USFL Playoff Races Heat Up With Key Matchups This Weekend

The Birmingham Stallions and New Orleans Breakers, tied for first in their division, face off Saturday in a crucial matchup.
The Houston Gamblers and Memphis Showboats, also in a tight playoff race, meet Sunday after the Gamblers won their first meeting.
The Philadelphia Stars and Pittsburgh Maulers, at the bottom of their division, play Saturday in a game expected to have a low score.
The Michigan Panthers and New Jersey Generals, with the Generals ahead in the standings, match up Sunday in a game projected to also have a low score.
With four weeks left, this weekend's games will help determine which teams have the edge going into the final stretch of the season.