The best of USFL Week 1 in images
USFL kicks off ... again
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After being gone for decades, another incarnation of the USFL is back. The league started its season over the weekend with 4 games in Birmingham, Alabama, and there were plenty of interesting moments and plays.
USFL: Birmingham Stallions vs New Jersey Generals
New Jersey Generals wide receiver Randy Satterfield (81) makes the leagueÕs first touchdown with a catch from New Jersey Generals quarterback Luis Perez (2) and is hit by Birmingham Stallions defensive back Tae Hayes (3) at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Birmingham Stallions vs New Jersey Generals
Birmingham Stallions defensive back Tyree Robinson celebrates after a missed field goal attempt by the New Jersey Generals at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Birmingham Stallions vs New Jersey Generals
Birmingham Stallions quarterback J’mar Smith (6) carries the ball and scores the go-ahead touchdown during the second half at Protective Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Houston Gamblers vs Michigan Panthers
Houston Gamblers linebacker Reggie Northrup returns a Michigan Panthers fumble for a touchdown in the second quarter of a USFL football game at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Houston Gamblers vs Michigan Panthers
Michigan Panthers wide receiver Lance Lenoir (7) hits Houston Gamblers defensive back Will Likely (4) after Likely intercepts a pass during the first half at Protective Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Houston Gamblers vs Michigan Panthers
Michigan Panthers quarterback Shea Patterson (2) reaches for a fumble after he is taken down by Houston Gamblers defensive lineman Ahmad Gooden (99) at Protective Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
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A display of different footballs during the Michigan Panthers and Houston Gamblers game at Protective Stadium. The final game of the weekend between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay was postponed by the risk of dangerous weather. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Houston Gamblers vs Michigan Panthers
Houston Gamblers Andrew Galitz punts the ball against Houston Gamblers at Protective Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Houston Gamblers vs Michigan Panthers
Michigan Panthers head coach Jeff Fisher during the game against Houston Gamblers at Protective Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Houston Gamblers vs Michigan Panthers
Houston Gamblers defensive back Andrew Soroh (9) covers Michigan Panthers tight end La’Michael Pettway (11) in the end zone in the fourth quarter of a USFL football game at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Houston Gamblers vs Michigan Panthers
Houston Gamblers and Michigan Panthers shake hands after a Houston Gamblers win in a USFL football game at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
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Fans cheer between plays in the fourth quarter of the Houston Gamblers at Michigan Panthers USFL football game at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Houston Gamblers vs Michigan Panthers
Michigan Panthers quarterback Shea Patterson (2) recovers his fumble in the fourth quarter of a USFL football game against the Houston Gamblers at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: New Orleans Breakers vs Philadelphia Stars
New Orleans Breakers linebacker Vontae Diggs (20) returns an interception in the first quarter of a USFL football game against the Philadelphia Stars at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: New Orleans Breakers vs Philadelphia Stars
New Orleans Breakers wide receiver Chad Williams (5) blocks the punt of Philadelphia Stars quarterback Case Cookus (10) at Protective Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: New Orleans Breakers vs Philadelphia Stars
New Orleans Breakers defensive lineman Davin Bellamy (56) puts the pressure on Philadelphia Stars quarterback Bryan Scott (18) during the first half at Protective Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: New Orleans Breakers vs Philadelphia Stars
Philadelphia Stars defensive back Ahmad Dixon (36) and Philadelphia Stars linebacker Josh Banderas (52) grab New Orleans Breakers running back Jordan Ellis (31) from behind during the first half at Protective Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: New Orleans Breakers vs Philadelphia Stars
Philadelphia Stars wide receiver Chris Rowland (12) comes down with the ball against New Orleans Breakers defensive back Manny Patterson (4) during the first half at Protective Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: New Orleans Breakers vs Philadelphia Stars
New Orleans Breakers wide receiver Jonathan Adams (9) goes up for the ball against Philadelphia Stars defensive back Channing Stribbling (8) during the first half at Protective Stadium. Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Pittsburgh Maulers vs Tampa Bay Bandits
Tampa Bay Bandits defensive back Delrick Abrams Jr (21) hits a wall of Pittsburgh Maulers during the first half at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Pittsburgh Maulers vs Tampa Bay Bandits
A skirmish breaks out between the Tampa Bay Bandits and the Pittsburgh Maulers during the first half at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
USFL: Pittsburgh Maulers vs Tampa Bay Bandits
Pittsburgh Maulers head coach Kirby Wilson paces the sidelines before kickoff to start the first half at Protective Stadium. Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
