- Matchup: Edmonton Elks vs Montreal Alouettes
- Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Venue: Percival-Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, QC
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Lines: Edmonton Elks (+3.5)
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Percival-Molson Memorial Stadium will host an exciting battle as the Montreal Alouettes (7-1) take on the Edmonton Elks (6-2) this Saturday. The Alouettes are favored by 3.5 points, with an over/under set at 58.5. The quarterbacks to watch are Cody Fajardo and Davis Alexander.
In their previous matchup, the Elks faced the Roughriders but fell short, losing 28-26. Cody Fajardo completed 22 of 28 passes, amassing 286 yards and securing 1 touchdown without any interceptions. Justin Rankin was a key player on the ground, achieving a longest run of 10 yards and scoring 1 rushing touchdown. He gained 28 yards on 8 carries, averaging 3.5 yards per attempt. Kaion Julien-Grant led the receiving corps with 58 yards on 4 receptions, averaging 14.5 yards per catch.
When it comes to scoring, the Elks find themselves 5th in the league, averaging 28.6 points per game. This season, they have accumulated 2,474 passing yards, translating to an average of 309.2 yards per game, placing them 4th overall. Furthermore, they average 101.0 rushing yards per contest with a total of 808 rushing yards. Overall, the Edmonton Elks average 410.2 total yards per game, ranking 4th in the Canadian Football League.
Defensively, the Elks lead the league, allowing just 25.0 points per game. They enable an average of 4.6 yards per rush and permit 87.0 rushing yards per game, having conceded a total of 696 yards on the ground this season. In terms of passing defense, the Elks have allowed 2,247 yards, ranking 5th in the league, averaging 280.9 passing yards allowed per game with a completion percentage against of 68.3%. This year, they are yielding 367.9 total yards per game, placing them 3rd in the CFL.
In their last game, the Alouettes triumphed over the Redblacks with a score of 34-13. Travis Theis was outstanding on the ground, achieving a long run of 9 yards and scoring 1 touchdown. He rushed for a total of 62 yards on 10 carries, averaging 6.2 yards per carry. Tyson Philpot excelled in the receiving department, racking up 184 yards on 9 receptions, averaging 20.4 yards each. Quarterback Davis Alexander completed 22 of 30 passes, totaling 420 yards and throwing 3 touchdowns without any interceptions.
When it comes to scoring, the Alouettes rank 2nd in the league with an impressive average of 34.1 points per game. They have achieved 2,736 passing yards this season, averaging 342.0 yards per game, placing them 2nd in the CFL. Additionally, they average 110.5 rushing yards per contest with a cumulative 884 rushing yards this year. The Montreal Alouettes lead the league with an average of 452.5 total yards per game.
Montreal has allowed 737 rushing yards (92.1 yards per game) and 8 rushing touchdowns this season. They are letting opponents score an average of 27.1 points per game, which ranks them 2nd in the league, having surrendered a total of 217 points. They have allowed 14 passing touchdowns, giving up 283.4 yards per game, ranking 4th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling matchup?
Prediction: Select Edmonton Elks (+3.5)
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