Tuesday Evening Kicker: 2020 Wild Card Recap

In the wild card round of the 2020 playoffs, two Northwest Conference teams gained a measure of revenge from Week 13 losses while two Southeast Conference teams used second-half comebacks to advance to the next round of the playoffs.

RB Miles Sanders tallied 32.4 points in the Crabs’ first-round victory.

The Eleventh Plague: Crabs overrun the Pharaohs

Christmas Island Crabs 145.87, Egypt Pharaohs 133.75 — Christmas Island pulled ahead of the Pharaohs in the fourth quarter to secure a wild card victory and set up a rematch with Nagasaki in the Southeast Conference championship. The defending champion Crabs secured 32.4 points from running back Miles Sanders, who had a similar playoff run last year. Running back Austin Ekeler tallied 26.6 points while quarterback Russell Wilson finished with 23.22. For the Pharaohs, the Washington Football Team scored 30.75 points to lead the way. Receiver Robby Anderson put up 23.1 points while quarterback Patrick Mahomes added 21 and running back Ronald Jones finished with 19. Next Week: Christmas Island faces Nagasaki in a 2019 Southeast Conference title game rematch.

WR Allen Robinson scored 34.55 points in Russia’s big playoff victory.

Third Time’s the Charm: Renegades outlast the Grainers

Russia Renegades 194.3, Ukraine Grainers 178.55 — After losing twice in the regular season to the North champion Grainers, Russia earned a measure of revenge with a first round playoff victory. Wide receivers Allen Robinson (34.55) and Calvin Ridley (31.9) led the way for the Renegades. Running back Kareem Hunt scored 30.2 points and quarterback Justin Herbert tallied 22.1. Ukraine was powered by 29.55 points from receiver Tyreek Hill, 28.9 points from Brandon Aiyuk, and 26.7 points from running back David Montgomery. Quarterback Deshaun Watson tallied 20.75 points. Next Week: Russia faces San Juan in the Northwest Conference title game.

WR Stefon Diggs racked up 36.3 points in San Juan’s victory.

Second-half Sting: Scorpions blow the doors off the Jerks in second half

San Juan Scorpions 189.33, Jamaica Jerks 145.42 — After losing a tight game to the Jerks one week ago in the regular season finale, San Juan used a strong second half to blow past Jamaica in the first round of the playoffs. The Scorpions were led by receiver Stefon Diggs with 36.3 points. Running backs Nick Chubb (27.7) and Alvin Kamara (24.6) were key contributors, as was receiver D.K. Metcalf (22.6) and quarterback Josh Allen (22.93). Receiver Keenan Allen led the way for the Jerks with 25.45 points. The Los Angeles Rams tallied 24.45 points while running backs Dalvin Cook (23.4) and Chris Carson (21.2) were instrumental as well. Next Week: San Juan hosts Russia in the Northwest Conference title game.

TE Travis Kelce recorded 33.1 points to help lead Nagasaki to victory.

Kamikazes strike late, take down Turkey

Nagasaki Kamikazes 180.23, Turkey Jerky 157.42 — Nagasaki put up 40 second half points and shut down the Jerky to secure a first round playoff victory. Tight end Travis Kelce led the way for the Kamikazes with 33.1 points. Receivers A.J. Brown (29.45), Davante Adams (28.5), and Michael Thomas (21.4) were big scorers as well. For the Jerky, Derrick Henry exploded for 41.4 points. Running back Kenyan Drake added 20.6 points, receiver Amari Cooper finished with 17.85 points and quarterback Jared Goff tallied 18.47. Next Week: Nagasaki hosts Christmas Island in a rematch of the 2019 Southeast Conference title game.