cfl Game Recap
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Edmonton Elks Recap - Elks Win 25-20
Winnipeg was unable to contain Justin Rankin on Saturday and the result was a 25-20 Week 19 loss against the Elks.
Bettors who backed the Elks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 52.5.
Justin Rankin rushed for 138 yards, while Cody Fajardo added 25 yards in the win. Kaion Julien-Grant and OJ Hiliare added 69 and 51 receiving yards respectively.
Brady Oliveira rushed for 117 yards for Winnipeg, while Chris Streveler added 8 yards. Zach Collaros threw for 202 yards for the Blue Bombers, while receivers Ontaria Wilson and Jerreth Sterns had 65 and 43 yards respectively.
Edmonton was outgained by Winnipeg 327-307 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 18-15 by the Blue Bombers.
Winnipeg led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:21-29:39 split in that important category.
Edmonton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lions. The Blue Bombers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Saskatchewan.