Game Thread: Edmonton at Saskatchewan

[jerrym]

Ford has won three of his last four games and even the one he lost 35-31 to Calgary was one in which the Elks only allowed the winning TD with 20 seconds to go. However, playing in Riderville is tough for everyone, so I'll pick the Riders.

[ArgoRavi]

I have a gut feeling that Edmonton will win this game. I just can't shake that feeling.

[OV Argo]

I have a gut feeling that Edmonton will win this game. I just can't shake that feeling.

Not so sure Ravi; Tre Ford needs to step-up as a passer - to some good receiver talent there; the Riders D will be swarming him; Jonestown = not sure capable of making adjustments - like lots of run game with a very good back in Brown, plus screens or roll-outs for Ford.

[ArgoRavi]

Not so sure Ravi; Tre Ford needs to step-up as a passer - to some good receiver talent there; the Riders D will be swarming him; Jonestown = not sure capable of making adjustments - like lots of run game with a very good back in Brown, plus screens or roll-outs for Ford.

With Taylor Cornelius at QB, the Elks beat the Riders in Regina late last season and just came up short twice this season. They seem to match up well with the Riders for whatever the reason. The Riders have been wildly inconsistent this season and it just feels like this is one of those weeks where they play another poor game and the Elks take advantage.

[Mocha]

Pretty tight in the first half. Just saw a nice run from Brown. As Suitor pointed out, Ford makes the D cheat the edges, which opens up the middle for Brown.

[jerrym]

This is quite the second half with both teams going back and forth to score TDs, so the score is now 27-27.

[jerrym]

And the Elks score to take the lead 34-27 with Ford running (what else) it in from the 10 yard line with less than six minutes to go.

[Mocha]

That was a fun night of football. Two very close games.

[OV Argo]

Great game by Ford; and Kevin Brown is the best RB talent in the league IMO.

EE have a chance to maybe cross-over; beat the Als in the East semi and then... possible Kelly vs. Ford match-up ?

[jerrym]

And Tre Ford does it again going 13/20 for 173 yards and a TD with another 70 yards rushing and another TD to lead the Elks to yet another win. His recognition of when and where to throw has improved even since last week.

[ArgoRavi]

Great game by Ford; and Kevin Brown is the best RB talent in the league IMO.

EE have a chance to maybe cross-over; beat the Als in the East semi and then... possible Kelly vs. Ford match-up ?

Edmonton's chances of making the playoffs are slim and nil. They would have to win 3 more games than Saskatchewan the rest of the season and the Elks only have 4 games left. I agree, OV, that they have a better chance of crossing over but, even still, they would have to win 2 more games than Hamilton the rest of the way and the Elks are running out of games. Hamilton currently has two games in hand on the Elks while the Riders have one game in hand.

BTW, I am thrilled that I picked Edmonton in this game. Did anyone else pick the Elks?