BC Lions Week 7 vs Edmonton Elks, Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds, Keys to the Game, Players to Watch

The BC Lions are coming off a bye week following their 36-24 victory over the Elks to face the Elks again this week. The Edmonton Elks are coming off a dominant 40-17 win over the Ottawa Redblacks in Week 6.

Game Details:Date/Location: Saturday, July 18, 2026 / BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, BCKickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET, 4:0 PM PTChannel: TSN, RDS (Canada), CFL+ (USA, Global)Radio: 730 CKNW/Lions Audio Network/Sher-E- Punjab Radio AM 600Odds (If you place bets, please do so responsibly in moderation):

Spread: B.C. +2.5 (-110), Elks -2.5 (-110)

Moneyline: B.C. +118, Elks -142

Over/Under: 60.5 (Over -110, Under -110)

B.C. Lions (0-3): The BC Lions will look to pick up their 2nd win of the season coming off their bye week after a solid 36-24 win over these same Edmonton Elks in Week 5. Nathan Rourke completed 27 of 36 passes for 320 yards and a touchdown with 2 interceptions, while James Butler rushed 15 times for 135 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Edmonton Elks (3-0): The Edmonton Elks decimated the RedBlacks last week in a 40-17 victory over Ottawa in Week 6. Cody Fajardo completed 19 of 24 passes for 340 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions. Justin Rankin rushed 14 times for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Lions’ Keys to the Game

Contain Justin Rankin’s Running Game

Rankin has been a force this season and is a big part of Edmonton’s success.

Protect the Football

Nathan Rourke threw 2 interceptions in the Week 5 win over Edmonton. Avoiding costly turnovers will be essential in the rematch against a confident Elks defense.

Generate Pressure on Fajardo

Fajardo can hurt opposing defenses, and BC needs to limit his time to make plays.

Keep Pounding the Rock

James Butler’s put up 135 yards and 2 touchdowns while Zander Horvath added 27 yards and a major of his own.

5 Lions to Watch12 QB Nathan Rourke

Rourke has completed 7.3% of his passes so far this season for 1,403 yards and 5 touchdowns with 4 interceptions over 4 games.

20 RB James Butler

Butler has 45 carries for 252 yards (5.6 average) and 4 touchdowns this season.

4 WR Keon Hatcher Sr.

Hatcher keeps putting up big game after big game. Last week he caught 5 passes for 94 yards.

84 WR Jermaine Jackson

Jackson had 149 yards in week 4 and was the most targeted Lion in week 5 when he caught 6 of his 8 targets for 50 yards.

33 S Jackson Findlay

Last game, Findlay had 6 tackles and an interception.

5 Elks to Watch7 QB Cody Fajardo

Fajardo has completed 69.4% of his passes for 1,499 yards and 8 touchdowns with 4 interceptions over 5 games so far this season.

5 RB Justin Rankin

Ranking leads the league in rushing by over 100 yards. He has rushed 67 times for 513 yards (7.7 average) and a league-leading 6 touchdowns.

3 WR Austin Mack

Mack leads the team in receiving with 26 receptions on 43 targets for 367 yards and 3 touchdowns.

88 WR TJ Luther

Last week Luther caught all 4 of his targets for 67 yards. He has 21 catches for 253 yards on the season. Expect Kaion Julien-Grant to also be heavily involved.

91 DE Jordan Brinkman

Last week Brinkman had 4 tackles, including a sack.

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