CFL Game Preview: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-7-0) vs. Edmonton Elks (6-9-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. MT

Competition: CFL Regular Season, Week 19

Broadcast: TSN (Canada), CFL+ (U.S. & International)

Weather Forecast (Edmonton, AB)

Kickoff Temp: ~54°F (12°C)

Conditions: Clear skies, crisp fall evening

Wind: NW at 10–12 mph

Impact: Passing game could be slightly affected by crosswinds; otherwise ideal football weather

Injury Report

Winnipeg Blue Bombers:

QB Zach Collaros – Active (returned from injury, threw for 367 yards vs Hamilton in last outing)

RB Brady Oliveira – Probable (ankle)

WR Dalton Schoen – Out (knee, season-ending)

DB Evan Holm – Questionable (hamstring)

Edmonton Elks:

QB Cody Fajardo – Active (no INTs since Week 12, steady play)

RB Kevin Brown – Probable (shoulder)

WR Dillon Mitchell – Out (foot)

DB Ed Gainey – Out (hamstring)

Player Matchups

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

QB Zach Collaros: 2,900+ yards, 18 TDs – veteran leader, accurate deep ball.

RB Brady Oliveira: 1,050 yards, 7 TDs – physical runner, key to controlling tempo.

WR Nic Demski: 780 yards, 6 TDs – primary target with Schoen sidelined.

Edmonton Elks

QB Cody Fajardo: 2,700+ yards, 12 TDs, only 3 INTs – efficient, mobile threat.

RB Kevin Brown: 850 yards, 6 TDs – explosive runner, averages 5.6 YPC.

WR Kyran Moore: 620 yards, 3 TDs – reliable possession receiver.

Key Battle: Collaros vs. Edmonton’s secondary. Winnipeg’s passing attack has dominated this matchup, while Edmonton must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.

Team Records & Recent Form

Winnipeg (8-7, 3rd West)

Last 5: W-W-L-L-L

Recent: Beat Hamilton 40-3, Beat Ottawa 26-18, Lost 32-21 @ Hamilton

Strength: Balanced offense, strong run game

Edmonton (6-9, 4th West)

Last 5: W-L-L-W-L

Recent: Beat Saskatchewan 27-25, Lost 29-27 @ Hamilton, Lost 31-30 @ Toronto

Strength: Improved QB play, opportunistic defense

Series History

Winnipeg has won 13 straight vs Edmonton dating back to 2019.

Last meeting: June 26, 2025 – Winnipeg 36, Edmonton 23.

Edmonton’s last win: October 2018.

Betting Trends

Winnipeg: 9-6 ATS this season; 8-7 O/U.

Edmonton: 10-5 ATS; 11 of 15 games have gone Under.

Winnipeg: 5-0 ATS in last 5 vs Edmonton.

Over has hit in 4 of last 5 H2H meetings.

GAME ODDS

Winnipeg Blue Bombers               – 3.5

Edmonton Elks                                  53.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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