The Canadian Football League kicks off an exciting Saturday triple-header on September 7, 2024. With playoff races heating up, all three matchups have major implications in the CFL standings.
Game Overview:
CFL games on September 7, 2024:
Calgary Stampeders vs Edmonton Elks
Location: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS
Stream: CFL+
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Location: IG Field, Winnipeg
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM ET
TV: CTV
Stream: CFL+
Toronto Argonauts vs Ottawa REDBLACKS
Location: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS
Stream: CFL+
Game Previews:
Calgary Stampeders vs Edmonton Elks:
Key Players:
1. Logan Bonner (CGY): QB – Taking over starting role after Jake Maier’s struggles
2. McLeod Bethel-Thompson (EDM): QB – Coming off 486 yard, 3 TD performance last week
3. Reggie Begelton (CGY): WR – Leads Stampeders with 687 receiving yards
4. Tevin Jones (EDM): WR – 549 yards in last 5 games, including 208 last week
5. Julian Howsare (CGY): DL – Key to pressuring Bethel-Thompson
The provincial rivals face off for the second straight week after Edmonton’s 35-20 road win last Saturday. Calgary aims to avoid their first four-game losing streak in 20 years, while the Elks look to climb out of last place in the West Division. With Logan Bonner taking over at QB, the Stampeders will rely heavily on WR Reggie Begelton to spark the offense. Edmonton’s McLeod Bethel-Thompson comes in hot after a career-best 486 yard game and will look to connect again with emerging star Tevin Jones.
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers:
Key Players:
1. Trevor Harris (SSK): QB – 368 yards, 3 TDs last week vs Winnipeg
2. Zach Collaros (WPG): QB – Listed as starter after neck injury scare
3. Samuel Emilus (SSK): WR – 702 yards on the season, emerging as top target
4. Brady Oliveira (WPG): RB – Looking to bounce back after being held to 42 yards
5. Willie Jefferson (WPG): DL – Closes in on 75 career sacks
This Labour Day rematch has major West Division implications with just one point separating these rivals in the standings. Saskatchewan aims for its first back-to-back wins against Winnipeg since 2015 after a thrilling 35-33 victory last week. The Blue Bombers get a boost with Zach Collaros cleared to start after leaving the previous game with a neck injury. Keep an eye on the ground game battle between Winnipeg’s Brady Oliveira and Saskatchewan’s Frankie Hickson.
Toronto Argonauts vs Ottawa REDBLACKS:
Key Players:
1. Chad Kelly (TOR): QB – Seeking third straight 300+ yard passing game
2. Dru Brown (OTT): QB – 2,532 yards, 10 TDs on the season
3. Ka’Deem Carey (TOR): RB – 724 rushing yards, on pace for second 1,000 yard season
4. Justin Hardy (OTT): WR – Second in CFL with 853 receiving yards
5. Adarius Pickett (TOR): DB – One tackle away from 250 for his career
This East Division showdown has major playoff seeding implications. Ottawa looks to extend its lead over the Argos in the Standings. Dru Brown will make his first start against Toronto.
