Every game in the CFL West from now to the end of the season has playoff "implications". Edmonton sits fourth in the division, a mere four points out of top spot, but the Esks have hit a bit of a mid/late season slump, dropping three of their last four. Edmonton's special teams unit, arguably the CFL's best early this season, was burned last Friday on Jason Armstead's 84-yard punt return. Edmonton's offence showed indications of a return to early season form as Ricky Ray went deep early to Maurice Mann and Greg Prator on the games' opening drive.
"Probably a month ago we were probably the best team in the CFL according to many and right now there are four points separating four different teams," says Head Coach Danny Maciocia. "I know it's all gloom and doom, but there is still a lot of football out there and we feel pretty good about our chances. We have four teams in the west with a winning record and it might come down to the last weekend."
Notables
§ Today Jason Goss and Jim Davis are both celebrating birthdays.
§ Andrew Nowacki needs one reception for 100 receptions in his Eskimo career. He needs 10 yards for 1,000 receiving yards in his Eskimo career.
§ Last week, Ricky Ray completed 36 passes to tie Warren Moon for 2nd for completions in a game. Ray owns the team record with 40, set August 20, 2005 vs. Toronto.
§ This is game 4 of 4 consecutive games vs. East Division opponents.
§ This is the 4th of 5 back-to-back series the Eskimos will play this year. The previous 3 were split.
§ Ricky Ray is the 13th CFL quarterback to throw for 26,000 yards in his career.
§ Kamau Peterson needs 30 yards for 2,000 receiving yards in his Eskimo career. He needs 98 yards for 1,000 receiving yards this season.
The Eskimos host the Winnipeg Blue Bomber on Saturday, October 4th at 5:00pm. Buy Eskimo tickets online at ticketmaster.ca or call 451-8000. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club please visit our website at www.esks.com.
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