Tuesday Evening Kicker: 2020 Week 12 Recap

Please disperse! Nothing to see here! Week 12’s MFFL action featured a clean sweep of blowouts, with the closest game being decided by 32 points and the most lopsided by 108. Two teams finished below 100 points, including the Wookiees — who have now failed to top triple-digits for the third straight week and the fourth time this season. The Grainers and Kamikazes both won by more than 100 points. Also, the results of this week set up two key divisional battles in Week 13: Ukraine and Russia will battle while Egypt and Turkey will square off. The winners of those games will take their respective divisions.

Pharaohs crunch Crabs, move closer to division title

Egypt Pharaohs 188.95, Christmas Island Crabs 156.57 — The Pharaohs moved one step closer to successfully defending their South Division title with a big win over the defending champion Crabs. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes scored 34.25 points to lead Egypt to victory. The Washington Football Team added 22.85 points and receiver Robby Anderson finished with 22.65. Running backs Adrian Peterson (20.5) and Ronald Jones (19.1) were instrumental as well. For the Crabs, receiver Deebo Samuel had a huge game with 29.55 points. Receiver DeVante Parker had a big game with 26.9 points while running back Austin Ekeler added 26.7. The Crabs were hurt by the normally explosive Russell Wilson, who tallied just 18.57 points, and running back Miles Sanders who added just 7.4. Next Week: Egypt will do battle with Turkey for the South Division title. Christmas Island tries to secure momentum for their playoff run when they take on Nagasaki.

Jerky jolt Blitz, keep pace for South crown

Turkey Jerky 163.4, Bangkok Blitz 124.23 — Turkey brought its record to .500 but more importantly stayed alive for a shot at the South title with a big win over Bangkok. The Jerky were led by running backs Derrick Henry (43.9) and Kenyan Drake (28.7) as well as receivers Amari Cooper (26.7) and Mike Evans (23.75). The Blitz got a big effort from rookie running back Antonio Gibson, who racked up 40.6 points. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers scored 25.88 points in the loss and the Seattle Seahawks defense added 16.95. Six other Blitz starters scored in single digits. Next Week: Turkey will face Egypt with the winner taking the South Division title. Bangkok tries to keep its fading playoff hopes alive against Wake Island.

Scorpions scamper past Ewoks in West Division battle

San Juan Scorpions 187.58, Ecuador Ewoks 142.17 — The Scorpions tallied more than 180 points for the 8th time this season and cruised to a victory over West rival Ecuador. Receiver DK Metcalf continued to dominate as he racked up 34.95 points. Running back Nick Chubb blew up for 30.4 points, tight end Dallas Goedert added 25.5, and receiver Robert Woods finished with 20.5. For the Ewoks, receivers Jarvis Landry (35.05), Brandin Cooks (17.25), and Curtis Samuel (15.15) were among the team leaders. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill added 20.32. Star running back Ezekiel Elliott had his worst outing of the season with just 3.9 points. Next Week: San Juan looks to roll into the playoffs on a hot streak when they face Jamaica. Ecuador looks to keep their slim playoff hopes alive in a battle with Switzerland.

Russian past the Squirrels: Renegades stay alive for North crown

Russia Renegades 164.48, Switzerland Squirrels 88.69 — Russia kept its division title hopes alive with a resounding victory over North rival Switzerland. Receivers Allen Robinson (33.65), Justin Jefferson (31.75) and Calvin Ridley (21.25) had big performances for the Renegades. Quarterback Justin Herbert totaled 22.48 points and tight end Hunter Henry finished with 17.7. For the Squirrels, the Denver Broncos defense led the way with 15.45 points. The ageless Frank Gore added 15.2 points, receiver Cole Beasley tallied 10.42 and running back Zack Moss finished with 10.6. Next Week: Russia will take on Ukraine for the North Division crown. Switzerland attempts to stay alive for the playoffs in a matchup with Ecuador.

Kamikazes obliterate the Wookiees, cruise to victory

Nagasaki Kamikazes 196.72, Wake Island Wookiees 93.65 — Nagasaki won its fourth straight game and set itself up to claim the scoring title next week with a dominating victory over East rival Wake Island. Running back James Robinson led the way with 31.3 points. Receivers A.J. Brown (28.3) and Davante Adams (22.35) were key contributors as well. The Steelers defense added 22.6 points and tight end Travis Kelce finished with 20.7. The injury-riddled Wookiees played without two starters and failed to top 100 points for the third straight week. Tight end T.J. Hockenson led the way with 17.4 points. Running backs Jamaal Williams (16.7) and Mike Davis (13.9) helped carry the load. Quarterback Daniel Jones finished with 14.2 points. Next Week: Nagasaki tries to close out the season on a high against the defending champion Crabs. Wake Island could be playing for the first overall pick in a battle with Bangkok.

Grainers drain the Jerks, set up North title match

Ukraine Grainers 231.6, Jamaica Jerks 123.2 — Ukraine nearly lapped Jamaica in a commanding 108-point victory. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill blew up the scoreboard with 65.65 points. Fellow receiver Will Fuller posted 39.85 points — before promptly being suspended for the remainder of the season. Quarterback Deshaun Watson tallied 32.85 points while running back David Montgomery scored 27.5 and receiver Chris Godwin finished with 21.95. The normally explosive Jamaica backfield had a rough outing in this one. Dalvin Cook scored just 12.8 points while Chris Carson added 15.5 and J.D. McKissic finished with just 4.9. Receiver Keenan Allen was a key contributor with 20 points. Next Week: Ukraine will battle Russia with the winner securing the North title. Jamaica will try to maintain its grasp on the second wild card spot in the Northwest Conference in a battle with San Juan.