Tuesday Evening Kicker: 2018 Week 3 Recap

WR Michael Thomas hauled in 22.9 points in Russia's victory over Turkey.
WR Michael Thomas hauled in 22.9 points in Russia’s victory over Turkey.

Renegades pass their way to victory over Turkey

Russia Renegades 136.42, Turkey Jerky 118.50 — The defending champion Russia Renegades secured their first victory of the 2018 season with a fourth quarter surge in defeating Turkey. For the Renegades, Michael Thomas doled out 22.90 points, Jordan Howard wrapped up with 20.90 points, and Odell Beckham ponied up 20.10 points. For the Jerky, Carlos Hyde piled on 28.90 points, Travis Kelce chipped in 19.40 points, and Philip Rivers snatched up 18.03 points. Next week: Russia will travel to Switzerland and they open as a 16-point favorite. Turkey will host Wake Island and they open as a 15-point underdog.

QB Ben Roethlisberger scored 27.97 late points to help the Kamikazes take down the Ewoks.
QB Ben Roethlisberger scored 27.97 late points to help the Kamikazes take down the Ewoks.

Kamikazes use late strike to knock off Ecuador

Nagasaki Kamikazes 160.50, Ecuador Ewoks 135.70 — Nagasaki used a fourth-quarter comeback from the bulk of their lineup to defeat the Ewoks and remain one of only two unbeaten teams. For the Kamikazes, the Pittsburgh Steelers amassed 28.73 points, Ben Roethlisberger got the team going with 27.97 points, and Giovani Bernard supplied 22.00 points. For the Ewoks, Robert Woods piled on 34.30 points, Deshaun Watson delighted the fans with 28.43 points, and Ezekiel Elliott picked up 17.00 points. Next week: Nagasaki will host Christmas Island and they open as a 14-point favorite. Ecuador will travel to Ukraine and they open as a 33-point underdog.

RB Christian McCaffrey tallied 27 points in the Grainers' victory over Bangkok.
RB Christian McCaffrey tallied 27 points in the Grainers’ victory over Bangkok.

Grainers ground the Blitz with dual attack

Ukraine Grainers 143.65, Bangkok Blitz 133.02 — In a close battle in Ukraine, the home team knocked off the Blitz by 10 points. For the Grainers, Cam Newton propelled the team with 32.35 points, Christian McCaffrey delighted the fans with 27.00 points, and the Houston Texans tacked on 20.80 points. For the Blitz, Todd Gurley outpaced the competition with 28.20 points, the Seattle Seahawks flared up for 25.80 points, and Andrew Luck garnered 18.22 points. Next week: Ukraine will host Ecuador and they open as a 33-point favorite. Bangkok will host Egypt and they open as a 11-point favorite.

RB Alvin Kamara scored 37.20 points to lead the Scorpions to victory.
RB Alvin Kamara scored 37.20 points to lead the Scorpions to victory.

The Sting is mightier than the Pinch

San Juan Scorpions 149.74, Christmas Island Crabs 136.40 — San Juan maintained their perfect record with a hard-fought victory in a slugfest with Christmas Island. For the Scorpions, Alvin Kamara propelled the team with 37.20 points, David Johnson soaked up 18.50 points, and the Minnesota Vikings accrued 17.47 points. For the Crabs, the Chicago Bears amassed 26.20 points, Mike Evans corralled 25.70 points, and Melvin Gordon snatched up 19.40 points. Next week: San Juan will travel to Jamaica and they open as a 46-point favorite. Christmas Island will travel to Nagasaki and they open as a 14-point underdog.

QB Matt Ryan threw for 39.97 points in Wake Island's win over Jamaica.
QB Matt Ryan threw for 39.97 points in Wake Island’s win over Jamaica.

Wookiees pummel Jerks into submission

Wake Island Wookiees 141.54, Jamaica Jerks 111.23 — The Wake Island Wookies continued their onslaught of points, scoring more than 140 points for the third straight week, in a victory over Jamaica. For the Wookiees, Matt Ryan exploded for 39.97 points, Saquon Barkley pounded out 26.10 points, and the New Orleans Saints pitched in with 17.67 points. For the Jerks, Ryan Fitzpatrick poured it on with 27.90 points, Matt Breida supplied 16.70 points, and Lamar Miller picked up 15.10 points. Next week: Wake Island will travel to Turkey and they open as a 15-point favorite. Jamaica will host San Juan and they open as a 46-point underdog.

QB Patrick Mahomes continued his hot streak with 27.17 points over Switzerland.
QB Patrick Mahomes continued his hot streak with 27.17 points over Switzerland.

Mahomes fires up Pharaohs in big win over Switzerland

Egypt Pharaohs 157.30, Switzerland Squirrels 120.80 — Egypt blew up the scoreboard, getting 20-plus points from five of its nine starters in a big win over Switzerland. For the Pharaohs, Patrick Mahomes plowed the way with 27.17 points, the Los Angeles Rams notched 22.53 points, and Marshawn Lynch gathered 21.40 points. For the Squirrels, Adam Thielen finished with 24.50 points, Sammy Watkins notched 18.90 points, and Devin Funchess tallied 16.70 points. Next week: Egypt will travel to Bangkok and they open as a 11-point underdog. Switzerland will host Russia and they open as a 16-point underdog.