Breakers Stun Generals in Fourth-Quarter Frenzy

The Boston Breakers pulled off a thrilling 30-23 upset victory over the New Jersey Generals in a game dominated by explosive plays and late-game heroics. Despite being outgained 498 to 340 in total yards, Boston capitalized on timely defensive stops, a stellar performance by quarterback Matt Robinson, and a pivotal fumble return for a touchdown to secure the win. Robinson delivered three touchdown passes, including a critical 34-yard strike to Mike Sherrard early in the fourth quarter that gave the Breakers a 17-10 lead.

New Jersey’s Herschel Walker was a force on the ground, rushing for a staggering 224 yards on 27 carries, highlighted by a breathtaking 90-yard touchdown run that briefly gave the Generals life in the final quarter. Doug Flutie contributed with two touchdown passes, including a 46-yarder to Clarence Collins with just 41 seconds left, but his earlier fumbles proved costly. The Generals’ missed opportunities, including two failed field goals by Roger Ruzek, haunted them as Boston’s opportunistic defense held firm when it mattered most.

Boston sealed the game with a sequence of defensive brilliance. After David Bayle’s nine-yard touchdown catch put the Breakers ahead 24-16, Woodrow Wilson delivered the game’s decisive moment—a 66-yard fumble return for a touchdown with under two minutes remaining. The Generals’ final score cut the deficit to seven, but Boston’s defense denied any further miracles. The Breakers improve to 4-10, while the Generals fall to 8-5-1, missing an opportunity to solidify their playoff standing.