BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
TV: TSN / CFL+
The West Division-leading Elks, who clinched a playoff berth with a dominant 53-16 win over Calgary last week (their first postseason appearance since 2019), visit the second-place Argonauts in the East. Edmonton is riding a four-game winning streak and ranks among the league’s best in scoring defence. Toronto has won two straight and is fighting for home-field advantage in the East playoffs. The Elks dominated the previous meeting, winning 42-12 in Edmonton on August 15.
Starting Quarterbacks / Key Offensive Notes
Elks: QB Cody Fajardo — Steady veteran leader with strong dual-threat ability. Edmonton ranks near the top in rushing (116.8 ypg) and overall scoring (31.8 ppg). Justin Rankin is a key rushing threat.
Argonauts: QB Chad Kelly (listed full in recent reports) — Toronto boasts one of the league’s top passing attacks (344.0 ypg, 1st). Receivers Damonte Coxie, David Ungerer, and Tyler Kahmann form a dangerous group.
Edmonton’s balanced attack and stout defence contrast with Toronto’s pass-heavy offence.
Venue & Weather Forecast
BMO Field is an open-air stadium.Forecast for game time: Cloudy to partly cloudy, highs around 18°C (64–65°F), with a 15–40% chance of showers. East winds around 11–13 mph. Mild and potentially damp conditions that could slightly favour the run game and defence.
Injury Reports
Elks
Limited/Questionable: Carter Kettyle (WR, hamstring), Kenny Logan Jr. (DB, knee), Gavin Meyer (DL, shoulder), Shunderrick Powell (RB, ribs), Justin Rankin (RB, head), Jacob Plamondon (FB, shoulder)
Full: Jordan Williams (DL, shoulder)
Core pieces like Fajardo and most of the offensive line remain available.
Argonauts
Limited/Questionable or monitoring: Damonte Coxie (WR, knee), Owen Goss (LB, shoulder), Ryan Hunter (OL, knee), Rush Reimer (OL, knee), Alex Teubner (DB, shoulder), Nolan Ulm (WR, foot)
Chad Kelly (QB, toe) was full in recent practice reports.
Several offensive line and skill-position players are dealing with lingering issues.
Key Player Matchups & Notes
Cody Fajardo / Justin Rankin vs. Toronto front seven — Edmonton’s ground game will test the Argonauts’ run defence.
Chad Kelly vs. Edmonton secondary — Toronto’s top-ranked passing attack against one of the league’s better pass defences (Elks rank 1st in pass yards allowed). Look for Coxie and Ungerer as primary targets.
Special teams and turnovers could swing a potentially tight contest, given both teams’ recent form.
Recent Team Forms
Elks: Excellent at 10-3 with four straight wins, including back-to-back victories over Calgary (38-28 and 53-16). Strong defence (24.8 points allowed per game, 1st).
Argonauts: 7-6 and 2-0 in their last two (wins over Hamilton and Ottawa). Inconsistent overall but capable of high-scoring outputs.
Series History
Edmonton won the only previous 2026 meeting 42-12 at home on August 15. The Elks have generally held the edge in recent interdivisional matchups against Toronto.
Betting Trends
Edmonton is a slight road favourite based on superior record, recent form, and defensive rankings. Totals lean higher due to both teams’ offensive capabilities.
GAME ODDS
Edmonton Elks – 1.5
Toronto Argonauts 62.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 18, 2026
