Tuesday Evening Kicker: 2018 Week 5 Recap

WR Odell Beckham scored 29.25 points in the Russia victory.
WR Odell Beckham scored 29.25 points in the Russia victory.

Wentz did these Renegades arrive?

Russia Renegades 154.72, Jamaica Jerks 91.78 — The defending champion Renegades rebounded in a big way from the prior week with a resounding victory over Jamaica. For the Renegades, Odell Beckham exploded for 29.25 points, the New York Jets doled out 23.40 points, and Carson Wentz accrued 22.97 points. For the Jerks, Jared Goff thumped out 18.95 points, Matt Breida soaked up 14.70 points, and Sammy Watkins tacked on 13.80 points. Next week: Russia will host Ukraine and they open as a 3-point favorite. Jamaica will host Ecuador and they open as a 24-point underdog.

TE Zach Ertz led the Scorpions with 27 points.
TE Zach Ertz led the Scorpions with 27 points.

Points taken: West Division rivals battle to much lower score

San Juan Scorpions 143.63, Ecuador Ewoks 112.15 — Last week, the Ewoks and Scorpions both topped 200 points scoring. This week, the points were harder to come by as San Juan knocked off Ecuador in a West Division matchup. For the Scorpions, Zach Ertz propelled the team with 27.00 points, David Johnson mopped up with 24.70 points, and the Minnesota Vikings thumped out 22.20 points. For the Ewoks, Deshaun Watson drilled away for 28.75 points, Robert Woods ponied up 19.90 points, and Ezekiel Elliott notched 19.40 points. Next week: San Juan will travel to Switzerland and they open as a 36-point favorite. Ecuador will travel to Jamaica and they open as a 24-point favorite.

RB Todd Gurley racked up 37.7 points in Bangkok's victory.
RB Todd Gurley racked up 37.7 points in Bangkok’s victory.

Blitz pick up huge South victory over Turkey

Bangkok Blitz 163.87, Turkey Jerky 118.67 — Led by a dynamic effort from their run game, Bangkok racked up a big victory over division rival Turkey. For the Blitz, Todd Gurley piled on 37.70 points, Andrew Luck battered the opponent for 27.67 points, and Stefon Diggs pitched in with 22.00 points. For the Jerky, the Baltimore Ravens flared up for 27.67 points, Mark Ingram wrapped up with 24.50 points, and Philip Rivers doled out 23.20 points. Next week: Bangkok will host Nagasaki and they open as a 6-point underdog. Turkey will host Egypt and they open as a 4-point favorite.

RB Melvin Gordon scored 25.8 points to lead the Crabs to victory.
RB Melvin Gordon scored 25.8 points to lead the Crabs to victory.

Christmas heat wave: Crabs advance to 4-1

Christmas Island Crabs 121.88, Egypt Pharaohs 106.13 — Christmas Island picked up its fourth victory of the season with a close victory over Egypt. For the Crabs, Melvin Gordon played phenomenally, scoring 25.80 points, James White contributed 24.10 points, and Russell Wilson slugged out 18.85 points. For the Pharaohs, Patrick Mahomes added 21.03 points, LeSean McCoy gathered 17.60 points, and Emmanuel Sanders snatched up 16.20 points. Next week: Christmas Island will host Wake Island and they open as a 3-point underdog. Egypt will travel to Turkey and they open as a 4-point underdog.

QB Tom Brady put up 32.37 points for the Squirrels.
QB Tom Brady put up 32.37 points for the Squirrels.

Squirrels maintain North dominance

Switzerland Squirrels 148.47, Ukraine Grainers 116.72 — After starting the season 0-3, Switzerland has stormed back with back-to-back North Division victories over Russia and Ukraine. For the Squirrels, Tom Brady piled on 32.37 points, T.J. Yeldon flared up for 28.20 points, and Adam Thielen chipped in 24.60 points. For the Grainers, Christian McCaffrey wrapped up with 23.70 points, Cam Newton notched 20.65 points, and Keenan Allen picked up 17.70 points. Next week: Switzerland will host San Juan and they open as a 36-point underdog. Ukraine will travel to Russia and they open as a 3-point underdog.

RB James Conner paved the way for the Kamikazes with 38.7 points.
RB James Conner paved the way for the Kamikazes with 38.7 points.

Kamikazes take down the Wookiees

Nagasaki Kamikazes 164.68, Wake Island Wookiees 142.33 — Nagasaki came out on top of Wake Island in a hotly contested East Division battle. For the Kamikazes, James Conner corralled 38.70 points, the Pittsburgh Steelers pounded out 32.80 points, and Antonio Brown poured it on with 28.10 points. For the Wookiees, Saquon Barkley inspired the crowd with 31.90 points, Kenyan Drake hammered home 25.70 points, and the New Orleans Saints gathered 20.33 points. Next week: Nagasaki will travel to Bangkok and they open as a 6-point favorite. Wake Island will travel to Christmas Island and they open as a 3-point favorite.