Calgary Stampeders vs Edmonton Elks Prediction, 9/12/2026 CFL Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Calgary Stampeders vs Edmonton Elks

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Calgary Stampeders (+3.5)

Commonwealth Stadium is the venue where and the Edmonton Elks (9-3) will play the Calgary Stampeders (5-7) on Saturday. The odds on this matchup have Edmonton as 3.5-point favorites. The total opens at 61.5. The expected starting quarterbacks are Vernon Adams Jr. and Cody Fajardo.

In their last contest the Stampeders played the Elks and took the loss by a score of 38-28. Vernon Adams Jr. went 15/29 with 214 yards passing and tossed 2 touchdowns. He finished this contest without throwing a pick. Dedrick Mills paced the team on the ground for the game. He had a long run of 14 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He rushed for 49 yards by way of 11 carries which had him averaging 4.5 yards per run. Jalen Philpot led the team in receiving yardage with a total of 63 yards on 6 catches. He had an average of 10.5 yards per catch for the game.

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When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Stampeders currently rank 1st in the league with 36.2 points per contest. During this campaign thus far, the Stampeders have earned 2,905 passing yards together with an average of 242.1 passing yards per contest, which ranks 8th in the CFL. They average 112.2 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 1,347 yards overall. The Calgary Stampeders have an average of 354.3 yards per outing which is good for 6th in the league.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Stampeders have given up 3,484 yards which has them ranked 5th in the CFL. In total, they are allowing 411.3 yards per game which has them ranked 8th in the CFL. The Stampeders are ranked 8th in the league concerning team defense, giving up 32.3 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 6.1 yards per rushing attempt and 121.0 yards on the ground per game over the course of this season. In their 12 games played, they have surrendered 290.3 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 65.4%. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,452 yards on the ground through 12 games.

The last time they took the field the Elks played the Stampeders and earned the victory by a score of 38-28. Cody Fajardo led the team on the ground for that contest. He had a long run of 23 yards but he wasn't able to run one in for a touchdown. He scurried for 76 yards on 7 carries which meant he was running for 10.9 yards per carry. Kaion Julien-Grant was the leader in receiving yardage by racking up 42 yards on 4 catches. He notched an average of 10.5 yards per reception for that contest. Cody Fajardo went 17/31 with 181 yards passing and tossed 2 touchdowns. He walked away with 1 pick on the day.

For the season so far, the Elks currently sit at 3,473 passing yards together with holding an average of 289.4 passing yards per contest, putting them at 5th in the league. The Edmonton Elks average 404.2 yards per contest ranking them 5th in the league. They average 114.8 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,377 yards for the season. When discussing their scoring prowess, the Elks currently sit 5th in the league maintaining an average of 30.1 PPG.

The Elks are allowing 25.6 points per game, which has them sitting 1st in the CFL. This season, they have conceded 307 total points. Edmonton has given up a total of 1,077 yards via the ground game (89.8 yards/game) as well as 14 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have allowed 19 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 270.3 yards per game, which has them sitting 2nd in the league.

Who will win tonight's football game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Calgary Stampeders (+3.5)

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