- Matchup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Edmonton Elks
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Venue: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+5.5)
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The Edmonton Elks (7-3) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-4) at Commonwealth Stadium this Friday. In this highly anticipated matchup, the Elks are favored by 5.5 points, with an over/under set at 59.5. Expected starting quarterbacks for this game are Zach Collaros and Cody Fajardo.
In their most recent game, the Blue Bombers faced the Redblacks, securing a victory with a score of 33-21. Quarterback Zach Collaros completed 21 out of 31 passes for 222 yards but did not manage to throw any touchdowns. He finished the game without interceptions. Brady Oliveira was a standout performer in the run game, recording a long carry of 22 yards along with a touchdown; he amassed 74 yards on 11 carries, averaging an impressive 6.7 yards per carry. Tim White led the receiving corps with 85 yards from 8 receptions, averaging 10.6 yards per catch.
This season, the Blue Bombers have accumulated 2,258 passing yards, averaging 250.9 yards per game, which ranks 7th in the league. Their total offensive yardage stands at 349.2 yards per game, also placing them 7th in the CFL. On the ground, they average 98.3 rushing yards per game, totaling 885 yards this season. In terms of scoring, the Blue Bombers rank 7th in the CFL, averaging 26.3 points per game.
Defensively, the Blue Bombers have allowed 2,310 passing yards, which is the highest in the CFL. They surrender an average of 385.1 yards per contest, sitting at 6th overall in the league. Additionally, they rank 6th in points allowed, giving up 29.3 points per game. Opponents average 6.2 yards per carry and a total of 128.4 rushing yards per game against them. Over nine games, the Blue Bombers have conceded 256.7 passing yards per contest, with a completion percentage of 66.2%. They have allowed 1,156 rushing yards so far this season.
In their previous matchup, the Elks triumphed over the Argonauts, winning decisively with a score of 42-12. Javon Leake was the leading rusher, registering a long run of 26 yards but did not find the end zone. He finished with 58 yards on just 6 carries, averaging an impressive 9.7 yards per carry. Joshua Cephus was the top receiver, gathering 55 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 9.2 yards per catch. Cody Fajardo completed 25 of 31 passes for 301 yards, throwing one touchdown without any interceptions.
Turning to their scoring ability, the Elks currently rank 4th in the CFL with an average of 30.1 points per game. They have piled up 3,038 passing yards thus far, averaging 303.8 yards per game, which keeps them at 4th place in the league. Their rushing attack averages 109.1 yards per game, leading to a total of 1,091 rushing yards for the season. Overall, the Edmonton Elks boast an average of 412.9 total yards per game, sufficient for 3rd in the CFL.
Defensively, the Elks have allowed 870 rushing yards, averaging 87.0 yards per game, with 13 rushing touchdowns this season. They rank 1st in the CFL for points allowed, averaging 26.0 points per game, with a total of 260 points given up so far. Additionally, they have surrendered 16 passing touchdowns and 285.2 yards through the air, placing them 5th in the league.
Who will come out on top in this highly competitive CFL clash?
Prediction: Select Edmonton Elks (-5.5)
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