'86 Chronology-Week #3 Roundup

Event Date: March 11th, 1986

Event Description: Week #3 Roundup

Source: Football News

Memphis quarterback Walter Lewis was named the U.S. Football League offensive star of the week for the first time this year.

Lewis completed 16 of 25 pass attempts for 283 yards and four touchdowns to go along with 64 yards rushing and two more touchdowns, as the Showboats registered a 42-35 victory against the New Jersey Generals on Thursday.

“It was just another outstanding game for Walter,” said general manager Steve Ehrhart. “He was and continually is consistent in all circumstances during a game. His statistics say it all.”

In other Week #3 USFL action; 

at Denver, the Outlaws posted their first win of the season as Doug Williams out dueled Vince Evans as Arizona posted a 32-27 win.

at Birmingham, the Stallions defense shut down the Stars as Birmingham moved to (3-0) with a 20-3 win.

at New Orleans, the Bulls rallied behind Buck Belue who replaced an injured Ed Luther, as Jacksonville edged New Orleans by a 35-31 margin.

at Anaheim, the Panthers downed the Express 38-14 with Luther Bradley garnering a pair of interceptions with one being returned 59 yards for a score as Michigan improved to (2-1).

at Houston, Jim Kelly and the Run and Shoot was again unstoppable as the Gamblers crushed Oakland 47-14.

at Orlando, Bandits running back Louis Jackson scored via a three-yard run and later tossed a 15 touchdown pass to Marvin Harvey as Tampa edged Orlando 14-13.

more to come......