• Brady Oliveira rushes for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns • Justin Rankin gains 157 rushing yards for Edmonton in losing effort • Winnipeg improves to 8-6 on the season, Edmonton falls to 5-9
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
EDM
0
0
10
4
0
14
Loss
WPG
3
0
7
17
0
27
Win
Game Recap: The Winnipeg Blue Bombers used a strong fourth quarter to defeat the Edmonton Elks 27-14 on the road. After a low-scoring first half, Winnipeg outscored Edmonton 24-14 in the second half to pull away for the victory. The win improves Winnipeg’s record to 8-6 on the season, while Edmonton drops to 5-9.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Winnipeg vs Edmonton.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Performance:
The Blue Bombers’ offense found its rhythm in the second half, led by a strong rushing attack. Quarterback Zach Collaros was efficient, completing 19 of 27 passes for 191 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
Top Defensive Players: • Tony Jones: LB – 6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT • Brandon Alexander: DB – 4 tackles • Evan Holm: DB – 4 tackles • Michael Ayers: DB – 4 tackles, 1 INT • Michael Griffin II: DB – 2 tackles, 1 sack
Edmonton Elks Performance:
The Elks struggled to sustain offensive drives for much of the game, but found some success on the ground with Justin Rankin’s 157 rushing yards. Quarterbacks Tre Ford and McLeod Bethel-Thompson split time under center.
Top Defensive Players: • Derrick Moncrief: LB – 8 tackles, 1 sack • Nick Anderson: LB – 6 tackles • Darrius Bratton: DB – 5 tackles, 1 INT • Kordell Jackson: DB – 5 tackles • Kai Gray: DB – 3 tackles
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ victory keeps them in second place in the West Division with an 8-6 record. They trail only the Montreal Alouettes (11-2) in the overall CFL standings. The Edmonton Elks fall to 5-9 and remain in fourth place in the West, ahead of only the Calgary Stampeders (4-9).
This win gives Winnipeg some breathing room in the playoff race as they look to secure a postseason berth. For Edmonton, the loss makes their path to the playoffs more difficult with only a few games remaining in the regular season.
Can the Blue Bombers use this win as a springboard for a strong finish to the regular season? Will the Elks be able to rebound and make a late playoff push? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
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