The CFL schedule continues this weekend with an intriguing West Division matchup on tap for Saturday evening. In today’s lone CFL game, the Saskatchewan Roughriders travel to Edmonton to take on the Elks in a crucial late-season contest with playoff implications.
Game Overview:
CFL games on October 5th, 2024:
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Edmonton Elks
Location: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN
Stream: CFL+
Game Preview:
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Edmonton Elks:
Key Players:
1. Trevor Harris (Saskatchewan): QB – 2,635 passing yards and 16 touchdowns on the season
2. Eugene Lewis (Edmonton): WR – 849 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, including scores in 5 straight games
3. Rolan Milligan Jr. (Saskatchewan): DB – League-leading 7 interceptions
4. Justin Rankin (Edmonton): RB – 564 rushing yards, including 266 yards in last two games
5. Samuel Emilus (Saskatchewan): WR – Team-leading 853 receiving yards
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Saskatchewan -2
Over/Under: 50
Moneyline: Saskatchewan -130, Edmonton +110
CFL Standings:
East Division:
1. Montreal Alouettes (11-3)
2. Ottawa Redblacks (8-6)
3. Toronto Argonauts (8-7)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-10)
West Division:
1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-6)
2. BC Lions (8-8)
3. Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-7)
4. Edmonton Elks (5-10)
5. Calgary Stampeders (4-10)
CFL News:
The Saskatchewan Roughriders enter this game on a two-game winning streak, having defeated Calgary and Ottawa in consecutive weeks. Their recent surge has moved them into second place in the West Division, putting them in position to potentially clinch a playoff spot with a win this week. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Elks are coming off back-to-back losses after winning five of their previous six games. The Elks will be looking to keep their slim playoff hopes alive with a victory at home.
As the CFL regular season winds down, every game takes on added importance in determining the final playoff picture. Fans will be eagerly watching the CFL scores and monitoring the CFL standings to see how this pivotal matchup impacts the postseason race. With the CFL betting odds slightly favoring Saskatchewan, it should be a closely contested affair in Edmonton. Which team do you think will come out on top in this crucial West Division showdown?
