Roughriders vs Elks Picks and Prediction – 6/8/2024

This Saskatchewan Roughriders come into the new CFL season with a week 1 matchup on the road against the Edmonton Elks. Saskatchewan won both of their preseason games including a one point victory over this Edmonton team in May. Following an abysmal 6-12 season a year ago Saskatchewan will look to improve on their weaknesses and climb the CFL standings. For more CFL action see our CFL Picks.

Saskatchewan used four different quarterbacks a year ago as Trevor Harris led the way for the team completing 104 passes for 1274 yards and six scores in only five games overall. AJ Oullette was the 4th best running back in the league last year and the leader for Saskatchewan with 178 yards and eight scores compiling 1009 yards in 15 games played. Shane Bane Jr. was receiver #1 for the Rough Riders last year with 93 catches for 1104 yards, while Samuel Emilus returns this year as well following 1097 yards and six scores on 70 grabs.

The Edmonton Elks come into the 2024 season with high hopes following an abysmal 2023 year. Edmonton finished tied for the worst record in the league and the last place team in the West Division last year. Tre Ford was the top quarterback on the Edmonton roster a year ago completing 153 passes for 2069 yards and 12 scores across 16 games played. Kevin Brown led the way on the ground for Edmonton with 186 carries for 1,141 yards and four scores, while quarterback Tre Ford ran the ball 66 times for 622 yards and three touchdowns.

In the last preseason game Edmonton looked terrible with a 17 point loss against the BC Lions. Edmonton only compiled 197 total yards and gave up 428 resulting in the 17 point loss. Malik Henry led the way under center for Edmonton completing 7 passes for 87 yards, while Jarret Doege completed 8 passes for 66 yards and one score. Deontez Alexander was receiver number one for Edmonton with three receptions for 54 yards.