{"id":892326,"date":"2026-09-11T23:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T23:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/892326\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T23:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T23:26:16","slug":"cfl-week-15-edmonton-elks-9-3-vs-calgary-stampeders-5-7-game-preview-injury-report-and-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/892326\/","title":{"rendered":"CFL Week 15: Edmonton Elks (9-3) vs. Calgary Stampeders (5-7) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Edmonton Elks<\/a> pulled off a great comeback win last week over their natural rivals, Calgary, 38-28 in the annual Labour Day Classic<\/a>. It will now be a back-to-back series when they square off again. Only this time, Edmonton<\/a> will host the Calgary Stampeders<\/a> in the Week 15 showdown.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great week of football on the CFL calendar. All eight scheduled teams will play in a quadruple-header tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Game Details<\/p>\n

Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Commonwealth Stadium \/ Edmonton, Alberta<\/p>\n

Kickoff time: 7:00 pm EST<\/p>\n

Channel: TSN<\/p>\n

Stream: CFL +<\/p>\n

Weather forecast at kickoff: 12\u00b0C. Mainly sunny. It will feel like 11 \u00b0C with a wind gust of 14 km\/h from the northwest. P.O.P. will be 20%.<\/p>\n

Odds<\/p>\n

Spread: Edmonton Elks (- 2.5) \u2013 112 \/ Calgary Stampeders<\/a> (+2.5) + 100<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Edmonton Elks \u2013 164 \/ Calgary Stampeders + 136<\/p>\n

Over \/ Under: Over 62.5 \u2013 110 \/ Under 62.5 \u2013 110<\/p>\n

Via FanDuel Sportsbook<\/p>\n

Game Notes:<\/p>\n

The Labour Day Classic rematch series is tied 18-18.<\/p>\n

Calgary leads the CFL in scoring, averaging 36.2 points per game.<\/p>\n

Calgary has held opposing teams to a 65.4 completion percentage \u2013 a league low.<\/p>\n

Vernon Adams Jr. is a career 8-3 against Edmonton. He is seven touchdown passes away from setting a new career best.<\/p>\n

Dedrick Mills is second in the league with 923 rushing yards. He is looking for his second consecutive 1,000-yard season.<\/p>\n

Edmonton has swept the two-game set six times (most recently in 2024). There have been 19 splits.<\/p>\n

The Elks had the biggest comeback of the season last week, overcoming an 18-point deficit, including a 24-3 fourth quarter.<\/p>\n

Edmonton has not won four straight games in one campaign since 2017, including going 0-2 in opportunities this season.<\/p>\n

Cody Fajardo is 6-6-1 against Calgary. He needs 45 passing yards for 25,000 in his career.<\/p>\n

Nick Anderson had a career-high 12 defensive tackles and one sack last week.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Source: CFL<\/p>\n

Depth Charts<\/p>\n

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Injury Reports:<\/p>\n

Calgary Stampeders<\/p>\n

Bradley Ashmore, OL, Ankle injury, Available<\/p>\n

Reggie Begelton, WR, Knee injury, Questionable<\/p>\n

Ajou Ajou, WR, Neck injury, Questionable<\/p>\n

Zy Alexander, DB, Shoulder injury, Questionable<\/p>\n

Bailey Devin-Scott, DB, Hamstring injury, Out<\/p>\n

Daniel Joseph, DL, Biceps injury, Available<\/p>\n

Anton Haie, DB, Hamstring injury, Available<\/p>\n

Eric Rascoe, LB, Hamstring injury, Out<\/p>\n

Kyle Wilson, LB, Biceps injury, Out<\/p>\n

Edmonton Elks<\/p>\n

Carter Kettyle, WR, Hamstring injury, Doubtful<\/p>\n

Kenny Logan Jr., DB, Knee injury, Questionable<\/p>\n

Eteva Mauga-Clements, LB, Clavicle injury, Questionable<\/p>\n

Brock Mogensen, LB, Hamstring injury, Doubtful<\/p>\n

Jordan Murray, OL, Foot injury, Doubtful<\/p>\n

Ben Sangmuah, DB, Knee injury, Available<\/p>\n

Jordan Williams, DL, Shoulder injury, Questionable<\/p>\n

Jacob Plamondon, Shoulder injury, Out<\/p>\n

Players to watch: Edmonton Elks<\/p>\n

DB \u2013 Tyrell Ford<\/p>\n

There are only positives when describing Tyrell Ford. His football IQ is extraordinary. He\u2019s the anchor behind the Edmonton secondary with 5 interceptions, 7 pass knockdowns, and 41 tackles.<\/p>\n

WR \u2013 Austin Mack<\/p>\n

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\u2019s advantage.<\/p>\n

RB \u2013 Justin Rankin<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

QB \u2013 Cody Fajardo<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

LB \u2013 Nick Anderson and LB \u2013 Joel Dublanko<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

DB \u2013 Chelan Garnes<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Players to watch: Calgary Stampeders<\/p>\n

QB \u2013 Vernon Adams Jr.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

RB \u2013 Dedrick Mills<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

DB \u2013 Ben Labrosse<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

DE \u2013 Clarence Hicks<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

DT \u2013 Jaylon Hutchings<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

WR \u2013 Jaylen Philpot<\/p>\n

Similar to his brother in Montreal, Jaylen\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Keys to an Edmonton victory:<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t start flat.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Keep the pace.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Use the crown to your advantage.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Use the clock.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Prediction<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Final Score<\/p>\n

Edmonton Elks: 29<\/p>\n

Calgary Stampeders: 27<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Edmonton hangs on to a narrow victory over Calgary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Edmonton Elks pulled off a great comeback win last week over their natural rivals, Calgary, 38-28 in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":892327,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[437],"tags":[49,48,521,522,520,82],"class_list":["post-892326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cfl","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-canadian-football-league","tag-canadianfootballleague","tag-cfl","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/892326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=892326"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/892326\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/892327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=892326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=892326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=892326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}