(MyFantasyLeague.com Fantasy Times Sources - Dec 24, 2007) In a week 16 USFL - USFLnation classic, New York Federals beat a strong Cleveland Venom team by a score of 95 to 80, extending the winning streak for New York Federals to 13 games.

Brandon Jacobs

New York Federals were led to their 15 point victory by a 26 point effort from Brandon Jacobs, who beat the Buffalo Bills defense for 145 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs in addition to 6 receiving yards. With this performance, Jacobs was the number 5 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 16. They also got help from a 16 point effort from Tom Brady, who got by the Miami Dolphins defense for 215 passing yards and 3 passing TDs in addition to 11 rushing yards.

"Our fans were the 12th man today," New York Federals coach David VanGorp said.

Cleveland Venom were helped out in a losing cause by a 21 point effort from the San Diego Chargers Defensive Team. With this performance, the Chargers was the number 5 ranked defensive team for week 16. They also got help from a 21 point effort from Laurence Maroney, who beat the Miami Dolphins defense for 156 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD.

"Our defense was a non-factor," Cleveland Venom coach Adam McMahon said.

Compounding the issue, Cleveland Venom could have scored 100 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Adam McMahon left key players like Shaun Alexander and his corresponding 14 points on the bench.

Cleveland Venom drew the short straw with their schedule this week, as their point total would have resulted in a win against 9 out of 10 other potential opponents in week 16.

This brings the record for New York Federals to 13-0, and drops Cleveland Venom to a record of 9-4.

Coming up in week 17, the 1-12 Green Bay GrimReapers are at Cleveland Venom, where Cleveland Venom are an early 25.5-point favorite, while New York Federals are at the 8-5 Los Angeles Renegades, where Los Angeles Renegades are an early 6.0-point underdog.