Overview

• Edmonton enters Saturday’s game at 1-5 and needs a victory to remain in playoff contention one-third into the season
• Quarterback Cody Fajardo has delivered consecutive strong outings, including 346 passing yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns in the last game
• After leading the CFL in rushing a year ago, the Elks managed just 25 yards on the ground in their 21-18 loss to Saskatchewan
• Edmonton’s offensive line allowed eight sacks in the last outing, with lineman Mark Korte urging better execution to protect the quarterback
• Linebackers Nick Anderson and Michael Brodrique, defensive back Royce Metchie and receiver Zach Mathis are all sidelined by injuries ahead of the matchup