Tiger-Cats vs Elks Picks and Prediction – 7/14/2023

The Hamilton Tiger Cats will visit Commonwealth Stadium this week for a matchup with the Edmonton Elks. Hamilton comes into week six as one of the worst teams in the league despite their first win a week ago against Ottawa. Matthew Shiltz has led the way under center this season for Hamilton completing 57 of 87 passes for 696 yards and two scores. Bo Levi Mitchell has completed 33 passes for 361 yards and one score despite playing in just two games this season for the Tiger Cats.

James Butler has been a huge weapon for Hamilton this season with 202 yards and two touchdowns on 49 carries across four games, while quarterback Matthew Shiltz has run the ball 11 times for 56 yards in three games. D’haquille Williams has been the top target in the Hamilton offense this season with 303 yards on 17 catches across four games played. Tim White has chipped 1 score and 265 yards on 17 catches, while Terry Godwin II has shipped in 123 yards on 14 catches in four games.

The Edmonton Elks roll into week six as the worst team in the CFL winless through the first five games following a one point loss to Saskatchewan a week ago. Taylor Cornelius has led the way for Edmonton under center completing 60.6% of his passes for 666 yards and two scores Jarrett Doege has spent a bit of time under center as well completing 28 passes for 386 yards and three touchdowns despite playing in just two games.

Kevin Brown has supplied a bulk of the Edmonton offense this season on the ground compiling 209 yards on 46 carries to lead the team. Quarterback Taylor Cornelius has run the ball 15 times for 108 yards and one score, while Shannon Brooks has added 38 yards on 10 carries. Steven Dunbar Jr. is the only real threat in the Edmonton passing attack leading the team with 245 yards on 20 receptions.