Despite their 3-6 record, the Pittsburgh Maulers punched their ticket to the USFL playoffs on Saturday against the New Jersey Generals. Another dominant defensive performance mixed with an offensive surge in the second half, saw Pittsburgh cruise to a 26-6 win in Canton, Ohio.
The Generals had the honor to orchestrate the game’s first drive, and it started off well. After a big run by running back Darius Victor, quarterback De’Andre Johnson found wide receiver Warren Newman for a chunk gain down the seam. The play put New Jersey in field goal range, but the Pittsburgh defense would stiffen forcing former Steeler Nick Sciba onto the field to chip in the game’s first points.