Winnipeg Blue Bomers at Saskatchewan Roughriders 9/5/21 - CFL Picks & Predictions
The Blue Bombers are coming here after getting a win in their last game. The win came over the Calgary team by a score of 18-16. The win allowed the Blue Bombers to move to a record of 3-1 record on the year, but it is sitting in second place in the West Division on the year so far.
Zach Collaros ended up leading the Winnipeg team in passing while going 16/25 for 243 yards on the day. The Blue Bombers rushing offense was missing for the most part with 20 carries picking up 90 yards total with a touchdown. Defensively the passing defense was horrible with 313 yards allowed, but no touchdown. The rushing defense gave up 81 yards and a touchdown on the day.
The Roughriders ended up getting a bye week in week 4. However, the game before that seen the Saskatchewan club end up getting a win over the Redblacks by a score of 23-10. With that win the Roughriders moved to a West Division leading 3-0 mark on the year.
Cody Fajardo is the leader when it came to the passing for the Roughriders. Fajardo ended up going 30/35 for 321 yards, but no scores. Saskatchewan ran the ball a total of 21 times for 79 yards and a score. The defense for the Roughriders allowed 176 yards in the air, but did get a pick as well. The defense gave up only 62 yards on the ground and a touchdown out of a total of 16 carries.
In the game here the Roughriders are a very balanced team. The Saskatchewan club is bringing in a good passing offense and a so-so rushing offense, but it is enough to keep the opponents defense off balance. The Blue Bombers have been playing good, but their passing defense is not that good and that will definitely make it harder for Winnipeg to get the win here as Saskatchewan can throw the ball around really good. Final Score Prediction, Saskatchewan Roughriders win 31-20.
