Tuesday Evening Kicker: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Week 8 had upset written all over it. Among those big wins included Jamaica’s victory over Nagasaki, Turkey’s triumph over Ukraine, and Ecuador’s pounding of Christmas Island. Other wins included Russia’s 1.08 victory over Bangkok, Egypt’s convincing victory over Switzerland and San Juan’s resounding win over Wake Island.

Jerks pound the Kamikazes

Jamaica Jerks 181.3, Nagasaki Kamikazes 154.87 — Running back Dalvin Cook scored 54.6 points to help the Jerks score an upset victory over Nagasaki. Receiver Corey Davis finished with 32.8 points, receiver Keenan Allen added 26.95 points, and quarterback Joe Burrow tallied 22.3. With several key players out, the Kamikazes’ bench players fell flat. Receiver Davante Adams led the team with 36.3 points. Tight end Travis Kelce pitched in with 31.4 points and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense finished with 26.6. Next Week: Jamaica seeks to build off its win against Switzerland. Nagasaki tries to rebound when they take on Egypt.

Jerky discard the Grainers

Turkey Jerky 162.18, Ukraine Grainers 158.5 — Without some key players in the lineup, the Grainers were upended by Turkey behind a solid team effort. Receivers Tyler Boyd (23.25) and Mike Evans (20.25) led the way for the Jerky. Tight ends Jared Cook (19.35) and Hayden Hurst (13.65) pitched in as well. Running back Derrick Henry finished with 20.8. For the Grainers, receivers Tyreek Hill (28.8) and Brandon Aiyuk (27.85) were the team leaders. Backup quarterback Matthew Stafford pitched in with 23.4 and running back Damien Harris finished with 19.4. Next Week: Turkey looks for momentum when they face Wake Island. Ukraine will try to bounce back against San Juan.

Ewoks flatten the Crabs

Ecuador Ewoks 151.22, Christmas Island Crabs 120.5 — Ecuador got some big contributions from several players en route to an upset victory over the defending champions. Receivers Curtis Samuel (24.25) and Travis Fulgham (23.05) led the way for the Ewoks. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill added 19.67 and running back Wayne Gallman finished with 15.6. Russell Wilson led the Crabs with 30.95 points. Unfortunately, the team did not have another player score over 15 points. Running backs Jerick McKinnon (14.5) and JaMycal Hasty (12.5) as well as tight end Dalton Schultz (13.8) were the other key contributors. Next Week: Ecuador will look to keep it rolling against Russia. Christmas Island tries to rebound against Bangkok.

Renegades slip past the Blitz

Russia Renegades 140.53, Bangkok Blitz 139.45 — A back-and-forth battle between Russia’s CeeDee Lamb and Bangkok’s Michael Gallup came down to the wire. A late, 7-yard reception by Lamb put the Renegades over the top and secured the 1-point victory. The Indianapolis Colts defense scored 27.45 points for the Renegades. Receiver Allen Robinson tallied 24.45 points. Running back Josh Jacobs picked up 19 points and Lamar Jackson finished with just 16.88. Receiver Mike Williams scored 25.2 points to lead the Blitz in the loss. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers picked up 23.75 points. Gallup (18.1) and fellow wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (18.2) were instrumental as well. Next Week: Russia will face Ecuador. Bangkok tries to rebound against Christmas Island.

Scorpions overrun the Wookiees

San Juan Scorpions 191.13, Wake Island Wookiees 133.37 — San Juan got explosive efforts from DK Metcalf (47.85) and Robert Woods (33.3) in a 57-point rout over the Wookiees. Running back Alvin Kamara tallied 27.7 points and receiver Stefon Diggs finished with 18.95. For the Wookiees, receiver Julio Jones tallied 26.7 points in the loss. Quarterback Matt Ryan scored 23.52 points and running back Jamaal Williams finished with 21.4. Next Week: San Juan squares off against Ukraine. Wake Island looks to rebound against Turkey.

Pharaohs bury the Squirrels

Egypt Pharaohs 158.92, Switzerland Squirrels 137.93 — Egypt picked up 36.62 points from quarterback Patrick Mahomes in a sound victory over Switzerland. Running back Justin Jackson scored 20.6 points and receivers Sterling Shepard (19.9) and Darius Slayton (15.35) were key contributors as well. The Squirrels picked up 29.25 points from receiver Cooper Kupp in the loss. Running backs Giovani Bernard (25.8) and James Conner (18) pulled their weight. But the Squirrels had three players finish in single digits and played without a kicker. Next Week: Egypt faces a tough challenge against Nagasaki. Switzerland fights for its playoff life against Jamaica.