Game Details

• Date/Location: Saturday, September 9, 2024 / Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta
• Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM MT
• Channel: TSN (Canada), ESPN+ (USA)

Odds

• Spread: Edmonton -2 (-110), Calgary +2 (-110)
• Moneyline: Edmonton -130, Calgary +110
• Over/Under: 51 points (Over -110, Under -110)

Calgary Stampeders Overview

The Calgary Stampeders (4-7) head north to battle their provincial rivals, the Edmonton Elks (4-8), in a crucial Week 14 matchup with major playoff implications in the CFL West Division. Calgary is looking to snap a three-game losing streak and earn their first road victory of the 2024 season.

The Stampeders are coming off a disappointing 35-20 loss to these same Elks in the Labour Day Classic. That defeat dropped Calgary into a tie with Edmonton for last place in the West, though both teams remain just four points back of first place in the tightly-packed division.

In a significant shakeup, the Stampeders have announced that quarterback Logan Bonner will get the start on Saturday, replacing veteran Jake Maier. It will be Bonner’s first career CFL start as Calgary searches for an offensive spark.

Key Players

1. Logan Bonner (QB)
• Making first CFL start after completing 8 of 14 passes for 94 yards in limited action this season

2. Dedrick Mills (RB)
• 78 carries for 406 yards (5.2 avg) and 20 receptions for 234 yards

3. Reggie Begelton (WR)
• Team-leading 57 catches for 687 yards and 3 TDs, including 7 grabs for 118 yards last week

4. Peyton Logan (RB/KR)
• Returned punt 104 yards for TD last week, leads CFL with 20.3 yards per punt return

5. Micah Awe (LB)
• Anchors Calgary defense with 63 total tackles and 2 sacks on the season

Keys to the Game

1. Protect the young QB
• Give Logan Bonner time to settle into his first start and build confidence early

2. Establish the run game
• Take pressure off Bonner by getting Mills and the ground attack going

3. Win the turnover battle
• Calgary is -6 in turnover differential this season, must protect the ball and create takeaways

4. Contain Elks’ passing attack
• Edmonton QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw for 486 yards last week

Injury Report

Depth Chart

The Stampeders’ full depth chart can be found on the team’s official website. Key changes this week include Logan Bonner starting at quarterback and Peyton Logan listed as the primary returner on special teams.

Score Prediction

Edmonton Elks 27, Calgary Stampeders 24

The Stampeders show fight in Logan Bonner’s first start, but Edmonton’s high-powered passing attack proves too much as the Elks complete the home-and-home sweep in a close battle.