Tre Ford to lead Elks as Blue Bombers visit Edmonton [Video]

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have won five in a row. The Edmonton Elks have won five of their last six games. They are the two hottest teams in the West.

When they meet Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium, something has to give.

“Yeah, somebody’s got to lose,” said Elks rookie defensive back Devodric Bynum. “It won’t be us, though.”

Bynum is part of a secondary that hauled in nine interceptions in two previous wins over the Calgary Stampeders. Bynum has five picks this year, just one shy of the league lead entering the week.

An Elks defence that gave up a slew of big plays during an 0-7 start to the season has become a takeaway machine, as the team has climbed to 5-8.

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“Our coaches are on us every day,” said Bynum. “Heavy is the …