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Elks Seek Response in Saturday Rematch With Stampeders After 28-7 Labour Day Loss

A short, injury-hit turnaround leaves Edmonton leaning on film study.

Edmonton Elks' Justin Rankin, bottom, is tackled by Calgary Stampeders' Godfrey Onyeka during first half CFL football action in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.

Overview

  • With only one full practice day, Edmonton limited work to short walk-throughs and emphasized film study ahead of the Commonwealth Stadium rematch.
  • The Stampeders enter 8-3 with a 6-0 record against West opponents, while the Elks are 4-7 and winless in five divisional games.
  • Calgary’s top-ranked defence has allowed 214 points in 11 games, prompting OC Jordan Maksymic to tweak an offence that failed to score a touchdown on Labour Day.
  • Edmonton’s defence posted its best statistical outing of the season against Calgary’s passing game but now faces injuries to Jake Ceresna, Nick Anderson and Nyles Morgan.
  • Head coach Mark Kilam told players not to ‘flush’ the defeat, and quarterback Cody Fajardo said he didn’t play his best and is using the review as motivation.