ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Shane Stafford threw four touchdown passes to help the Orlando Predators remain in playoff contention with a 51-49 victory over the New Orleans VooDoo on Friday night in the Arena Football League.

Stafford was 23-of-36 for 219 yards, and Levon Thomas led the Predators (9-7) in receiving with 12 catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns.

Danny Wimprine threw five touchdown passes and ran for two scores for the VooDoo (8-7). With the loss, New Orleans missed a chance to clinch a playoff spot.