Tuesday Evening Kicker: 2017 Week 10 Recap

Week 10 was a slate of booms and busts in the MFFL as three games were decided by 10 points or less and three others turned into blowouts. The Force was strong with the Ewoks in their close battle with the Wookiees, the Kamikazes flew away with their virtual bye over Jamaica, Ukraine edged Turkey to stay atop the league, Vietnam brought down league-leading San Juan, the Monsters scared the Pharaohs and Bangkok topped Russia in a battle of the top scorers.

Backfield without Motion: Russia trio drops ball, Renegades get Blitzed

Bangkok Blitz 143.38, Russia Renegades 134.48 — With top scorers Carson Wentz and Kareem Hunt on the bench, the Renegades were forced to go to the bullpen with Ryan Fitzpatrick (13.98) and Jordan Howard (8.4), and the duo, paired with LeSean McCoy’s 10.6 points flopped in relief duties. Running back Todd Gurley (21.8) and wide receivers Larry Fitzgerald (21.3), Robby Anderson (18.6) and DeAndre Hopkins (18.1) led the way to victory for the Blitz. Wide receivers Michael Thomas (20.8) and Demaryius Thomas (15.4) and tight ends Evan Engram (15.1) and Rob Gronkowski (11.4) were instrumental to Russia. Bangkok will look to extend their lead in the South Division when they take on division rival Turkey. Russia will try to climb back into the playoff race when they face North Division foe Greenland.

May the Force be with Ecuador: Ewoks cut down the Wookiees

Ecuador Ewoks 98.53, Wake Island Wookiees 90.3 — Ecuador extended its record to 6-4 and maintained their spot in the playoff race without Ezekiel Elliott, taking down the Wookiees by 8 points. Wide receiver Devin Funchess led the way with 26.2 points. Running back Duke Johnson scored 16.8 and quarterback Andy Dalton notched 14.13. For the Wookiees, quarterback Blake Bortles scored 22.5 points in the loss. Running backs Tevin Coleman (19.8) and Jonathan Stewart (14.4) had strong outings as well. Ecuador will battle West Division rival San Juan next week with Wake Island doing battle with Vietnam.

Your running back ‘Aint better than mine: Ingram and Vietnam top Kamara and Scorpions

Vietnam Velociraptors 167.33, San Juan Scorpions 134.32 — Vietnam scored a league-high 167 points as they took down the league-leading Scorpions by 33. Wide receiver Robert Woods (37.1) and running back Mark Ingram (35.3) had instrumental roles in the victory. Quarterback Russell Wilson (22.33), running back Isaiah Crowell (19.7) and wide receiver DeSean Jackson (14.2) had strong performances as well. Running back Alvin Kamara (27.2) and wide receivers Sterling Shepard (25.2) and A.J. Green (22.5) led the way for the Scorpions. Running back Orleans Darkwa added 15.6 as well. Vietnam will try to stay in the playoff hunt when they take on Wake Island in Week 11. San Juan will try to bounce back when they face Ecuador.

Tank you very much, mon! Kamikazes cruise to easy win over Jamaica

Nagasaki Kamikazes 123.02, Jamaica Jerks 63.58 — With Jamaica in full-on tank mode, the Kamiazes opened the floodgates for a nearly 60-point victory. Running back Le’Veon Bell (21.4), wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (20.7) and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (20.52) led the way for the Kamikazes. The Seattle Seahawks defense scored 24 in a solid outing as well. Quarterback Philip Rivers scored 18.48 points in the loss for the Jerks. Wide receiver Kenny Stills added 11.7 and running back Lamar Miller finished with 10.6. Nagasaki will look to keep rolling when they face league-leading Ukraine. Jamaica will try to inch closer to the top pick when they lay down for Egypt.

No Lion: Ukraine stands alone atop MFFL

Ukraine Grainers 141.75, Turkey Jerky 131.37 — Led by 27.2 points from the Detoit Lions defense, the Grainers edged the Jerky by 10 points to become the lone 8-win team in the league. Quarterback Matthew Stafford added 23.05 points, running back Christian McCaffrey finished with 21, and wide receiver Jarvis Landry added 15.2. For the Jerky, the Atlanta Falcons defense scored a whopping 39.9 points in the loss. Wide receiver Davante Adams added 20 points, quarterback Matt Ryan notched 17.67 and running back Carlos Hyde finished with 15.9. Ukraine will look to clinch the North Division with a victory over Nagasaki. Turkey faces a tough division matchup with Bangkok.

Robbin’ points and Thielen a win: Greenland raids Egypt

Greenland Monsters 130.92, Egypt Pharaohs 94.17 — The Greenland Monsters continue picking up victories in unconventional ways. Wide receiver Adam Thielen scored a season-high 30.6 points to lead the Monsters to a Week 10 win. Quarterback Tom Brady added 24.32 points and tight end Vernon Davis finished with 14.6. For the Pharaohs, wide receivers Golden Tate (21.7) and Emmanuel Sanders (19.7) led the way. Quarterback Dak Prescott added 16.27 in the loss. The Monsters will try to clinch at least second place in the North Division with a battle against the Renegades. Egypt will look to stay alive in the playoff race with a virtual bye against Jamaica.