Edmonton head coach Kavis Reed is going with experience over rookie flashes of brilliance.
Reed named veteran Kerry Joseph his starting quarterback ahead of Matt Nichols for when the Eskimos meet the Argonauts in Sunday's CFL Eastern semifinal in Toronto.
"After looking at everything Kerry Joseph is going to be our starter," Reed said Thursday.
"Both of them are happy about the situation. Matt knows that he has an opportunity and Kerry knows the ball is in his hands to get us off to a fast start.
"In a post-season game, Kerry has won a Grey Cup, been an MVP. This is a one-and-done, an elimination game. We looked at all the intangibles, most of the variables and at this time Kerry Joseph has the best understanding of what we're trying to accomplish and he's been on this stage before."
Reed also confirmed that running back Hugh Charles will be the main guy Sunday and a decision on his backup will be made in Toronto.
Charles missed the last two games with a knee injury, but practised the last three days with no noticeable pain.
