EDMONTON \u2014 The Winnipeg Blue Bombers sit four points behind the West Division-leading Edmonton Elks with an important matchup looming on Friday Night Football.<\/p>\n
Winnipeg is trying to build off a 31-22 win over Ottawa in Week 11, while Edmonton posted a convincing 42-12 victory over Toronto.<\/p>\n
The Elks emerged victorious in the only meeting between the two this season, edging the Bombers 23-18 in Week 4.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s three keys to the game for each team ahead of Friday\u2019s 9:30 p.m. ET kickoff, which can be watched on TSN in Canada, on CBSSN in the U.S., or CFL+ internationally.<\/p>\n
RELATED<\/strong> 1. BRADY OLIVEIRA BRINGS IT ALL<\/strong><\/p>\n Running back Brady Oliveira<\/a> looked like a man on a mission last week against the REDBLACKS, taking 18 touches for a total of 154 yards. Edmonton\u2019s defence has been a strength and the more Oliveira can make an impact in the pass and run game, the bigger issue the offence will pose.<\/p>\n 2. LIMIT THE CONTACT<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bombers allowed four sacks against the REDBLACKS. While Zach Collaros is known for staying cool under pressure, having to put up with less of it would be ideal. Offensive linemen Jarrell Broxton, Stanley Bryant<\/a> and Patrick Neufeld will be dealing with an Elks front that\u2019s recorded 18 sacks.<\/p>\n 3. CLOSE SPACE<\/strong><\/p>\n Winnipeg has surrendered a league-high 128.4 rushing yards per game and are set to see a running back in Justin Rankin who can both run and jump into the pass game. The defence, from defensive lineman Jake Ceresna<\/a> and linebacker Kyrie Wilson<\/a> to defensive back Jonathan Moxey<\/a>, has to be prepared for his versatility.<\/p>\n \n\t\t
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\u00bb<\/strong> Game Notes: Blue Bombers at Elks<\/a>
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