Tre Ford’s return because the Edmonton Elks beginning quarterback didn’t go in line with plan on Saturday night time.
Ford misplaced a fumble and threw two interceptions because the West Division-leading Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat the Elks 27-14 at Commonwealth Stadium. The Blue Bombers (8-6) have gained six in a row, and neutralized the CFL’s prime scoring offence.
The Elks misplaced for simply the second time in seven video games, falling to 5-9.
With the rating tied 10-10 within the fourth quarter, Ford’s underthrown move was picked off by Blue Bombers linebacker Michael Ayers, who returned the ball to the Elks’ 36-yard line. Brady Oliveira then unleashed a punishing run of 30 yards, adopted by a six-yard landing scamper, to place the Blue Bombers forward for good.
Oliveira additionally scored a late landing on a five-yard burst up the center.
Oliveira completed with 127 yards dashing on 18 carries. The Elks wasted a improbable dashing day from Justin Rankin, who went for 157 yards on 14 makes an attempt.
Ford completed with 10 completions on 17 passing makes an attempt, and simply 131 yards. Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros went 19-for-27 for 191 yards.
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Ford was restored because the Elks beginning quarterback after recovering from a rib harm, After the Elks misplaced seven in a row to begin the yr, Ford supplanted McLeod-Bethel Thompson because the starter. Ford began two video games, however then was knocked out by the harm. A rejuvenated Bethel-Thompson was 3-1 in 4 subsequent begins, however Elks coach Jarious Jackson made the choice to return to Ford for the Winnipeg recreation.
After Ford’s struggles, Bethel-Thompson was reinstated because the Elks quarterback halfway via the fourth quarter. He couldn’t muster a primary down.
The sport got here to life within the second half, after a primary half to overlook.
Sergio Castillo hit a 49-yard area purpose after the Bombers’ opening drive of the sport, after which the defences dominated for the rest of the opening half-hour, because the 3-0 rating line prompt.
Ford fumbled on a quarterback draw and, later within the half, a display move bounced off the palms of Elks working again Rankin and into the ready arms of Bombers’ defensive again Tony Jones.
Jones punctuated a advantageous defensive half from the Bombers by recovering a fumble from Elks working again Kevin Brown.
However the Bombers couldn’t benefit from the turnover-happy Elks, and Collaros threw a choose of his personal — with Elks defensive again Darrius Bratton snatching the staff’s tenth interception during the last three video games.
The Bombers shook off the offensive cobwebs with their opening drive of the second half, punctuated by an 11-yard landing from Collaros to Ontaria Wilson.
Ford responded with the razzle-dazzle he’s turn out to be recognized for in his brief CFL profession. On a flea-flicker from Rankin, Ford linked on a 26-yard landing strike to Geno Lewis. The ball was underthrown after Rankin pitched the ball again to the quarterback, however Lewis adjusted and was in a position to scamper into the tip zone after beating two defenders to the ball.
Boris Bede tied the sport 10-10 with a 35-yard area purpose. He hit a comfort 45-yard area purpose late within the recreation.
Castillo hit the crossbar on a 53-yard try within the first half. He hit the upright with two minutes left within the third quarter on a 55-yard try. However, he put the sport away with a 23-yarder late within the fourth.
NOTES
Elks linebacker Nyles Morgan reached the 300-tackle mark for his CFL profession. … Elk Leon O’Neal Jr. was ejected for tough play within the third quarter. … The Blue Bombers have gained 10 in a row in opposition to the Elks.
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This was the primary time Winnipeg and Edmonton matched up this season, however they’ll meet once more on Friday within the Manitoba capital.
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