Game Details
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, QC
Broadcast: TSN (Canada), CBS Sports Network (U.S.), CFL+ (International)
Match Overview
The Montreal Alouettes look to bounce back from a disappointing Week 9 loss and maintain their hold on second place in the East Division. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Elks, sitting last in the West, are desperate to snap a three-game losing streak and avoid falling further behind in the playoff race. This is the second meeting between the teams this season. Montreal won the first matchup 38–28 in Edmonton, powered by a strong defensive showing and efficient quarterback play.
Edmonton Elks – Team Form & Key Players
Record: 1–6–0 (West Division)
Last Game: Lost 28–24 vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Points Per Game: 22.9 (8th in CFL)
Opponent PPG: 31.3 (9th in CFL)
Total Yards Allowed: 424.0 YPG (9th in CFL)
Key Players:
Cody Fajardo (QB): 257 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT vs Hamilton
Justin Rankin (RB): 69 yards, 1 TD, 5.8 YPC
Arkell Smith (WR): Emerging deep threat
Nick Anderson (LB): Defensive anchor
Tactical Outlook: The Elks have struggled defensively, allowing over 30 points per game and ranking near the bottom in both rushing and passing yards allowed. Fajardo has taken over at quarterback but has yet to deliver a breakout performance. Edmonton must improve first-down efficiency and time of possession to stay competitive.
Montreal Alouettes – Team Form & Key Players
Record: 5–3–0 (East Division)
Last Game: Lost 34–6 vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Points Per Game: 24.6 (6th in CFL)
Opponent PPG: 25.1 (5th in CFL)
Key Players:
McLeod Bethel-Thompson (QB): 126 yards, 1 INT vs Saskatchewan
Tyler Snead (WR): 88 yards on 7 receptions
Travis Theis (RB): 20 yards on 7 carries
Marc-Antoine Dequoy (DB): Defensive playmaker
Injury Report:
Davis Alexander (QB): Out (six-game injured list)
Tactical Outlook: Montreal’s offense struggled last week, but Bethel-Thompson has the experience to rebound. The Alouettes’ defense remains one of the stingiest in the league, especially against the run. Expect them to pressure Fajardo and force Edmonton into third-and-long situations.
GAME ODDS
Edmonton Elks 50.5
Montreal Alouettes – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025
