What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? The age-old question seemed appropriate Sunday night for the USFL matchup between the Birmingham Stallions and Pittsburgh Maulers.
The Maulers entered the game with one of the best defenses in the league—one that had not given up more than 22 points in a single game. The Stallions on the other hand entered the game with one of the best offenses in the USFL, scoring at least 27 points in each of their first three games and averaging over 33 points per game.
We all expected a tough slog of a game, and we were not disappointed.
FIRST QUARTER
The Maulers offense struggled the first three weeks of the season but looked poised to turn things around against the Stallions. On their opening drive, they zipped down the field, setting up a first and goal after just four plays. However, their red zone woes continued as the Stallions were able to force a field goal after three plays inside the ten. Maulers kicker Chris Blewitt picked up where he left off last week, putting the Maulers up 0-3.
Chris Blewitt gets us on the board first! ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/BB71neEruL
— Pittsburgh Maulers (@USFLMaulers) May 7, 2023
After trading punts, the Stallions had their first big mistake of the game. Quarterback Alex McGough tried to force a pass while under pressure, and it was picked off by Maulers defensive back Mark Gilbert. This set the Maulers up with great field position at the Stallions 37-yard line.
Interception from @MGilbert_3 😤 pic.twitter.com/kBeEbADkts
— Pittsburgh Maulers (@USFLMaulers) May 7, 2023
SECOND QUARTER
On the first play of the ensuing drive, Williams found a wide-open Bailey Gaither inside the 10 to set up a first and goal at the three. Yet again, the Stallions defense held strong, forcing another field goal to make it 0-6.
Bailey Gaither wide open 👏 pic.twitter.com/n8ElWcCybx
— Pittsburgh Maulers (@USFLMaulers) May 7, 2023
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