USFL Week 5 scores, updates: Live results, analysis as New Jersey Generals battle New Orleans Breakers

The USFL’s common season might be half over after this weekend and we’re beginning to see who could possibly be authentic threats to seize the title within the first 12 months of the reborn league. On Friday evening, in a back-and-fourth battle, Tampa Bay took the lead for good when working again Juwan Washington scored on a 30-yard landing run with 3:46 remaining. Linebacker Emmanuel Beal sealed the Bandits’ third win, 27-20 over the Michigan Panthers, when he recovered a Michigan fumble at midfield with 1:55 left. 

Bandits quarterback Jordan Ta’amu threw landing passes to John Franklin III and Derrick Dillon. Franklin, a former quarterback and Final Probability U star, led the Bandits with 81 yards on 5 receptions that included his 43-yard landing catch. Tampa Bay moved to 3-2 on the season, whereas the Panthers fell to 1-4. 

On Saturday, issues warmth up when the red-hot New Jersey Generals, winners of three straight and in first place within the North Division, tackle the New Orleans Breakers, the USFL’s different 3-1 staff (3 p.m. ET on Fox, stream totally free on fuboTV). You should definitely try all the most recent USFL information proper right here, together with standings and the season schedule.

Hold coming again to maintain observe of the most recent Week 5 motion in our stay weblog under.

Saturday
New Orleans Breakers at New Jersey Generals (3 p.m. ET on Fox)

Sunday
Birmingham Stallions at Philadelphia Stars (Midday ET on NBC)
Pittsburgh Maulers at Houston Gamblers (4 p.m. ET on Fox)