ESKIMOS ROUT RIDERS, TAKE TOP SPOT IN CFL WEST

EDMONTON Matt Nichols threw two touchdown passes as the Edmonton Eskimos won their fourth in a row with a 30-5 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday.

The Eskimos (4-1) now sit in sole possession of first place in the Canadian Football League’s West Division and have not allowed a touchdown in two straight games. The loss kept Saskatchewan winless at 0-6.

Edmonton is on the road for its next two games, heading to B.C. to face the Lions next Thursday. The Riders are next in Toronto to tackle the Argonauts the following Saturday.