De'Andre Johnson Leads New Jersey Generals to Victory Over New Orleans Breakers

From the desk: FIVE STAR PIGSKIN

WEEK FIVE

New Orleans Breakers  17

New Jersey Generals    24

FINAL

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New Jersey Generals Lead USFL in Rushing

Luis Perez did not play through no fault of his own.  Coach Riley changed tactics against the New Orleans Breakers, veering away from his dual quarterback system. 

For the second consecutive week, De'Andre Johnson started behind center.  This time he played the whole game.  In a well-deserved opportunity, Johnson finished 14/21 for 213 yards and threw his first interception (a week after throwing his first touchdown).  He connected with KaVontae Turpin on five passes for 106 yards.  De'Andre also ran ten times for 39 yards with a long of 14 yards and two touchdowns.

If you recall, Luis Perez was brought in to replace Ben Holmes, who two weeks before the season opener was felled by injury.  De'Andre Johnson in week one was a mere 3/8 for 59 yards but ran twelve times for 95 yards and a touchdown.  He has since emerged into a legitimate dual-threat playmaker.

New Jersey continues dominating on the ground.  Darius Victor rushed 17 times for 95 yards and a third-quarter touchdown.  He ranks fourth in the USFL in rushing yards.  Trey Williams rushed 13 times for 44 yards and broke one off for 28 yards.  All told, the Generals rushed for 188 yards.  They lead the league in rushing with 901 total yards through five games.

The Generals' defense allowed two touchdowns through the air but again held their opponent under twenty points for the fourth consecutive week.