Here’s a 3-paragraph recap style article for Week 14 of your USFL replay league:
Week 14 of the USFL Replay League saw a mixed bag of results, with some teams solidifying their playoff positions while others faced crucial setbacks. The Birmingham Stallions continued their dominant run with a convincing victory over the Tampa Bay Bandits, further cementing their place atop the standings. The Boston Breakers pulled off an impressive upset against the New Jersey Generals, while the Denver Gold secured a crucial win over the Las Vegas Aces in a tightly contested matchup.
Several teams experienced contrasting fortunes. The Houston Gamblers showcased their offensive firepower with a resounding win over the Chicago Blitz, while the Arizona Wranglers held off a late charge from the Los Angeles Express to secure a valuable victory. The Philadelphia Stars edged out the Pittsburgh Maulers in a closely contested affair, while the Memphis Showboats narrowly defeated the Washington Federals. In other action, the Jacksonville Bulls outlasted the New Orleans Brass in a high-scoring encounter, and the Oakland Invaders narrowly defeated the Michigan Panthers in a thrilling matchup.
Week 14 provided plenty of excitement and drama, with several teams vying for playoff spots. The final week of the regular season promises to be even more intense as teams battle for seeding and a chance to compete for the USFL Replay League championship. The upcoming matchups will undoubtedly have significant implications for the playoff picture, and fans can expect another thrilling week of USFL action.
USFL Stat Leaders After Week 14 (1985)
Games
Saturday
Houston Gamblers 45, Chicago Blitz 20
Los Angeles Express 14, Arizona Wranglers 20
Pittsburgh Maulers 24, Philadelphia Stars 27
Sunday
Tampa Bay Bandits 7, Birmingham Stallions 20
Memphis Showboats 22, Washington Federals 13
New Jersey Generals 23, Boston Breakers 30
Oakland Invaders 31, Michigan Panthers 28
Jacksonville Bulls 35, New Orleans Brass 28
Denver Gold 20, Las Vegas Ace 7
San Antonio Gunslingers 19, Oklahoma Outlaws 7
Standings
Players of the Week
Offense: Todd Fowler, RB, Houston Gamblers. Fowler ran all over the Chicago defense for 174 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also caught 3 passes for 36 yards. The win put the Gamblers 1 game ahead in the division with 4 to play.
Defense: David Martin, CB, Arizona Wranglers. Martin intercepted two passes, returning the first for a touchdown to open the scoring in the Arizona Wranglers win over the Express. The win kept them in first place in the Pacific division.
Special Teams: Eric Robinson, KR, Washington Federals. Robinson won the award for the fourth time in his career, returning 7 kicks for 212 yards for a 30.3 yard average.