Blue Bombers at Eskimos 8/23/19 - CFL Picks & Predictions

On Friday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers look for a second straight victory when they visit the Edmonton Eskimos. The Blue Bombers defeated the BC Lions 32-16 last Thursday. Starting quarterback Matt Nichols was injured late in the victory and his status for Friday is unknown. Chris Streveler could start in Nichols’ place if the Blue Bombers signal caller cannot play.

Edmonton picked up a win on the road in its last outing by defeating the Toronto Argonauts 41-26. Quarterback Trevor Harris passed for 420 yards with three touchdowns and rushed for a pair of TDs as well in the highest scoring game of the season thus far for the Eskimos. The Eskimos won their first in Toronto in three years and must prepare for the 7-2 Blue Bombers on Friday. Matt Nichols leads the Blue Bombers with 1,936 yards passing, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. Andrew Harris leads all rushers with 819 yards, while Chris Streveler has five touchdowns on the ground. The leading receiver is Lucky Whitehead with 31 receptions for 360 yards and two touchdowns.

Trevor Harris leads the Eskimos in passing with 3.051 yards 13 touchdowns and two interceptions. C.J. Gable is leading in rushing with 667 yards. Ricky Collins leads the Eskimos in receiving with 48 receptions for 740 yards and three touchdowns, while Greg Ellingson has 50 receptions for 690 yards and four touchdowns.