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The New Jersey Generals defeated the Tampa Bay Bandits 20-13 on Saturday afternoon to become the first team to clinch a berth in the USFL playoffs.
The Generals (6-1) won their sixth consecutive game in Birmingham, Ala., and handed the Bandits (3-4) their third loss in four games.
Luis Perez completed 19 of 25 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown and Darius Victor rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown to lead New Jersey. Dravon Askew-Henry had two of the Generals’ three interceptions against Tampa Bay’s Jordan Ta’amu.
The playoff semifinals begin on June 25 in Canton, Ohio.
–Field Level Media