The Edmonton Elks are looking to bounce back after their loss to the Toronto Argonauts as they head home to take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
On this episode of Elks 101, Declan, Eddie and Rick preview Edmonton’s matchup with Hamilton, break down the biggest issues facing the Elks, look at the latest around the CFL and make their betting picks for the week.
The biggest focus is Edmonton’s red-zone offense. The Elks are moving the ball at an impressive rate and rank among the CFL’s top offensive teams, but their struggles finishing drives inside the red zone have become a concern.
The guys also discuss Edmonton’s slow starts, the league’s top-ranked defense, Noah Taylor and Malik Carney’s pass rush, and what the Elks need to do defensively against Hamilton.
They also break down the Elks’ rushing attack, Justin Rankin’s role, the importance of starting fast, and whether Edmonton can take advantage of Hamilton’s struggles defending the run.
Plus, the guys discuss potential quarterback situations around the CFL, break down the latest Steele’s & Reels, make their Week 15 betting picks and finish with another edition of Blind Rankings.
Can the Elks bounce back and take another step toward securing the West Final?