Turnover as neckbreaker: Sea Devils overpower Thunder
Florian Puth
© Eric MühleThe game couldn't have started more painfully for Berlin Thunder against the Hamburg Sea Devils. The first three drives of the game ended in turnovers. Quarterback Jakeb Sullivan threw two interceptions in the first two drives, including a pick six, and receiver Bais Kouanda fumbled after a big play.
Sullivan therefore had to take risks early on and threw a total of 354 passing yards, one passing touchdowns and four interceptions. Thunder finally got into the game in the third quarter. However, the comeback came far too late.
Also, because the game was significantly influenced by a total of six turnovers. Berlin Thunder had to take four, the Hamburg Sea Devils two.
Berlin Thunder at Hamburg Sea Devils: 14:31
The Sea Devils' defense put in a strong performance early on. The offense started the game with a fumble in the first drive, but then scored three touchdowns in a row. Among them was a spectacular 83-yard pass from quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa to Terryon Robinson. The Sea Devils took the momentum early on, something that would not change for the rest of the game.
Tagovailoa played well overall, gaining 230 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, but also throwing one interception. Robinson secured 113 receiving yards and one touchdown, and Running back Chrisman Kyei picked up momentum toward the end of the game and racked up 116 rushing yards.
Sea Devils defensive superstar Kyle Kitchens, who faced his old team for the first time since his transfer, also had reason to smile. Although the three-time ELF Defensive Player of the Year did not record a sack and only made two tackles (one for loss), he secured an important victory against his former team.
The Sea Devils thus go into their Week 5 game against Rhein Fire with a 2-2 record. For Berlin Thunder, it is their third defeat in a row. With a 1-3 record, the team goes into the game against the Fehérvár Enthroners, who are currently 0-3.