A short week with three teams enjoying a bye week.
Winnipeg at Edmonton: Blue Bombers Win 26 - 16
The situation in the Edmonton locker room deteriorates with the decions to bench original starting QB, Trevor Harris and likely on the trading block. Suprised at the decision, Harris showed class and continues to be a member of the Elks' team while providing a positive presence to the understudy Cornelius and the rest of the team while on the sidelines. After a 3-2 first quarter, Edmonton's woes appeared to be ending after a close game at 16-16 leading into the 4th quarter, with even a Bombers' touchdown taken away early in the 1st quarter by an Edmonton interception in Elks' own end zone. Edmonton appeared to be destined to end their losing streak (and end Winnipeg's winning streak!) on a certain interception in the 4th with no one in front (for a guaranteed "pick six"); however, dropped immediately. Afterwards, Winnipeg made Elks pay on the ensuing play and drive and stretched the lead to 23-16, closing out with a field goal and a late interception playing the final seconds in a victory formation. Playoff spot secured. Curious to see where Harris ends up - Montreal to replace Adams Jr? Ottawa to add to all the other quarterbacks they have, with the ex-NFL Hodges yet to play? Trade Nichols for Harris? A proven back up to Reilly (BC), Masoli (Hamilton)?
Montreal at Ottawa: Alouettes Win 27 - 16
The last place Redblacks were looking for a break to turn things around with at least one win. Ottawa has suffered from quarterback injuries, unexperienced starting quarterbacks and games being grasped out of the hands of victory by late opposing drives (as in the week prior against Montreal). Even trying for a scheduling break has been difficult playing its third game in 10 days this October. In a rematch with Montreal after the Turkey Bowl, things did not go well again. Although hanging tough in most of the game Ottawa shot themselves in the foot again with momentum drives stopped on interceptions. Rookie quarterback Evans replaced by rookie Christion late in the 4th; however, on his first drive, went down with an ankle injury and carried off the field.
Calgary at BC: Stampeders win 39 - 10
With Calgary pressing in the standings and nipping at a secured playoff spot (despite Edmonton's woes), and a game in hand for BC, the playoff race is an unfamiliar one in the CFL West. Off to a quick scoring drive, BC started with a touchdown but failed at the two point convert. Calgary's Bo Levi replied quickly with his own touchdown pass. The exclamation pont was from Calgary's #32 Roc Thomas returning the ball from hi sown 10 yd line for a touchdown. The "Most Loved Name" award goes to Luther Hakunavanhu.of Calgary.
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