The Edmonton Elks beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to clinch first place in the West Division, earning a home West Final on November 7.
On this episode of Elks 101, Declan, Eddie and Rick celebrate the Elks’ massive achievement and break down how Edmonton got the job done against Winnipeg. With a Grey Cup berth on the line at home, the Double E are putting themselves in an incredible position heading into the postseason.
The guys break down Justin Rankin’s dominant performance, including a huge clock-killing drive that showed exactly why Edmonton is a legitimate Grey Cup contender. Nick Anderson’s outstanding interception and the league’s top-ranked defense also take center stage after another statement performance.
Plus, the crew discusses Edmonton’s slow offensive starts, Cody Fajardo’s passing game, the red-zone adjustments, and whether the offense needs to find another gear before the West Final.