2021 USFL Week 16 Standings & League Leaders

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: A really tough choice this week, but, as much as we respect Tony Pollard's 135 yards or even Patrick Peterson's two pick-sixes this week, we have to give it to Geno Smith, returning from injury and returning in style with 401 yards and 4 TDs as the Breakers gave Houston a huge scare. Smith, in 2 games back from injury has put up 636 yards and 7 touchdowns, sending a message that the Breakers will be back in form in 2022.

PLAYOFF PICTURE: We are down to only 4 playoff spots left, with New Jersey and Orlando locking up berths this week (New Jersey backing in with a 3rd straight loss, but still getting in on tiebreakers). That leaves only a few playoff positions left to decide. We also have 4 of 6 Divisions wrapped up with 1 week left in the season. Denver and Birmingham locked up the Southwest and the South, respectively, while Chicago and New Jersey need more to get the crown.

So, with 4 spots left to decide, how many teams are still in the battle? There are 4 teams battling for 2 spots in the East, with Houston and Philadelphia controlling their own destiny while Baltimore and Atlanta will need some help. In the West, tiebreaker chaos could be the theme as we have 6 teams all with a mathematical chance at a playoff berth, with the Wranglers and Glory now in position to control their destiny, while Oakland, Dallas, and even 7-8 Pittsburgh and LA still have life.