Blue Bombers vs Roughriders Picks and Prediction – 7/20/2024

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers take a road trip this week for a game in Saskatchewan against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Winnipeg comes into week seven with two wins and four losses overall following a four point victory against Calgary a week ago. Offensively Winnipeg did enough with 444 total yards of offense to score 41 points after an 11 point fourth quarter. Defensively Winnipeg did have some issues giving up 458 yards and 37 points but forced 3 turnovers to seal the victory. For other CFL news CFL Picks.

Jake Maier led the way for the Winnipeg offense completing 20 passes for 316 yards and two scores. Dedrick Mills added 15 carries for 131 yards to lead the team on the ground. Clark Barnes was top receiver with 80 yards on five receptions. Erik Brooks and Marken Michel combined for 59 yards on five total catches to go along with one score each.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders return home in week 7 with just one loss on the year currently sitting in 2^ndplace in the West Division. The Rough Riders took their first loss of the season a week ago 35-20 on the road against the BC Lions. Offensively Saskatchewan was mediocre with 340 yards to score 20 points, but two turnovers cost them the game. Defensively the Roughriders were obliterated giving up more than 450 yards and 35 points including thirteen in the fourth quarter.

Shea Patterson led the way for Saskatchewan completing 17 passes for 278 yards. AJ Oullette ran the ball 12 times for 72 yards and two scores. Samuel Emilus led the team with 161 yards on 8 catches in the game. Kan Schaffer-Baker chipped in 82 yards on 4 receptions.