Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Elks 9/18/21 - CFL Picks & Predictions
Winnipeg comes here after getting a nice win in their last game. The win came over the Roughriders by a score of 33-9. With the win the Blue Bombers moved to a record of 5-1 on the year which is in first place in the West Division.
The Blue Bombers used 2 quarterbacks who combined to go 19/23 for 328 yards and 2 touchdowns. The rushing offense picked up 97 yards on 26 carries. The defense allowed 250 yards in the air and did get a pick in the game. The Blue Bombers allowed 139 yards on the ground with only 24 carries faced.
Edmonton is heading to the game here after getting handed a loss in their last game. The loss came against the Calgary team by a score of 32-16. The loss dropped the Edmonton team to a 2-3 record on the year and 4th place in the West Division.
Trevor Harris was the quarterback for the Elks with 221 yards on 17/25 for passing with a pick. The offense for Edmonton picked up 84 yards on a total of 17 carries. The defense allowed 276 yards in the air and a touchdown, but did get a pick as well. The rushing defense gave up 74 yards and a touchdown on a tota lof 16 carries.
The game here will be one which the Blue Bombers should have an easier time to move around here. Look for the Blue Bombers to dominate the game here in the air, but also have their rushing attack pick up some good yardage as well to close out the game. Final Score Prediction, Winnipeg Blue Bombers win 49-14.
