Tuesday Evening Kicker: 2020 Week 11 Recap

The playoff picture is only getting muddier as the season enters its final stretch. The uber-competitive South Division will be a race to the finish between three teams while the North Division is all knotted up. The Kamikazes and Scorpions, meanwhile, cemented their respective holds on the East and West divisions.

Bringing the Wood(s): Scorpions’ fourth-quarter comeback ends Russia’s 6-game win streak

San Juan Scorpions 181.72, Russia Renegades 162 — San Juan got 54 fourth-quarter points from Robert Woods (37.75) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (16.65) to rally to victory over Russia. Quarterback Kirk Cousins scored 22.57 points and tight end Dallas Goedert tallied 22.2. For the Renegades, quarterback Justin Herbert racked up 31.95 points in the loss. Receivers Justin Jefferson (20.35) and CeeDee Lamb (19.5), and tight end Hunter Henry (18.05) were instrumental as well. Next Week: San Juan takes on West foe Ecuador. Russia looks to rebound against North rival Switzerland.

Grainers stave off nutty comeback attempt, drop Squirrels

Ukraine Grainers 201.12, Switzerland Squirrels 187.77 — Ukraine fought off a furious fourth-quarter comeback attempt that saw the Squirrels come within five points. The Grainers pulled away in the end with 22.8 points from receiver Chris Godwin. Quarterback Deshaun Watson led the charge with 35.27 points. Receiver Tyreek Hill racked up 33.9 points and tight end Darren Waller pitched in with 26.55. Receiver Adam Thielen led the way for the Squirrels in the loss with 38.05 points. Receiver Cooper Kupp led the fourth-quarter charge with 31.75 points. Tight end Mark Andrews racked up 24.85 points and quarterback Derek Carr finished with 24.12. Next Week: Ukraine tries to move closer to the North crown in a battle with Jamaica. Switzerland tries to keep its playoff hopes alive in a contest with Russia.

Blitz bombard Egypt; Pharaohs bottom out

Bangkok Blitz 168.82, Egypt Pharaohs 113.5 — Bangkok kept its playoff and South Division title hopes alive with a strong victory over South-leading Egypt. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers continued to lead the way for the Blitz with 24.02 points. Running backs Clyde Edwards-Helaire (23.5) and Antonio Gibson (20.6) were key contributors, as were receivers Mike Williams (20.95) and Antonio Brown (19.25). Egypt hit its low point of the season in the loss. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the team with 27.5 points. Tight end Eric Ebron put up 16.35 points and receiver Robby Anderson added 14.85. Next Week: Bangkok looks to keep rolling in another division bout with Turkey. Egypt tries to stop the slide with a battle against Christmas Island.

Jerks rip past the Ewoks, push for playoffs

Jamaica Jerks 162.82, Ecuador Ewoks 133.53 — After a slow start to the season, the Jerks have been on a fervent run the past four weeks, looking to stake its claim to the final Northwest Conference playoff spot. The Jerks beat the Ewoks behind 42.25 points from receiver Keenan Allen. Running back Dalvin Cook tallied 29.4 points, quarterback Cam Newton added 22.87 and receiver Corey Davis finished with 20.55. Receiver Curtis Samuel led the Ewoks with 26.1 points in the loss. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill picked up 25.43 points and running back Ezekiel Elliott tallied 23.6. Next Week: Jamaica faces a tough matchup with Ukraine. Ecuador tries to stay alive in a tough battle with San Juan.

Kamikazes maintain cruising altitude, zip past Turkey

Nagasaki Kamikazes 202.15, Turkey Jerky 163.78 — Nagasaki continued to roll in a resounding defeat of Turkey. Tight end Travis Kelce scored 33.08 points in the victory. Receivers Diontae Johnson (29.1) and Davante Adams (28.1) were big contributors as well. Quarterback Kyler Murray picked up 24.72 points. For the Jerky, running backs Derrick Henry (25.8) and Melvin Gordon (20.4) were key cogs in the loss. Quarterback Jared Goff scored 28.48 points and receivers Mike Evans (19.65) and Amari Cooper (18.35) had solid games as well. Next Week: Nagasaki takes on division foe Wake Island. Turkey looks for redemption when they face division rival Bangkok.

Island Battle? Defending champs win sparring session

Christmas Island Crabs 151.97, Wake Island Wookiees 93.88 — Wake Island failed to top 100 points for the second-straight week and the third time this season in a big division loss to Christmas Island. Receivers D.J. Moore (27.25) and Tyler Lockett (25.95) led the charge for the Crabs. Quarterback Russell Wilson (24.52) and receiver DeVante Parker (22.85) were big scorers as well. For the Wookiees, running back Mike Davis totaled 19.7 points, tight end T.J. Hockenson added 14.05 and receiver Emmanuel Sanders finished with 12.85. All seven other starters failed to top double digits. Next Week: Christmas Island tangles with Egypt. Wake Island faces a tough matchup with Nagasaki.