The New Orleans Breakers established themselves as the USFL’s best preseason team on Sunday when they defeated the Tampa Bay Bandits 34-3. Quarterback Kyle Sloter completed 25 of 39 passes for 266 yards and two touchdowns, and virtually all of his offensive weapons had big days. Jordan Ellis ran 21 times for 64 yards and Jonathan Adams caught five passes for 92 yards.
The Breakers took an early lead and didn’t look back. The offense scored touchdowns on their first two possessions, and the defense forced three consecutive three-and-outs from the Bandits on their first three possessions. No. 2 overall Jordan Ta’amu was considered one of the best quarterbacks this spring league, but he struggled on Sunday, completing just 8 of 18 passes for 62 yards and an interception. Brady White also ran and completed 3 of 10 passes for 35 yards and a pick.
The Bandits are a far better team than what they showed in that shocking loss, but the real story is this Breakers team looks loaded. Also check out the USFL Rankings and Season Schedule. We have all the news on our USFL page here.
Friday
New Jersey Generals 10, Michigan Panthers 6
Saturday
Philadelphia Stars 30, Pittsburgh Mauler’s 23
Birmingham Stallions 33, Houston Gamblers 38
Sunday
New Orleans Breakers 34, Tampa Bay Bandits 3