Roughriders vs Elks Picks and Prediction – 6/11/2023

The Saskatchewan Roughriders come into the regular season riding high following a 12 point victory over Winnipeg in week three of the preseason. Offensively Saskatchewan was by far the better team compiling more than 360 total yards as 154 came on the ground. Defensively Saskatchewan did just enough allowing 266 yards holding Winnipeg to just 16 total points.

Saskatchewan mixed it up on the offensive side using three different quarterbacks as Mason Fine led the team completing 9 passes for 86 yards and one score. Trevor Harris shined with his reps as well completing all four passes thrown for 72 yards and one touchdown in the game. Shea Patterson provided a huge spark for Saskatchewan with eight carries for 38 yards and Patterson scored the only rushing touchdown of the game. Derel Walker Shin was the top Saskatchewan receiver with a team high 45 yards and one score on three receptions.

The Edmonton Elks limp into the regular season after a 2 point loss in week two of the preseason to Winnipeg. Offensively Edmonton dominated the game compiling 444 total yards including nearly 300 through the air, but turned the ball over one time and compiled 10 penalties leading to the loss. Defensively Edmonton had issues giving up 265 yards and 25 points after 17 came in the first half for Winnipeg.

Kai Locksley saw most of the action under center for Edmonton completing 15 passes for 183 yards and one score in the game. Edmonton used two other quarterbacks as well combining to complete 14 passes for 101 total yards. Shannon Brooks was the top ball carrier in the game for Edmonton with 13 carries for 72 yards. CJ Sims proved to be the top receiver on the roster with 50 yards on two receptions and Rafael Leonard added 31 yards and one score on the three receptions.