The Riders and Eskimos bring week number seven to a conclusion, the second of the CFL's two games in the final bye week for 2012.
Saskatchewan hoping to get back on track and find a way to finish off their games, the final quarter suddenly has become the tipping point for the Riders, where late game collapses provide the opportunity for the opposition to launch the comebacks that leave Rider fans shaking their heads.
Defensive mistakes for the most part have been the problem area in the last few weeks, something that wasn't a concern when the season began, the Riders fans no doubt are hoping that they have sorted out whatever it is that has provided such misfortune, which first led to the end of the thoughts of an undefeated season and more recently have become the thing of a trend, one that the Riders will want to end without delay.
For the Eskimos, a visit by the Riders is always good for a few extra seats sold at the box office and this year provides for a good measuring stick as to their progress in the rebuilding phase they have entered this year.
So far for the Green and Gold the season has been one of steps, a few forward, a few back, though the progress has been on a steady move upwards, dotted by more than a few moments where the old bad habits arise.
Ending the game changing turnovers is probably one of the priorities for Kavis Reed, on a few occasions this year so far the Eskimos have clutched defeat from victory, with an untimely error or turnover, making themselves at times their own worst enemies.
It will be instructive to see if the Eskimos took advantage of their bye week to try and refocus on the jobs at hand and how best to not offer up the other team the victory.
One thing however may be certain, judging by past games of late, points on the board may come infrequently, touchdown visits all but a rumour and with the kickers finding much to do.
Game Time 7:30 MT, 9:30 ET, 6:30 PT Commonwealth Stadium TSN
Saskatchewan 20 at Edmonton 28 (43,178)
Pre Game
CFL Video Preview
Globe and Mail-- Roughriders expected to divide kicking duties Friday against Eskimos
Edmonton Journal-- Roughriders look to rediscover form against Eskimos
Edmonton Sun-- One more time for Esks?
Regina Leader Post-- Riders facing tough defence
Canada.com-- J. C. Sherritt heart of Eskimos defence
Team Backgrounders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Edmonton Eskimos
Post Game
CFL.ca-- Game Recap
CFL.ca-- Video Highlights
Globe and Mail-- Eskimos top Roughriders to move into tie for division lead
National Post-- Steven Jyles leads Eskimos over the Riders
Edmonton Journal--Jyles gets redemption in Eskimos win over Saskatchewan
Edmonton Sun-- Esks win nail biter against Roughriders
Regina Leader Post-- Murray's mutterings from Friday's defeat
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