The USFL had an incredible weekend of football, as the inaugural postseason was a sight to see. Both games were extremely entertaining, with Birmingham and Philadelphia coming out as the victors.
That’s a wrap on the Division Finals
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Saturday was filled with big time plays, and exciting highlights. All four teams played solid football, which made each matchup come down to the wire.
The playoffs in Canton had no shortage of wild TDs
Which touchdown from the weekend was your favorite? pic.twitter.com/68NdkSAUuZ
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Let’s take a look at where each team stands after semi-finals Saturday, and what the key takeaways are for every franchise.
#4: New Orleans Breakers (6-5)
What a ride, Breakers fans!
Thank you for breaking waves with us each week pic.twitter.com/3uP8iIJpgL
— New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) June 26, 2022
Disappointingly for New Orleans, the same issues that troubled them during the season were present in the playoffs. Offensive miscues, unforced errors, and turnovers robbed the team of reaching their full potential against Birmingham. While Kyle Sloter had some decent moments, a couple of interceptions hurt the Breakers early on, and they never fully recovered.
Jordan Ellis takes it to the house on 4th &4
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— New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) June 26, 2022
Defensively, New Orleans looked terrible. Birmingham got almost whatever they wanted. When the team desperately needed a stop, they couldn’t get it. Once the fourth quarter came around, their body language was quite negative. It seemed like they knew they lost, which is never something you want to see.
Taywan Taylor only needs one hand
What a start by the @USFLBreakers