The Eskimos are a much better team than their 6-7 record indicates and this game will be played…in the snow. Edmonton has the second-best quarterback in this league in Ricky Ray and it leads for team passing, ahead of the Montreal Alouettes. But Pierce struggled against the Riders last week when he had only 188 yards passing and Jason Maas had to come in relief. He couldn’t seem to find an offensive rhythm, sustain drives or score points. The Eskimos have dropped four of their last five and they can’t afford to loose this one against the Lions, who won the first and only meeting between these divisional rivals earlier this season, in Edmonton by a score of 40-22. Buck Pierce was named Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Lions to a victory against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Lions also have another potent weapon in Martell Mallett, CFL’s top rusher who has run for 1086 yards so far this season. The Eskimos allowed only two touchdowns in the last two games but if you look at the stats, they are dead last in many defensive categories. Also give an edge to B.C. when it comes to special teams. It will be a closer game than last time but the end result should be the same.
Candian Bacon 10-9-09
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