Venue: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium — Montreal, Quebec
Scheduled Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Weather Forecast — Montreal, QC (Percival Molson Stadium)
Temperature: 26°C (79°F) at kickoff
Wind: Light SE winds 6–10 km/h
Conditions: Partly cloudy, warm, low chance of precipitation
Impact: Excellent passing conditions; minimal wind influence on special teams
Current Rosters (As of August 2026)
Edmonton Elks
Quarterbacks: McLeod Bethel‑Thompson, Jarret Doege Running Backs: Kevin Brown, Shannon Brooks Receivers: Eugene Lewis, Dillon Mitchell, Kyran Moore, Hakeem Butler Offensive Line: Mark Korte, Tomas Jack‑Kurian, David Foucault, Martez Ivey, Steven Nielsen Defensive Line: Jake Ceresna, Noah Curtis, A.C. Leonard Linebackers: Nyles Morgan, Adam Konar Defensive Backs: Ed Gainey, Loucheiz Purifoy, Marloshawn Franklin Jr., Kai Gray Special Teams: Dean Faithfull (K), Jake Julien (P)
Montreal Alouettes
Quarterbacks: Cody Fajardo, Caleb Evans Running Backs: William Stanback, Jeshrun Antwi Receivers: Austin Mack, Tyler Snead, Cole Spieker, Kaion Julien‑Grant Offensive Line: Pier‑Olivier Lestage, Justin Lawrence, Jamar McGloster, Nick Callender, Llevi Noel Defensive Line: Mustafa Johnson, Shawn Lemon, Lwal Uguak Linebackers: Tyrice Beverette, Darnell Sankey Defensive Backs: Marc‑Antoine Dequoy, Dionté Ruffin, Kabion Ento, Reggie Stubblefield Special Teams: David Côté (K), Joseph Zema (P)
Injury Report
Edmonton Elks
Eugene Lewis — Questionable (ankle)
A.C. Leonard — Probable (shoulder)
Adam Konar — Out (hamstring)
Montreal Alouettes
William Stanback — Questionable (quad)
Austin Mack — Probable (wrist)
Shawn Lemon — Out (knee)
Recent Form
Edmonton Elks — Last 5 Games: 4–1
Offense averaging 28.4 PPG
Defense allowing 21.7 PPG
Bethel‑Thompson completing 70% of passes over last three
Brown averaging 5.6 YPC
Elks have won three straight on the road
Edmonton ranks top‑3 in CFL in explosive pass plays
Montreal Alouettes — Last 5 Games: 5–0
Offense averaging 29.1 PPG
Defense allowing 19.3 PPG
Fajardo’s efficiency improving: 6 TDs, 1 INT over last four
Mack averaging 87 receiving yards per game
Montreal has won six straight at home
Alouettes lead CFL in turnover margin (+8)
Series History
All‑Time: Montreal leads modern series
Last 10 Meetings: Montreal 6–4
2025 Season: Montreal swept 2–0
Edmonton has not won in Montreal since 2020
Average margin in last five meetings: Montreal +9.4
Key Matchups
1. McLeod Bethel‑Thompson vs. Montreal Secondary
MBT’s timing‑based passing attack is thriving.
Montreal’s secondary, led by Dequoy and Ento, is the CFL’s best ball‑hawking unit.
Montreal disguises coverage extremely well — a challenge for MBT’s aggressive intermediate throws.
Edge: Montreal — elite secondary vs. high‑volume passer.
2. William Stanback vs. Edmonton Front Seven
If Stanback plays, Montreal’s run game becomes a major factor.
Edmonton’s linebackers (Morgan, Konar) excel at gap discipline.
Without Stanback, Montreal becomes more pass‑centric.
Edge: Even — depends on Stanback’s availability.
3. Austin Mack vs. Loucheiz Purifoy
Mack is Montreal’s WR1 and a top‑five CFL receiver.
Purifoy’s physicality and ball skills make him Edmonton’s best matchup option.
If Mack wins vertically, Montreal’s offense opens up significantly.
Edge: Slight to Montreal — Mack’s route versatility.
4. Edmonton Offensive Line vs. Montreal Pass Rush
Edmonton’s OL has allowed only 7 sacks all season.
Montreal loses Lemon but still generates pressure with Johnson and Uguak.
MBT thrives when kept clean — Montreal must disrupt rhythm.
Edge: Edmonton — OL stability.
Tactical Breakdown
Edmonton Elks
Strengths: Efficient passing game, strong OL, explosive receivers
Weaknesses: Red‑zone inconsistency, occasional tackling issues
Keys to Win:
Protect MBT
Establish Brown early
Limit Mack’s explosive plays
Montreal Alouettes
Strengths: Turnover margin, home‑field advantage, balanced offense
Weaknesses: Run game inconsistency, pass rush depth
Keys to Win:
Pressure MBT consistently
Maintain Fajardo’s quick‑passing rhythm
Win field position with Côté/Zema
Betting Trends (Through August 2026)
Edmonton Elks
ATS: 5–3
O/U: Over in 5 of last 7
Road ATS: 3–1
Edmonton overs hit due to explosive passing.
Montreal Alouettes
ATS: 6–2
O/U: Under in 4 of last 6
Home ATS: 4–0
Montreal unders hit due to defensive consistency.
Head‑to‑Head Trends
Montreal has covered four straight vs. Edmonton
Unders have hit in three of last five meetings
Average combined score last four games: 45.2
GAME ODDS
Edmonton Elks 59.5
Montreal Alouettes – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026
