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Oakland Invaders 22, Boston Breakers 16

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1983 USFL Playoffs, Round 1

Oakland and Boston got the USFL playoffs off to an exciting start on Saturday evening. Oakland rushed out to a 13-0 lead before Boston pulled within a touchdown. Oakland extended the lead to 10 points before Boston came roaring back to tie it with less than a minute left in the game.

Oakland quarterback, Fred Besana marched the team down the field 6 minutes into the overtime period to throw the game winning touchdown. In spite of 6 sacks, he outplayed his Boston counterpart and proved to be the difference in the game. Oakland now waits the outcome of the Chicago-Michigan game to see who they face next week in the championship in Denver.

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1983 USFL Playoffs Round 1 Preview

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Saturday – Oakland Invaders at Boston Breakers

While Boston boasts the better record in the match up, Oakland comes in as one of the hottest teams in the league. They won 9 in a row including a win over the Breakers in the second to last game of the season. That win came as revenge for a 29-9 loss against the Breakers in week 6.

The game promises offensive fireworks. Both quarterbacks threw for close to 4000 yards, with Boston passer Jonny Walton surpassing the total. Both teams boast 1000 yard rushers and Boston has a reciever with over 1000 yards. To counter, Oakland brings three receivers with over 800 yards for a slightly more balanced attack.

Prediction: Boston Breakers 24, Oakland Invaders 18

Sunday – Chicago Blitz at Michigan Panthers

The two best teams in the league record wise and stats wise collide again on Sunday in the other playoff game. Michigan finished the regular season undefeated, including two close wins over Chicago. Quarterback Bobby Hebert and running back Ken Lacy led the Michigan offense. Defensive MVP candidate John Corker terrorized quarterbacks to the tune of 27 sacks, likely a record that will stand for some time.

On the other sideline, quarterback Greg Landry managed the offense enough to allow two of the Blitz running backs to gain over 1000 yards rushing on the season. They added 18 touchdowns to the mix. And, the Chicago defense played well, too, holding teams to a league low 235 points. This game promises to be one of the most exciting of the year.

Prediction: Michigan Panthers 16, Chicago Blitz 13.