- Matchup: Toronto Argonauts vs Edmonton Elks
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Venue: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcasting On: TSN
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Argonauts (+3.5)
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In an exciting clash, the Edmonton Elks (6-3) will face off against the Toronto Argonauts (4-4) at Commonwealth Stadium this Saturday. The Argonauts are entering this matchup as 3.5-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 62.5. Anticipated starting quarterbacks for this game are Chad Kelly and Cody Fajardo.
During their last outing, the Argonauts played against the Stampeders, clinching a thrilling victory with a score of 33-30. Chad Kelly completed 30 of 43 passes for a remarkable 349 yards and contributed 1 touchdown, although he also threw 4 interceptions. Sam Hicks was the key player on the ground, recording a long rush of 40 yards and scoring a touchdown, finishing the game with 54 yards on 5 carries, averaging 10.8 yards per attempt. Damonte Coxie was the standout receiver, accumulating 161 yards on 8 receptions, averaging an impressive 20.1 yards per catch.
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On average, the Argonauts are performing excellently, ranking 4th in the CFL with 31.6 points per game. Over the season, they have accumulated 2,782 passing yards, leading the league with an average of 347.8 passing yards per contest. Additionally, they average 84.1 rushing yards per game, totaling 673 rushing yards this year. The Toronto Argonauts boast a remarkable average of 431.9 yards per game, placing them 2nd in the league.
Defensively, the Argonauts stand 7th in the league, allowing 31.1 points per game. Their opponents are rushing for an average of 4.5 yards per attempt with total rushing yards amounting to 682 over 8 games, averaging 85.2 yards per game. In terms of passing defense, they’ve allowed 2,434 yards, ranking them 4th in the CFL, with a passing yard average of 304.2 yards per game and a completion rate of 69.3%. Overall, they surrender an average of 389.5 yards per contest, positioning them 6th in the CFL.
In their previous game, the Elks faced the Alouettes, suffering a loss with a score of 48-30. Justin Rankin led the ground game, achieving a long rush of 10 yards and scoring 1 touchdown, finishing with 28 rushing yards on 8 attempts (3.5 yards per rush). Kaion Julien-Grant topped the receiving charts with 58 yards across 4 catches, averaging 14.5 yards per reception. Cody Fajardo had a solid performance, connecting on 22 of 28 passes for 286 yards and 1 touchdown without any interceptions.
In terms of offensive performance, the Elks are ranked 5th in the CFL, averaging 28.8 points per game. They have amassed a total of 2,760 passing yards this season, averaging 306.7 passing yards per game, ranked 4th in the league. On the ground, they average 103.7 yards per game, totaling 933 rushing yards. The Edmonton Elks average 410.3 yards per game, placing them 4th overall in the CFL.
The Elks have allowed 825 rushing yards this season (91.7 yards/game) along with 12 rushing touchdowns. They concede an average of 27.6 points per game, which ranks them 3rd in the league, yielding a total of 248 points. They’ve also surrendered 16 passing touchdowns along with an average of 288.8 passing yards per game, ranking 5th in the CFL.
Who do you think will secure the win against the spread in this football showdown?
Prediction: Back the Toronto Argonauts (+3.5)
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