- Matchup: BC Lions vs Edmonton Elks
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Line: BC Lions (+1.5)
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In the Division Finals, the Edmonton Elks (13-5) will welcome the BC Lions (10-8) at Commonwealth Stadium this Saturday. The BC Lions enter the game as 1.5-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 57.5. The quarterbacks slated for action are Nathan Rourke and Cody Fajardo.
In their previous matchup, the Lions triumphed over the Roughriders with a score of 33-26. Nathan Rourke threw for 366 yards, completing 21 of 32 attempts, along with 3 touchdown passes and no interceptions. Alexander Horvath led the ground game, compiling 48 rushing yards over 7 carries, with his longest run being 40 yards. Jevon Cottoy was the standout receiver, racking up 131 yards on 8 catches, averaging 16.4 yards per reception.
Throughout the current season, the Lions have amassed 5,395 passing yards, averaging 299.7 yards per game, which positions them 4th in the CFL. Their total offense averages 418.4 yards per game, placing them 2nd in the league. On the ground, the Lions are picking up an average of 118.7 yards per game, having rushed for a total of 2,136 yards. When it comes to scoring, the Lions sit 4th in the CFL with an average of 28.7 points per game.
Defensively, the Lions rank 4th in the league, allowing 26.9 points per game. They permit opponents to run for an average of 4.4 yards per attempt and have allowed 1,284 rushing yards across 18 games, averaging 71.3 rushing yards against per game. In terms of passing defense, the Lions have given up 5,116 yards, positioning them 5th in the CFL, with an average of 284.2 passing yards allowed per game and a completion rate of 69.9%. Overall, they are surrendering an average of 355.6 yards per game, ranking 2nd in the league.
In their last outing, the Elks faced the Roughriders and were defeated 16-9. ShunDerrick Powell led the rushing attack, recording 101 yards on 11 carries, with his longest run being 25 yards and no rushing touchdowns. Zach Mathis topped the receiving charts with 32 yards on 5 receptions, averaging 6.4 yards per catch. Taylor Powell completed 26 of 30 passing attempts for 236 yards but did not earn a touchdown and finished the game without an interception.
This season, the Elks have thrown for 4,928 yards, averaging 273.8 yards per game, which places them 6th in the league. They have an overall average of 400.8 yards per game, ranking 4th. On the ground, the Elks average 127.1 rushing yards per game, having totaled 2,287 rushing yards this season. When assessing scoring, the Elks are 3rd in the CFL, averaging 30.1 points per game.
Defensively, the Elks allocate 24.3 points per game, the best in the CFL. This year, they’ve allowed 437 total points, 1,466 rushing yards (81.4 yards per game), and 18 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, they have given up 26 passing touchdowns, averaging 258.7 yards against per game—also ranking them 1st in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in this exciting CFL matchup?
Prediction: Choose Edmonton Elks (-1.5)
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