Roughriders vs Blue Bombers Picks and Prediction – 9/9/2023

The Saskatchewan Roughriders take a road trip this week for a matchup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Saskatchewan is 6-5 on the year following a 2 point win over this Winnipeg team last week. Trevor Harris has led the way for the Saskatchewan offense thus far this season with 104 completions for 1274 yards and six touchdowns. Jake Dolegala has played well for Saskatchewan this season with 772 yards and four scores across six games played. Stay up to date with our CFL action with our CFL Picks.

Jamal Morrow has been the focal point of the Saskatchewan offense this season leading the team with 598 yards and two scores on 140 carries across 11 games. Tevin Jones is the top receiver for Saskatchewan with 695 yards and two scores on 49 catches. Shawn Bane Jr. has chipped in 689 yards and two scores, while Samuel Emilus has added 630 yards and four touchdowns on 39 grabs. 

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers come into this week as the top team in the West with a 9-2 record overall following their loss last week. Offensively Winnipeg has been dominant this season scoring a second best 31.2 points per game to go along with a second best 283.9 yards through the air per contest. Quarterback Zach Collaros is the third best quarterback in the CFL with 186 completions for 2817 yards and 22 scores in 11 games played.

To go along with a top tier quarterback Winnipeg has the number one running back in the league in Brady Oliveira. Oliveira boasts a league high 990 yards and six scores on 175 carries this season. Dalton Schoen is the top receiver for Winnipeg with 821 yards and seven scores on 47 catches in 12 games. Nic Demski has been option number two in the Winnipeg passing attack with five scores on 786 yards.