The Edmonton Elks ride a three-game winning streak into Mosaic Stadium looking to knock off a Saskatchewan Roughriders team that just snapped its own three-game slide.
Game details
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET |
| Where | Mosaic Stadium |
| TV | TSN |
| Line | Saskatchewan Roughriders -1.5 | O/U 51.5 (market view) |
| Edmonton Elks record | 13-4 |
| Saskatchewan Roughriders record | 9-8 |
Overview
The Edmonton Elks sit at thirteen and four and have won three straight, outscoring opponents 532 to 421 on the season. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are nine and eight, winners of one straight after a run of three losses in their last four, with 470 points scored against 464 allowed. Edmonton heads into this matchup as the hotter team on paper, but Saskatchewan just found its footing with a 16-12 win over the Montreal Alouettes on October 17.
These two have already split a pair of meetings this season. Edmonton won 36-34 on July 23, and Saskatchewan answered with a 28-26 win on August 1. That history suggests this one could again come down to the final possession, especially with the market pegging it a one-and-a-half point game.
Edmonton's edge comes from depth and consistency on offense, led by Cody Fajardo's league-leading 4,788 passing yards and Justin Rankin's 1,170 rushing yards. Saskatchewan counters with Trevor Harris, who has thrown for 5,368 yards, but the Roughriders are without several starters who'd normally help carry that load. On paper, Edmonton has the healthier roster and the better recent form, even accounting for the win-loss history between these two.
Key players
Cody Fajardo leads the Elks offense and the entire league in passing yards with 4,788 this season.
Justin Rankin has been Edmonton's workhorse, piling up a league-leading 1,170 rushing yards.
Austin Mack leads Edmonton in receiving yards with 1,254 but is listed doubtful with a calf injury heading into this one.
Trevor Harris has been Saskatchewan's steadiest weapon, throwing for 5,368 yards this season.
Jameer Thurman anchors the Roughriders defense with a team-high 99 tackles.
Keys to the game
Lean on Justin Rankin and the ground game early, since 24 mph winds at an open-air Mosaic Stadium could make the passing lanes unpredictable.
Keep Cody Fajardo clean and turnover-free in those swirling conditions, especially with Edmonton already down multiple offensive linemen including David Beard and Jordan Murray, both doubtful.
Make Trevor Harris work for every yard through the air, even with Saskatchewan missing its leading receiver, KeeSean Johnson, who is out with an ankle injury.
Fantasy angles
Start Cody Fajardo with confidence; he's the league's leading passer and the engine of this offense regardless of weather.
Start Justin Rankin, who projects as Edmonton's workhorse back and figures to see a heavy workload if the wind limits the passing game.
Monitor Austin Mack closely before locking him in anywhere; he's doubtful with a calf injury and his usage is uncertain.
Keep an eye on Javon Leake, listed questionable with a hamstring issue, before using him in any lineup.
Vincent Blanchard is a steady floor play at kicker, having already connected on 54 field goals this season.
Prediction
The market has this one going to Saskatchewan Roughriders 27, Edmonton Elks 25, a razor-thin margin that lines up with how tight these two have played each other all year. Given Edmonton's healthier roster, red-hot streak, and the firepower from Cody Fajardo and Justin Rankin, there's a case for the Elks to push past the number. Either way, this one looks built to go down to the final whistle.
Injury report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Beard | Edmonton Elks | OT | Doubtful |
| DK Bonhomme | Edmonton Elks | DL | Out |
| Javon Leake | Edmonton Elks | RB | Questionable |
| Jordan Murray | Edmonton Elks | OT | Doubtful |
| Kordell Jackson | Edmonton Elks | DB | Doubtful |
| Silas Hubert | Edmonton Elks | DL | Out |
| Austin Mack | Edmonton Elks | WR | Doubtful |
| Brock Mogensen | Edmonton Elks | LB | Out |
| Carter Kettyle | Edmonton Elks | WR | Doubtful |
| Carter O'Donnell | Edmonton Elks | OT | Doubtful |
| Albert Awachie | Saskatchewan Roughriders | RB | Out |
| A.J. Ouellette | Saskatchewan Roughriders | RB | Out |
| Aaron Patrick | Saskatchewan Roughriders | DL | Out |
| DaMarcus Fields | Saskatchewan Roughriders | DB | Out |
| Daniel Johnson | Saskatchewan Roughriders | OT | Questionable |
| James Letcher Jr | Saskatchewan Roughriders | WR | Out |
| Jermarcus Hardrick | Saskatchewan Roughriders | OT | Out |
| KeeSean Johnson | Saskatchewan Roughriders | WR | Out |
| Lake Korte-Moore | Saskatchewan Roughriders | DL | Out |
| Morgen Runge | Saskatchewan Roughriders | FB | Out |
Recent results
| Team | Last games |
|---|---|
| Edmonton Elks | Wk20 W 35-27 vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Wk19 W 27-12 vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Wk17 W 37-35 vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
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.