The Edmonton Elks pulled off a great comeback win last week over their natural rivals, Calgary, 38-28 in the annual Labour Day Classic. It will now be a back-to-back series when they square off again. Only this time, Edmonton will host the Calgary Stampeders in the Week 15 showdown.
It’s a great week of football on the CFL calendar. All eight scheduled teams will play in a quadruple-header tomorrow.
Game Details
Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Location: Commonwealth Stadium / Edmonton, Alberta
Kickoff time: 7:00 pm EST
Channel: TSN
Stream: CFL +
Weather forecast at kickoff: 12°C. Mainly sunny. It will feel like 11 °C with a wind gust of 14 km/h from the northwest. P.O.P. will be 20%.
Odds
Spread: Edmonton Elks (- 2.5) – 112 / Calgary Stampeders (+2.5) + 100
Moneyline: Edmonton Elks – 164 / Calgary Stampeders + 136
Over / Under: Over 62.5 – 110 / Under 62.5 – 110
Via FanDuel Sportsbook
Game Notes:
The Labour Day Classic rematch series is tied 18-18.
Calgary leads the CFL in scoring, averaging 36.2 points per game.
Calgary has held opposing teams to a 65.4 completion percentage – a league low.
Vernon Adams Jr. is a career 8-3 against Edmonton. He is seven touchdown passes away from setting a new career best.
Dedrick Mills is second in the league with 923 rushing yards. He is looking for his second consecutive 1,000-yard season.
Edmonton has swept the two-game set six times (most recently in 2024). There have been 19 splits.
The Elks had the biggest comeback of the season last week, overcoming an 18-point deficit, including a 24-3 fourth quarter.
Edmonton has not won four straight games in one campaign since 2017, including going 0-2 in opportunities this season.
Cody Fajardo is 6-6-1 against Calgary. He needs 45 passing yards for 25,000 in his career.
Nick Anderson had a career-high 12 defensive tackles and one sack last week.
Austin Mack needs 75 yards for his second 1,000-yard season and his first since 2023. He set a career-high with 8 touchdowns. He needs 102 receiving yards for 3,000 and five catches for 200.
Source: CFL
Depth Charts
Injury Reports:
Calgary Stampeders
Bradley Ashmore, OL, Ankle injury, Available
Reggie Begelton, WR, Knee injury, Questionable
Ajou Ajou, WR, Neck injury, Questionable
Zy Alexander, DB, Shoulder injury, Questionable
Bailey Devin-Scott, DB, Hamstring injury, Out
Daniel Joseph, DL, Biceps injury, Available
Anton Haie, DB, Hamstring injury, Available
Eric Rascoe, LB, Hamstring injury, Out
Kyle Wilson, LB, Biceps injury, Out
Edmonton Elks
Carter Kettyle, WR, Hamstring injury, Doubtful
Kenny Logan Jr., DB, Knee injury, Questionable
Eteva Mauga-Clements, LB, Clavicle injury, Questionable
Brock Mogensen, LB, Hamstring injury, Doubtful
Jordan Murray, OL, Foot injury, Doubtful
Ben Sangmuah, DB, Knee injury, Available
Jordan Williams, DL, Shoulder injury, Questionable
Jacob Plamondon, Shoulder injury, Out
Players to watch: Edmonton Elks
DB – Tyrell Ford
There are only positives when describing Tyrell Ford. His football IQ is extraordinary. He’s the anchor behind the Edmonton secondary with 5 interceptions, 7 pass knockdowns, and 41 tackles.
WR – Austin Mack
His 59 receptions, 925 receiving yards, 8 touchdowns, and 15.7 yards after the catch this season have been a great feel-good story. Austin Mack can play a big role in clutch moments, using the game clock to Edmonton’s advantage.
RB – Justin Rankin
The 50-yard touchdown run in the Labour Day Classic is one of the best runs this season. He has been the well-oiled machine for the Edmonton offence. Expect Justin Rankin to play a big role in the running and passing game.
QB – Cody Fajardo
He started slow last week in the Labour Day Classic and turned it around. One of the most beautiful traits of Cody Fajardo is his cool, calm, and collected approach when facing a challenge. He plays well under pressure.
LB – Nick Anderson and LB – Joel Dublanko
Both Edmonton linebackers are a blueprint for building your franchise for long-term success. Expect both to have a high number of tackles in this game vs. Calgary.
DB – Chelan Garnes
He is a great player in the defensive backfield. Chelan Garnes has played a big role this season for the Elks with 39 defensive tackles, 4 pass knockdowns, and 1 interception.
Players to watch: Calgary Stampeders
QB – Vernon Adams Jr.
His completion rate is incredible. In his 10 seasons in the CFL, Vernon Adams Jr. has eclipsed a passing rating of 100 plus 5 times (including this season thus far). His 24 touchdown passes to only 2 interceptions speak for themselves. Vernon Adams Jr. can single-handedly carve up a defence.
RB – Dedrick Mills
He is everything you love in a running back. He is also one of the most difficult running backs in the league to contain. His 923 rushing yards with a 6.0 average yards per carry are evident.
DB – Ben Labrosse
Ben Labrosse has had an impeccable breakout season for the Stampeders. His 5 interceptions, 4 pass knockdowns, 19 tackles, and 1 forced fumble have been a success story.
DE – Clarence Hicks
The native of Pensacola, Florida, is one of the best defensive ends in the CFL. He is a hard body to move from the edge on a running scheme if you are an offensive tackle. What Clarence Hicks does well is close the running lane and pressure a quarterback.
DT – Jaylon Hutchings
He will be a problem for the Elks offensive line. He is a master of applying pressure in the backfield. He is also good at deflecting passes.
WR – Jaylen Philpot
Similar to his brother in Montreal, Jaylen’s style of play is a thorn in your defence. His route running is as good as it gets for a wide receiver. His 733 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, and a 13.8 average yards after the catch are all the evidence you need.
Keys to an Edmonton victory:
Don’t start flat.
You can call last week's comeback win resilience. At one point, things did not look good. Resilience is a great attribute for a football team. On the flip side, you cannot afford to play behind in the hope of a victory.
Keep the pace.
Calgary is a lot better than the record shows. They will play with urgency tomorrow. They also have a potent offence. Edmonton must match the score.
Use the crown to your advantage.
Nobody saw this coming, with Edmonton sitting atop the West Division at 9-3. The Elks have been playing phenomenally this year. Score points, create turnovers, and get your home crowd roaring as an advantage.
Use the clock.
It’s up to the offence to chew up as much time on the clock, provided they are not playing behind in the 2nd half. Wear down the Stampeders defence as much as you can.
Prediction
On one side, you have an Edmonton team that would love to hit the 10-win mark sooner rather than later. Calgary needs a win to stay alive in a playoff hunt. The only guarantee is that someone will improve their record.
Final Score
Edmonton Elks: 29
Calgary Stampeders: 27
Expect a back-and-forth game with momentum flipping regularly. This will have all the signs of what the Battle of Alberta is all about.
Edmonton hangs on to a narrow victory over Calgary.