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Eskimos Down Winnipeg 33-24 - Match Report

Mike Reilly threw for 320 yards and 1 TDs to lead the Eskimos over Winnipeg 33-24 on Saturday in Week 21 action at Commonwealth Stadium.

The Eskimos were a -5.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 52.0.

Mike Reilly completed 29 of 35 pass attempts for 320 yards and 1 TDs for the Eskimos in the win.

Chris Streveler rushed for 76 yards for Winnipeg, while Johnny Augustine added 51 yards. Chris Streveler threw for 190 yards for the Blue Bombers, while receivers Corey Washington and Rashaun Simonise had 80 and 53 yards respectively.

Winnipeg was outgained by Edmonton 481-364 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 31-15 by the Eskimos.

The time of possession battle favored Edmonton as their offense was on the field for 37:05, longer than the 22:55 of their opponents.