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Edmonton Elks Beat B.C. Lions 28-16, Will Meet Montreal in Grey Cup
Cody Fajardo passed for 274 yards and rushed for 84 as Edmonton earned its first Grey Cup berth since 2015.
- On Saturday, the Edmonton Elks defeated The Lions 28-16 at Commonwealth Stadium, securing a berth in the Grey Cup. Quarterback Cody Fajardo led the team before more than 40,000 fans in the CFL's Western Final.
- Edmonton completed a historic turnaround, climbing from last in the West Division in 2025 to first place in 2026. Fajardo powered the offense with 274 passing yards and 84 rushing yards, including a touchdown.
- Kicker Vincent Blanchard contributed five field goals, while defensive back J.J. Ross recovered a fumble to help the Elks maintain control. The Lions struggled to establish their ground game, totaling just 39 yards rushing.
- The Elks will face the Montreal Alouettes in the Grey Cup on November 15 in Calgary. Montreal earned its championship berth by defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 32-23 earlier Saturday.
- This victory marked Edmonton's first playoff game hosted since 2015, ending a significant drought for the franchise. The Elks last met The Lions in the playoffs during the 2011 West Final.
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- 76% of the sources lean Left
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L 76%
C 21%
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