Edmonton Elks vs Toronto Argonauts Insights, 9/19/2026 CFL Analysis, Tips, and Odds

• Matchup: Edmonton Elks vs Toronto Argonauts
• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, ON
• Broadcast: TSN
• Betting Odds: Edmonton Elks (-1.5)

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This Saturday, the Edmonton Elks (10-3) head to BMO Field to clash with the Toronto Argonauts (7-6). The Argonauts enter this matchup as 1.5-point underdogs, with a total points line set at 61.5. The game will feature starting quarterbacks Cody Fajardo and Chad Kelly.

In their previous game, the Elks triumphed over the Stampeders, finishing 53-16. Quarterback Cody Fajardo completed 14 of 21 passes for 232 yards, tossing 3 touchdown passes and going interception-free. Running back ShunDerrick Powell led the ground game with a 25-yard long run, totaling 97 yards over 14 carries, averaging 6.9 yards per attempt. Joshua Cephus was the standout receiver, racking up 119 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 19.8 yards per catch.

So far this season, the Elks have amassed 3,759 passing yards, averaging 289.2 yards per game, ranking 5th in the league. Overall, the Edmonton squad is generating 406.0 yards per game, positioning them at 4th in the CFL. Their ground game has produced an average of 116.8 yards per game, totaling 1,519 yards. As for scoring, the Elks rank 3rd in the league, averaging 31.8 points per game.

Defensively, the Elks have given up 3,383 passing yards, ranking them 1st in the CFL for yards allowed. Over the season, they have conceded 351.6 yards per game, placing them at 2nd. On defense, they allow an average of 24.8 points per game, also rating 1st in the league. The Elks are limiting opponents to 4.9 yards per rush and 91.4 rushing yards per game. Throughout their 13 games, they have permitted an average of 260.2 yards per game through the air and a completion rate of 66.1%, along with 1,188 total rushing yards allowed.

The Argonauts, in their last outing against the Redblacks, secured a narrow 26-23 victory. Isaiah Smith led the ground game, recording a long run of 16 yards, finishing with 84 yards on 15 carries for an average of 5.6 yards per carry. David Ungerer topped the receiving stats with 175 yards from 7 receptions, averaging 25.0 yards each. Chad Kelly had a notable game, completing 35 of 42 passes for 443 yards with 2 touchdowns, albeit with 2 interceptions.

This season, the Argonauts have thrown for 4,472 yards, averaging 344.0 passing yards per game, ranking 1st in the CFL. Their total yardage per game stands at 426.2, placing them 2nd in the league. On the ground, they average 82.2 yards per game, with a total of 1,068 rushing yards. Scoring-wise, Toronto holds the 5th position in the league with an average of 30.1 points per game.

Defensively, the Argonauts have surrendered 1,168 rushing yards (89.8 yards per game) and 16 rushing touchdowns this season. They allow 29.5 points per game, ranking 6th in the league, with a total points allowed of 384. Furthermore, they have conceded 19 passing touchdowns and 294.5 yards per game, which puts them at 8th in the CFL.

Who will prevail in tonight’s CFL showdown against the spread?

Prediction: Toronto Argonauts (+1.5)