Kickoff: 7:00 PM MT / 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Commonwealth Stadium — Edmonton, Alberta
Capacity: 56,400
Surface: Natural Grass
Weather Forecast — Edmonton, AB
Temperature: 63–66°F at kickoff
Humidity: 45–50%
Wind: 12–16 mph NW (noticeable impact on deep throws & kicking)
Conditions: Clear skies, cool evening
Impact: Wind will matter—teams throwing with the breeze gain a field‑position edge
Injury Report
Montreal Alouettes
Cody Fajardo (QB): Probable — minor calf tightness
Walter Fletcher (RB): Questionable — hamstring strain
Tyson Philpot (WR): Fully available
Reggie Stubblefield (DB): Out — knee injury
Avery Williams (LB): Probable — shoulder soreness
Edmonton Elks
McLeod Bethel‑Thompson (QB): Fully available
Kevin Brown (RB): Probable — ankle management
Eugene Lewis (WR): Questionable — groin tightness
Jake Ceresna (DL): Out — elbow injury
Nyles Morgan (LB): Probable — wrist
Montreal’s defense loses a key piece in Stubblefield, while Edmonton’s pass rush takes a major hit without Ceresna.
Team Records & Recent Form
Montreal Alouettes (2‑0‑0)
Week 1: 31–17 win vs Hamilton
Week 2: 24–18 win vs Toronto
Offensive Notes:
Fajardo efficient and turnover‑free
Philpot emerging as a top CFL receiver
O‑line has allowed only 3 sacks through two games
Defensive Notes:
Strong against the run
Opportunistic secondary with 3 INTs in two games
Edmonton Elks (1‑0‑0)
Week 1: 27–20 win vs Calgary
Offensive Notes:
Bethel‑Thompson sharp in debut (300+ yards)
Brown provides balance when healthy
Lewis’ availability is crucial for vertical game
Defensive Notes:
Secondary held up well in Week 1
Pass rush weakened without Ceresna
Strong tackling but vulnerable to slot receivers
Series History
2023–2025 Combined: Montreal leads 4–2
Last Meeting: Montreal 28–14 (2025)
Trend: Montreal has won three straight vs Edmonton
At Commonwealth Stadium: Teams split last four meetings
Key Player Matchups
1. Cody Fajardo (MTL) vs Edmonton Secondary
Fajardo thrives on rhythm throws
Edmonton must disguise coverages to disrupt timing
2. Tyson Philpot (MTL) vs Nyles Morgan (EDM) & Slot Coverage
Philpot’s speed and YAC ability are a major mismatch
Edmonton’s linebackers must limit inside breaking routes
3. Kevin Brown (EDM) vs Montreal Front Seven
Brown’s physicality vs Montreal’s disciplined run defense
If Brown is limited, Edmonton becomes one‑dimensional
4. McLeod Bethel‑Thompson (EDM) vs Montreal Pressure
MBT is elite when protected
Montreal’s disguised blitzes could force turnovers
Betting Trends
Montreal Alouettes
6–1 ATS in last 7
Under has hit in 4 of last 6
5–1 in last six road games
Edmonton Elks
3–7 ATS in last 10 home games
Over has hit in 5 of last 7
1–4 in last five vs East Division
Head‑to‑Head Trends
Montreal has won three straight
Last 3 meetings averaged 44.3 points
Montreal has scored 24+ in four straight vs Edmonton
GAME ODDS
Montreal Alouettes – 2.5
Edmonton Elks 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 19, 2026
