Eskimos at Stampeders 9/3/18 - CFL Picks & Predictions
With a 6-4 record this season, the Edmonton Eskimos are chasing the Calgary Stampeders for first place in the CFL's Western Division. The Eskimos have an outstanding opportunity to make up ground on Calgary if they can defeat the Stampeders on the road.
Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is putting up his typical strong numbers for the Stampeders and has thrown for 2614 yards, 20 touchdowns and just 5 interceptions in 2018. Kamar Jorden is the top receiving threat for the Stampders and has 52 receptions for 895 yards and 6 touchdowns on the season. Davaris Daniels is an additional receiving threat for Calgary and has 38 receptions for 518 yards and 5 touchdowns this season. Don Jackson is the leading rusher for the Stampeders and has 488 yards and 2 touchdowns on 78 carries this year.
This is one game that is going to be a very high scoring affair. The good news for the Stampeders fans is they are able to ground out the ground game quite a bit and this will allow them to burn the clock later in the game. The Eskimos will be able to throw the ball around quite a bit though in the game. Look for the Stampeders to put up some points and then just ground the ball out on Jackson. Final Score Prediction, Calgary Stampeders win in high scoring over game 35-25.