapping Birmingham’s momentum. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Generals dominated the Oklahoma Outlaws 49-22, thanks to a potent offense led by Herschel Walker and Doug Flutie.
Other games saw high-scoring affairs, with the Houston Gamblers outlasting the Memphis Showboats 44-38 in a thrilling shootout, while Denver Gold narrowly beat the San Antonio Gunslingers 38-33. Washington Federals clinched a 21-16 victory over the Arizona Wranglers, and the Michigan Panthers secured a convincing 30-13 win over the Los Angeles Express, rounding out a week of exciting matchups across the league.
USFL Stat Leaders After Week 7 (1985)
Games
Saturday
Chicago Blitz 49, Boston Breakers 14
Tampa Bay Bandits 41, Las Vegas Ace 21
New Orleans Brass 21, Oakland Invaders 20
Sunday
Jacksonville Bulls 17, Philadelphia Stars 14
Birmingham Stallions 19, Pittsburgh Maulers 21
New Jersey Generals 49, Oklahoma Outlaws 22
Houston Gamblers 44, Memphis Showboats 38
San Antonio Gunslingers 33, Denver Gold 38
Washington Federals 21, Arizona Wranglers 16
Michigan Panthers 30, Los Angeles Express 13
Standings
Players of the Week
Offense: Eric Truvillion, WR, Tampa Bay Bandits. In a dominant performance, Truvillion hauled in 9 receptions on 13 targets for 191 yards, averaging 21.2 yards per catch. He was instrumental in securing 9 first downs and 3 touchdowns, including a 41-yard score, leading the Tampa Bay Bandits to a 41-21 victory over the Las Vegas Ace.
Defense: Frank Minnifield, DB, Chicago Blitz. Minnifield delivered a stellar defensive performance with 3 tackles and 2 interceptions, returning them for 58 yards, including a touchdown that solidified his impact on the win over the Breakers.
Special Teams: Zenon Andrushyshyn, K/P, Tampa Bay Bandits. Andrushyshyn pulled double duty as kicker and punter in Tampa Bay’s win over the Las Vegas Ace. He kicked 2 field goals and 5 extra points wihtout a miss for 11 points on the day. He also punted 5 times for an average of 43.2 yards to help win the field position game.