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  • Jyles, Blue Bombers crush Eskimos

    Winnipeg, MB (Sports Network) - Steven Jyles threw for one touchdown and ran for two more, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers picked up a decisive 47-21 win over the Edmonton Eskimos at Canad Inns Stadium in Manitoba.

    Jyles, who was making the start in favor of an injured Buck Pierce, finished the night 14-of-22 for 267 yards and a touchdown, but was also picked off two times in the win for the Blue Bombers (2-2).

    However, Jyles replicated Pierce's instinct for running the ball, posting 63 yards and two scores on eight attempts.

    Ricky Ray, one of three quarterbacks to attempt a pass for the Eskimos (0-4) on the evening, converted 18-of-25 for 202 yards and a couple of majors, but was picked off two times. Arkee Whitlock contributed 64 yards rushing and scored once on 12 carries in the setback.

    Edmonton has now dropped five in a row dating back to last season, the team's most recent victory being a 45-13 thumping of British Columbia on November 6. The last time the Eskimos opened a season 0-4 was back in 1965. The teams are set to face each other again on October 30 in Edmonton.

    07/24 21:51:37 ET

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