The Canadian Football League action continues with two exciting matchups on October 12th, 2024. Football fans can look forward to the Edmonton Elks facing off against the Calgary Stampeders, while the BC Lions take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Let’s dive into the CFL schedule and preview these highly anticipated CFL games today.
Game Overview:
CFL games on October 12th, 2024:
Edmonton Elks vs Calgary Stampeders
Location: McMahon Stadium, Calgary
Date: October 12th, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
TV: CTV (Canada), CFL+ (International)
Stream: CFL+
BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Location: Mosaic Stadium, Regina
Date: October 12th, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
TV: TSN (Canada), CFL+ (International)
Stream: CFL+
Game Previews:
Edmonton Elks vs Calgary Stampeders:
Key Players:
1. Tre Ford (Edmonton): QB – 604 passing yards and 6 touchdowns in limited action
2. Eugene Lewis (Edmonton): WR – 936 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, closing in on 1,000-yard season
3. Reggie Begelton (Calgary): WR – 994 receiving yards, just 6 yards shy of 1,000-yard mark
4. Matthew Shiltz (Calgary): QB – First start of the season, 99 passing yards and 1 touchdown in relief appearance last week
5. Dedrick Mills (Calgary): RB – 683 rushing yards, leading the Stampeders’ ground game
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Calgary -1
Over/Under: 51
Moneyline: Edmonton +105, Calgary -125
BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders:
Key Players:
1. Nathan Rourke (BC): QB – Looking to regain early-season form against Saskatchewan’s pass defense
2. Justin McInnis (BC): WR – League-leading 1,244 receiving yards
3. Trevor Harris (Saskatchewan): QB – 2,993 passing yards and 18 touchdowns
4. Samuel Emilus (Saskatchewan): WR – 979 receiving yards, closing in on 1,000-yard season
5. AJ Ouellette (Saskatchewan): RB – Returning from injury, 466 rushing yards in 7 games
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Saskatchewan -1
Over/Under: 51
Moneyline: BC +105, Saskatchewan -125
CFL Standings:
East Division:
1. Montreal Alouettes (11-3)
2. Toronto Argonauts (9-7)
3. Ottawa Redblacks (8-6)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-10)
West Division:
1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-7)
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-7)
3. BC Lions (8-8)
4. Edmonton Elks (5-11)
5. Calgary Stampeders (4-10)
CFL News:
The Edmonton Elks are eyeing a three-game sweep of the Calgary Stampeders, having won their previous two meetings this season. Calgary, on the other hand, is desperate for a win, having not tasted victory since August 4th. In the BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders matchup, both teams have clinched playoff spots, but are battling for position in the West Division standings. A Saskatchewan win would secure second place and a home playoff game, while a BC victory would put them in second with one game remaining on each team’s schedule.
As the CFL season enters its final stretch, these games carry significant implications for playoff positioning and momentum. Fans eagerly anticipate seeing how the CFL scores will impact the CFL standings. With closely matched teams and high stakes, these matchups promise to deliver exciting football action. Will the underdogs prevail, or will the favorites assert their dominance? Share your predictions and join the conversation as we look forward to another thrilling day of CFL action.
