cfl Game Recap
Edmonton Elks vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers Wrap - Winnipeg Wins 45-25
Edmonton couldn't hang with the Blue Bombers on Saturday as Winnipeg blasted the Elks 45-25 in Week 20 action at IG Field.
The Blue Bombers were a -9.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 50.5.
Brady Oliveira rushed for 72 yards, while Johnny Augustin added 41 yards in the win. Kenny Lawler Jr. and Drew Wolitarsky added 98 and 36 receiving yards respectively.
Kevin Brown rushed for 41 yards for Edmonton, while Tre Ford added 14 yards. Tre Ford threw for 288 yards for the Elks, while receivers Eugene Lewis and Emmanuel Arceneaux had 158 and 77 yards respectively.
Edmonton lost the offensive yardage battle to Winnipeg 374-354 yards in Saturday's game. Winnipeg had more first downs as that total ended up 28-16.
The time of possession battle favored Winnipeg as their offense was on the field for 38:52, longer than the 21:08 of their opponents.