USFL Week 7 Top plays: Pittsburgh Maulers leading Philadelphia Stars

Week 7 of the USFL season is filled with matchups that carry serious playoff implications, and we’ve got you covered with all the action from a Saturday slate that includes a pair of crucial contests.

This evening, the Pittsburgh Maulers (2-4) will try to bounce back from a shutout defeat in Week 6 and take down the Philadelphia Stars (3-3) (9 p.m. ET on FS1 and the FOX Sports app).

Earlier, the Birmingham Stallions took on the New Orleans Breakers in a battle for first place in the South Division, with the Stallions coming out on top with a 24-20 victory.

See the full list of regular-season week-by-week matchups here.

Here are the top moments!

Pittsburgh Maulers vs. Philadelphia Stars

Fast start

Stars wide receiver Terry Wright ran the opening kickoff out to the Maulers’ 47-yard line, and they capitalized on the optimum field position. On the sixth play of the drive, Matt Colburn II thundered through Pittsburgh’s defense for a 22-yard gain, as shown below, putting the ball on the 1-yard line. One play later, Coburn ran in a touchdown.

Strong answer

The Maulers got those seven points back on their first possession.

After getting the ball into Philadelphia territory, Pittsburgh converted a fourth-and-2, as quarterback Troy Williams hit tight end Matt Seybert for an 11-yard completion. Later in the drive, running back Madre London sliced and diced his way for a 23-yard run, as shown below. Two plays later, Bailey Gaither took a handoff into the end zone.

Another big return

Wright flipped the field again on the ensuing kickoff, running it out to the Maulers’ 37-yard line. With that said, Pittsburgh stalled Philadelphia’s offense, eventually leading to a 30-yard field goal from Luis Aguilar.

Later!

Well, this game is off to quite the start.

After holding Philadelphia to a field goal, Pittsburgh took the lead on the ensuing kickoff when Josh Simmons ran it out 88 yards for the touchdown. The Maulers led 14-10 after the first quarter.

Mine!

Aguilar connected on a 45-yard field goal, and the Stars got the ball back past midfield after capitalizing on a mistake by the Maulers.

Williams tried to get the ball out to fullback Mason Stokke, but he bobbled the pass, and Stars cornerback Stanford Samuels III intercepted and ran it back to the Maulers’ 43-yard line.

With that said, the Stars were unable to turn the interception into points, as they later had issues on the snap and hold for an Aguilar field goal attempt.

Taking advantage

Pittsburgh turned the Philadelphia miscue into its third touchdown.

On the eighth play of the drive, Williams hit Isiah Hennie in the back-corner of the end zone for a 17-yard score.

Stay tuned for updates!

Pregame scene

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