Arkee Whitlock ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Edmonton Eskimos into the playoffs with a convincing 45-13 victory over the BC Lions Friday night.

Edmonton won the game as a 4.5-point underdog, while the 58 points made it OVER the posted total of 53.

Ricky Ray completed 19-of-26 for 248 yards with a TD, while also rushing for a pair of touchdowns in the win for the Eskimos.

Martell Mallet led the Lions with 69 yards rushing with a touchdown in a losing effort.