The BC Lions ride a one-game win streak into Edmonton for the finale of their season series against the Elks.
Game details
| When | Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET |
| Line | BC Lions -1.5 | O/U 57.5 (market view) |
| BC Lions record | 11-8 |
| Edmonton Elks record | 13-5 |
Overview
The BC Lions sit at 11-8 and have won their last game, a 33-26 decision over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Before that it was a rough stretch: a 10-34 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and a 13-32 loss to the Calgary Stampeders sandwiched between a 41-20 rout of the Ottawa Redblacks and a 24-17 win over the Toronto Argonauts. BC has outscored opponents 549 to 510 on the season.
The Edmonton Elks come in at 13-5 but arrive on a one-game slide, having dropped their last outing 9-16 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Before that the Elks had wins of 35-27 over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 27-12 over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and 37-35 over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, with a 19-24 loss to the Toronto Argonauts earlier in that stretch. Edmonton has outscored opponents 541 to 437 this season.
The two teams have split their two meetings this season, with final scores of 19-17 and 36-24. The betting market lists BC Lions as 1.5-point favorites with a total of 57.5, projecting a 30-28 finish.
Key players
Nathan Rourke leads the league in passing yards with 4,614 and remains the engine of this BC Lions offense.
Zander Horvath paces the ground game with 894 rushing yards, a league-leading mark he will need to lean on heavily.
Keon Hatcher Sr tops the league in receiving yards with 1,147 and gives Rourke his top target downfield.
Darnell Sankey anchors the defense with a league-leading 114 tackles.
Sean Whyte has been automatic for BC Lions, leading the league with 43 field goals.
Keys to the game
Protect Nathan Rourke up front, a tall order with both Brandon Yates and Chris Schleuger out at offensive tackle.
Ride Zander Horvath early and often on the ground with James Butler sidelined at running back.
Hold up in the secondary without Deontai Williams, Garry Peters and Jett Elad, all ruled out at defensive back.
Fantasy angles
Start Nathan Rourke with confidence given his league-leading 4,614 passing yards on the season.
Zander Horvath is a must-start as the league's leading rusher with 894 yards, especially with James Butler out.
Keon Hatcher Sr remains a top option, leading the league with 1,147 receiving yards.
Justin Mcinnis is questionable with an ankle injury, so check his status before locking him into lineups.
Sean Whyte is a steady start, leading the league with 43 field goals in a game with a 57.5-point total on the board.
Prediction
The market has this one going 30-28 in favor of the BC Lions. BC Lions arrive with momentum on a one-game win streak and the league's top passer and receiver pairing in Nathan Rourke and Keon Hatcher Sr, while Edmonton Elks try to shake off their most recent loss. The 1.5-point spread suggests a tight finish, and given BC's split history with Edmonton this season, another close one feels about right.
Injury report
| Player | Pos | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Yates | OT | Out |
| Chris Schleuger | OT | Out |
| David Gusta | DL | Out |
| Deontai Williams | DB | Out |
| Garry Peters | DB | Out |
| James Butler | RB | Out |
| Jett Elad | DB | Out |
| Jonah Tavai | DL | Out |
| Justin Mcinnis | WR | Questionable |
| Kory Woodruff | OT | Out |
Recent results
| Team | Last games |
|---|---|
| BC Lions | Wk22 W 33-26 vs Saskatchewan Roughriders, Wk21 L 10-34 vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Wk20 L 13-32 vs Calgary Stampeders |
Written by Trey Downs, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores, box scores, injuries and depth charts). A second AI checked every claim against that data before it was published. Read how we use AI in our editorial standards.