Congratulations to the Edmonton Elks on clinching the West Division last week with their 35-27 win over Winnipeg. It was a great day in Edmonton to witness this occasion, as it has been a long time coming.
This achievement gives Edmonton a day's rest for the starting roster, but also gives other teams a chance to reevaluate their rosters heading into the postseason, giving playing time to depth players who haven’t experienced this season.
Also to note, it is reported by the Weather Network of an estimated 62 km/h winds, including the wind gust, for tomorrow’s game in Regina.
Game Details
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Location: Mosaic Stadium / Regina, Saskatchewan
Kickoff time: 3:00 pm EST
Channel: TSN, and RDS2
Stream: CFL +
Weather forecast at kickoff: 5°C. Mainly sunny. It will feel like – 1°C with a wind gust of 62 km/h from the west. P.O.P. will be 10%.
Odds
Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders (- 1.5) – 110 / Edmonton Elks (+1.5) – 110
Moneyline: Saskatchewan Roughriders – 128 / Edmonton Elks + 106
Over / Under: Over 51.5 – 110 / Under 51.5 – 110
Via FanDuel Sportsbook
Depth Charts
Injury Report: Edmonton
Injury Report: Saskatchewan
Players to watch: Edmonton Elks
QB – Taylor Powell
He has a great arm. Look for Taylor Powell to use his arm strength as an advantage. He had limited playing time this season. He stepped in well while in Hamilton in a backup role.
WR – Joshua Cephus
A great, reliable receiver who has taken a major step forward with a long list of depth in the wide receiver department in Edmonton. Joshua Cephus has made a big impact with 631 yards and 3 touchdowns.
RB – ShunDerrick Powell
He hasn’t played a lot. However, he is a hard runner with speed, picking up first downs in situational plays for the Elks this season.
Players to watch: Saskatchewan Roughriders
WR – Dhel Duncan-Busby
732 yards, 5 touchdowns, and a 13.3 average yards after the catch.
WR – Daniel Wiebe
315 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, on only 20 receptions.
LB – Jameer Thurman
He is what you want in a linebacker with his 100 tackles this season.
Keys to an Edmonton victory:
With many starters on both teams resting their first unit, the keys to an Edmonton victory will look different.
Be creative
Try new things. It’s time to experiment with formations and plays you wanted to try in the past.
Gamble on 3rd down
We are not saying to take a chance every time you are on 3rd down. However, you have a longer leash in this game to do so, especially in the red zone.
The running game
It would be wise to mix in the depth of ShunDerrick Powell and Javon Leake for most of the running plays. They are great options to complement Justin Rankin, who will be resting in this game.
Prediction
There is no clear favourite in this game, as there is nothing to play for to a certain extent. The edge goes to Saskatchewan. A win will have Saskatchewan at 10-8, good enough for 3rd place in the West Division. A loss will push them to 4th and make them a crossover team for the East Semi-Final in Toronto, assuming Winnipeg wins in week 21.
Final Score
Edmonton Elks: 27
Saskatchewan Roughriders: 21
It really is a flip of a coin. With that said, the edge goes in favour of the Edmonton depth, which played a big role this season with key injuries to the roster and filled in beautifully.