Philadelphia Stars at Michigan Panthers 5/6/22 - Usfl Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 05/06/2022 at 9:04 PM ET
Week four of the USFL season will start this weekend as the Philadelphia Stars take on the Michigan Panthers. Philadelphia comes into this game 1-2 on the year following a 24-16 week three loss after giving up 14 points in the 4th quarter against the Generals. Defensively the Stars struggled immensely in week 3 giving up 469 total yards of offense including 264 yards on the ground to go along with three touchdowns.
Offensively Philadelphia used a quarterback 2 set combining to complete 22 of 33 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Bug Howard let all receivers for Philadelphia with 78 yards and one touchdown on 4 catches, while Jordan Suell chipped in four catches as well for 61 total yards.
The Michigan Panthers come into week four riding high following their first victory of the season in week three. The Michigan defense shined in week 3 holding the Pittsburgh Maulers offense to 227 total yards of offense including only 124 yards through the air as the Panthers posted their first shut out of the year.
The Michigan passing game was mediocre in week three as the Panthers used two different quarterbacks to complete only 44% of their passes for 71 total yards. The Michigan rushing attack was the difference in week three as the Panthers compiled 245 total yards and three scores on 42 carries. Reggie Corbin led the way for the Michigan rushing attack with 133 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries.
Michigan will come into this game riding high as they or off a blowout win a week ago. Philadelphia will continue to struggle as one of the worst teams in the league with a terrible defense. Look for Michigan to do enough in week three to continue their momentum to their second win of the year. Final Score Prediction, Michigan wins and covers 27-17.
