Red-hot Tiger-Cats return home to host surging Eskimos

Fresh off a home-and-home sweep of the Toronto Argonauts, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats return home Saturday to host the surging Edmonton Eskimos.

The Ticats overwhelmed the Eskimos with a 49-20 point victory in their only other meeting in Edmonton this season.

Winners of seven of their last eight games, the Ticats have found their stride behind breakout quarterback Zach Collaros. The 27-year-old has been spectacular as he leads the league in touchdowns (24), yards (3,286) and QB rating (113.2).

Meanwhile, the Eskimos are coming off a thrilling 27-16 victory over the Calgary Stampeders in Week 12. Quarterback Mike Reilly threw for three touchdowns and 352 yards, while running back Shakir Bell rushed for 64 yards in the win.

The game pits an unstoppable force against an immovable object. Hamilton boasts the league's highest-scoring offense, having scored 115 more points than its closest competitor, while Edmonton is just a point shy of the Montreal Alouettes for fewest points allowed at 197 this season.

The difference, however, could come down to Hamilton's advantage while playing at Tim Hortons Field, where the team is 11-1 over their last 12 home contests. The Eskimos are 3-3 on the road this season.

A win for Hamilton would extend its lead atop the East, while a win for Edmonton could push them into a tie with Calgary for first in the West.

Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET.