Edmonton Eskimos: Joe Burnett

Eskimos Dept: EDMONTON - One month after a crushing defeat in Regina, the Edmonton Eskimos knew they had to be better against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday night, according to Winnipeg Free Press. "Our defence played a very gutsy game," said Eskimos head coach Kavis Reed. "Our tackling wasn t the best but they created turnovers and made the stops when we needed them." Edmonton Eskimos Chris Thompson, right, congratulates teammate Joe Burnett on his touchdown against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, during second half CFL football action in Edmonton, Alta., Friday, August 10, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan They got some revenge as Joe Burnett returned a fumble 44 yards for a third-quarter touchdown Friday as Edmonton returned from a bye week with a 28-20 victory at Commonwealth Stadium. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.