Tuesday Evening Kicker: 2020 Week 4 Recap

The expected fireworks of another rivalry week turned out to be nothing more than smoke bombs in three of the four division games: all smoke, no fire, and plenty of stink. The Jerky rolled over the Renegades in one non-division game, while the other non-division game, the Scorpions versus Kamikazes, was worth the price of admission.

And then there was one: Scorpions bring down Kamikazes to remain unbeaten

San Juan Scorpions 169.3, Nagasaki Kamikazes 161.98 — In a battle between the league’s two highest scoring teams, the Scorpions remained the league’s last unbeaten team with a 7-point victory over Nagasaki. Wide receivers Terry McLaurin (29.3) and Stefon Diggs (21.75) were among the Scorpions’ top scorers. Quarterback Josh Allen continued his hot start to the season with 28.1 points. Running back Alvin Kamara added 24.7. For the short-handed Kamikazes, missing much of their team to injuries and COVID precautions, tight end Robert Tonyan led the way with 37.8 points. Quarterback Kyler Murray added 25.43 points and running back Aaron Jones finished with 25.1. Next Week: San Juan will try to stay unbeaten when they take on Egypt. Nagasaki will look to rebound against Switzerland.

Kings of the South: Pharaohs crush the insurrection, drop Blitz

Egypt Pharaohs 212.87, Bangkok Blitz 133.83 — The defending South Division champion Pharaohs had a message for the resurgent Blitz: it’s still our crown. Egypt scored a 79-point victory behind a dominant performance from several players. Running back Joe Mixon scored 47.1 points and receiver Odell Beckham tallied 43.3 to lead the way. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes put up 23.02 points, receiver Robby Anderson tallied 23.15 and running back Ronald Jones finished with 22.8. Quarterback Dak Prescott continued his hot start to the season, scoring 40.58 points and accounting for 30% of the Blitz’s production in the loss. Running Back Devin Singletary added 22.2 points and rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire finished with 15.3. Next Week: Egypt will try to replicate its offensive success when they take on the high-powered, undefeated Scorpions. Bangkok will seek to rebound in a battle with Jamaica.

On their last Crab leg: Christmas Island fends off furious Wookiee comeback

Christmas Island Crabs 133.35, Wake Island Wookiees 128.9 — The defending champion Crabs took a 70-point lead into the fourth quarter against East Division rival Wake Island. The Wookiees battled back with 58 fourth-quarter points but their comeback fell just short. Wide Receiver DeVante Parker tallied 26.5 points to lead the Crabs to victory. Running Back Jerick McKinnon scored 25.5 points and quarterback Russell Wilson finished with 24.3. Running Backs Mike Davis (25.3) and Todd Gurley (22.5) led the way for the Wookiees in the loss. Quarterback Matt Ryan finished with 17.9 points while tight end T.J. Hockenson added 12.9. Next Week: Christmas Island will try to extend their win streak to 3 when they take on Russia. Wake Island seeks its second victory of the season against a tough Ukraine team.

Hot Jerky too strong for Renegades

Turkey Jerky 199.92, Russia Renegades 160.88 — The Jerky fell just shy of 200 points in an offensive explosion led by a trio of stars. Wide Receivers Amari Cooper (42.4) and Mike Evans (30.4) helped pave the way to victory while running back Melvin Gordon added 30.4. The Philadelphia Eagles defense also added 25.25. The Renegades received a burst of scoring from receivers CeeDee Lamb (28.65) and Allen Robinson (28.1), quarterback Lamar Jackson (27.63) and running back Kareem Hunt (21.3). Next Week: Turkey looks for victory number three when they take on Ecuador. Russia will try to rebound when they face Christmas Island.

Grainers start slow, flourish late; take out the Squirrels

Ukraine Grainers 180.6, Switzerland Squirrels 148 — Ukraine knew they needed a burst of energy while trailing 148-97 heading into halftime. The team went out and scored 83 second-half points and blanked the Squirrels en route to a big North Division victory. Tight End George Kittle scored 49.55 points in his comeback game from injury. Receiver Will Fuller tacked on 26.05 points, quarterback Deshaun Watson finished with 22.9 and tight end Darren Waller added 20.3. Switzerland received 30.9 points from receiver Adam Thielen in the loss. Quarterback Gardner Minshew posted 24.75 points, tight end Mark Andrews put up 22.95, and receiver Cooper Kupp added 20.15. Next Week: Ukraine will do battle with Wake Island while Switzerland takes on Nagasaki.

Pick on someone your own size: Jerks bully the Ewoks

Jamaica Jerks 161.45, Ecuador Ewoks 134.2 — Jamaica took the upper hand for second place in the West Division with a sound victory over Ecuador. Running Backs Dalvin Cook (34) and Chris Carson (28.2) had strong performances to lead the Jerks. Rookie quarterback Joe Burrow added 20.15 points while receivers Kenny Golladay (20.2) and Laviska Shenault (17.3) were instrumental as well. The Ewoks jumped out to an early lead behind Sam Darnold’s 29.02 points, but quickly let that lead evaporate. Running Back Ezekiel Elliott scored 21.9 points while receivers Keenan Allen (18.7) and Hunter Renfrow (14.2) pitched in as well. Next Week: Jamaica looks for its third victory of the season when they take on Bangkok. Ecuador will try to rebound against Turkey.