Following a solid 12-6 season in which they made the playoffs, the Edmonton Eskimos have high hopes in 2018. The Eskimos kick of the 2018 campaign against division rival Winnipeg.
Mike Reilly returns at quarterback for the Eskimos following another outstanding season. Reilly threw for 5830 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2018. Reilly returns arguably the most talented group of receivers in the league, but will be without Brandon Zylstra who signed with the Minnesota Vikings in the offseason. Vidal Hazelton is a top target for Reilly and caught 55 passes for 709 yards and 4 touchdowns last season. Derel Walker also returns for the Eskimos after catching 48 passes for 634 yards and 2 touchdowns in limited duty after returning from the NFL.
Following a surprising 12-6 season, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have high expectations in 2018. The Blue Bombers kick off the 2018 season at home against the Edmonton Eskimos.
Matt Nichols returns at quarterback for the Blue Bombers after throwing for 4472 yards and 28 touchdowns last season. Adarius Bowman was acquired in the offseason from Edmonton and figures to be a large part of the Blue Bombers offense after catching 45 passes for 534 yards and 5 touchdowns in Edmonton last season. Darvin Adams returns for the Blue Bombers and hopes to build on a 2017 season in which he caught 76 passes for 1120 yards and 7 touchdowns.
