- Matchup: Ottawa Redblacks vs Edmonton Elks
- Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Venue: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Line: Ottawa Redblacks (+6)
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The Edmonton Elks (3-1) will face off against the Ottawa Redblacks (0-4) at Commonwealth Stadium this Thursday. The Elks enter the game as 6-point favorites, with the over/under set at 57.5. Starting quarterbacks for this matchup are anticipated to be Jake Maier and Cody Fajardo.
In their most recent outing, the Redblacks faced the Roughriders, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 27-22. Quarterback Jake Maier completed 23 of 30 passes, amassing 259 yards and throwing 1 touchdown, remaining interception-free. Running back Greg Bell led the rushing attack with a long run of 21 yards, totaling 45 yards on 9 attempts, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Justin Hardy emerged as the top receiver, achieving 92 yards on 5 catches, which translates to an impressive average of 18.4 yards per reception.
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In terms of scoring, the Redblacks rank 8th in the league, averaging 25.5 points per game. So far this season, they have totaled 1,027 passing yards, which breaks down to an average of 256.8 yards per game, also placing them 8th in the CFL. On the ground, they average 65.5 rushing yards per game with a season total of 262 yards. Overall, the Ottawa Redblacks average 322.2 yards per game, ranking them 9th in the league.
Defensively, the Redblacks are positioned 7th, allowing 34.2 points per game. They give up an average of 4.9 yards per rush, conceding 116.2 rushing yards per game, and have allowed 465 rushing yards over their first four games. In terms of passing defense, Ottawa has yielded 1,253 yards, placing them 5th in the CFL, while allowing an average of 313.2 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 69.3%. Their overall yardage allowed stands at 429.5 yards per game, ranking them 7th in the league.
In their last encounter, the Elks faced the Lions, losing 36-24. Justin Rankin led the rushing effort with a longest run of 15 yards, ending with 19 yards on 7 carries, averaging 2.7 yards. Austin Mack topped the receiving stats with 141 yards from 8 receptions, averaging 17.6 yards. Cody Fajardo had a mixed performance, completing 34 of 51 passes for 395 yards, resulting in 3 touchdowns but also throwing 3 interceptions.
The Elks currently rank 7th in scoring, with an average of 27.0 points per game. This season, they have accumulated 1,140 passing yards, averaging 285.0 per game, which sits them 5th in the CFL. On the ground, they have averaged 117.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 468 for the year. Overall, Edmonton averages 402.0 yards per game, placing them 5th in the league.
Defensively, the Elks allow 26.0 points per game, ranking 3rd in the CFL. They have allowed 104 total points this season. On the ground, they’ve given up 493 rushing yards (123.2 yards per game) and 5 rushing touchdowns. Airborne, they’ve conceded 5 touchdowns and average 282.5 passing yards allowed per game, also ranking 3rd in the league.
Who will prevail in tonight’s CFL showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Ottawa Redblacks (+6)
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