US EditionCFL Rundown: Labour Day Clashes Offer Insight Into West Division Race
Edmonton seeks first West Division win against Calgary this season as both teams enter the Labour Day game on winning streaks, highlighting key player performances and defensive strengths.
- On Monday, Calgary Stampeders open Labour Day against the visiting Edmonton Elks, with Edmonton on a three-game win streak and Calgary having won its last two games.
- Despite their streak, the Edmonton Elks remain 0-4 versus conference rivals while Cody Fajardo and the Elks will face the Calgary Stampeders, who are 5-0 within the West Division, Monday.
- A long rivalry shows the series tied 31-31-1, but Calgary Stampeders defence ranks first in fewest offensive points, TDs, and nine long receptions allowed, running for 141 yards and forcing four turnovers against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
- Vernon Adams Jr. will start for Calgary in his first Labour Day with the club, while Edmonton's '2023 Grey Cup MVP-era performances include completing 74-of-97 passes for 832 yards and three touchdowns.
- Recent Labour Day-week performances have swung momentum across the league, highlighted by Brady Oliveira's 137 rushing yards and a TD in last week's win.
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