Eskimos at Stampeders 9/2/19 - CFL Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 08/27/2019 at 1:02 PM ET
On Monday September 2, the Edmonton Eskimos visit the Calgary Stampeders in a CFL Week 12 showdown. Edmonton lost to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday 34-28. The Eskimos did not score a touchdown until late in the fourth quarter on a DaVaris Daniels 75-yard touchdown reception. Edmonton kicked seven field goals in the loss as drives stalled seven times between the 20 and 37-yard lines.
Calgary comes off a bye week when they host the Eskimos on Monday, but entered the bye with a disappointing 40-34 overtime loss to Montreal. Calgary led by 11 points late in the game only to see that evaporate and lose in overtime. Nick Arbuckle threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns in the loss while Reginald Begelton caught eight passes for 173 yards and four touchdowns.
Trevor Harris leads the Eskimos in passing with 3,481 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. C.J. Gable is leading in rushing with 720 yards and two touchdowns. Ricky Collins leads the Eskimos in receiving with 50 receptions for 760 yards and three touchdowns, while Greg Ellingson has 53 receptions for 710 yards and four touchdowns.
Nick Arbuckle has thrown for 2,103 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. Terry Williams leads all rushers with 82 yards, while Ka’Deem Carey has rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Reginald Begelton has 49 receptions for 704 yards and five touchdowns, while Eric Rogers has 41 receptions for 450 yards receiving and six touchdowns.
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Calgary has had plenty of time to get over its late-game loss before its bye week and will be well-prepared to host the Eskimos on Monday. Edmonton has had problems finishing drives as seven drives stalled between the 20 and 37-yard line resulting in seven field goals in their loss last Friday to Winnipeg. Lay the points and take the home chalk. Final Score Prediction, Calgary Stampeders win and cover ATS 27-23.
