WEEK SIXTEEN: SATURDAY RESULTS

(8-7) Orlando- 20    (9-6) Birmingham- 17

Orlando, Fla:  Darron Thomas completed 16 of 23 passes for 173 yards and 1 touchdown with 2 sacks as the Orlando Renegades upended the Birmingham Barracudas 20-17 before 30,416 at the Citrus Bowl Saturday.

Steven Miller ran 14 times for 63 yards and a touchdown. Kenjon Barber had 55 yards rushing and a touchdown on 12 carries. Lee Evans caught 6 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown in the win as the Renegades kept their playoff hopes alive.

Greg McElroy completed 24 of 34 passes for 259 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception and sacked twice. Josh Stewart had 11 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown. Nate Kimic was held to just 41 yards on 10 carries as Birmingham slips to 9-6 on the season. Jeremiah George recorded 13 tackles on defense in the loss.


(8-6) Houston- 36    (8-6-1) Jacksonville- 17

Jacksonville, Fla:  Graham Harrell  threw for 275 yards and 2 touchdowns in leading the Houston Gamblers to a 36-17 victory over the Jacksonville Bulls Saturday afternoon at Altell stadium .

Harrell completed 21 of 38 passes and sacked twice. Kevin Smith scored from 9 yards out, while rushing 35 yards on 10 carries. Marquess Wilson caught 8 passes for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win for the Gamblers who sit atop the Frontier Division. Swayze Waters connected on 5 of 5 field goal attempts.

Ryan Lindley threw for 183 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception and sacked 4 times, while completing 14 of 31 passes. Orson Charles had 4 receptions for 64 yards for the Bulls.


(9-6) Baltimore-35    (5-10) Arizona- 19

Baltimore, MD;  Keith Wenning completed 18 of 21 passes for 235 yards and 3 touchdowns with 1 sack, in leading the Baltimore Bombers to a 35-19 victory over the Arizona Scorpions.

Curtis McNeal ran for 92 yards and 1 touchdown on 18 carries. John White ran 8 times for 59 yards and a touchdown. Patrick Edwards had 5 receptions for 103 yards and 2 touchdowns. Nik Lewis also had a touchdown reception in the win as the Bombers remain in the playoff hunt.

Vince Young threw for 363 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 interceptions, while completing 20 of 27 passes.

Tiger Jones caught 8 passes for 209 yards and 2 touchdowns. Michael Hill ran 14 times for 50 yards in the loss. Caleb Campbell led the defense with 14 tackles.

(8-7) Chicago- 27     (9-6) Carolina- 16

Chicago, Ill:  JaMarcus Russell threw for 239 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Chicago Stags win their third straight and climb back into the playoff picture with a 27-16 victory over the Carolina Swarm.

Stephon Jefferson ran ran 22 times for 68 yards and 1 touchdown. Aaron Mallette had 6 receptions for 113 yards. Chad Johnson and Juron Criner each had a touchdown reception in the win.

Jimmy Clausen led the Swarm throwing for 194 yards with 2 sacks. Tyler Gaffney ran 10 times for 97 yards and a touchdown. Lirim Hajrullahu connected on 3 of 3 field goals in the loss. Josh Hull had 16 tackles, 3 stuffs and a forced fumble on defense.

(7-8) Philadelphia- 38    (5-10)  Las Vegas- 31

Las Vegas, NV: Tajh Boyd threw for 344 yards and 5 touchdowns as the Philadelphia Stars defeated the Las Vegas Invaders 38-31 at Sam Boyd stadium Saturday night.

Boyd completed 20 of 26 passes and ran for 33 yards on 10 carries.  Alfred Morris had 18 carries for 102 yards. Brandon Stokley had 6 receptions for 179 yards and 3 touchdowns. Terrance Edwards had 5 catches for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Stars who move to 7-8 on the season. Zack Moore had 6 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 hurry and a deflection for the defense.

Colby Cameron completed 21 of 30 passes for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns, with 2 sacks. Darren Reaves had 20 carries for 103 yards. Damarius Johnson and Fred Stamps each had touchdown receptions for the Invaders who fall to 5-10.


Late Game:  (4-11) Denver Miners- 34    (7-8) Los Angeles Pharoahs- 10
Chase Clement threw for 305 yards for the Miners in the win.