Running back Brady Oliveira began as a game-time decision, only to become a major difference-maker as Winnipeg beat Ottawa in CFL action Friday night.

Jake Maier had a decent outing finishing 34-for 41 for 311 yards and one interception but it’s tough to compete when you’re unable to convert in the red zone.

The Edmonton Elks, who haven’t made the playoffs since 2019, moved ahead of Saskatchewan into first in the West Division at 4-1.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders moved into second place in the CFL’s West Division with a 29-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday.

The win allowed Ottawa to improve to 4-2 on the season and remain undefeated at TD Place.

Jackson is also Edmonton's offensive co-ordinator and quarterback coach.

Fans expect the Edmonton Elks to dig themselves out of their hole after four recent losses during Sunday's game against the Ottawa Redblacks.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats fell to 0-4 on the CFL season after losing Sunday night in Ottawa for the first time since 2018.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich does not believe James Butler's injury will be a long term issue.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers fell 23-19 to the Ottawa Redblacks and dropped to 0-2 on the season for the first time since 2016.