Edmonton Elks top CFL power rankings after 36‑34 win over Roughriders

CFL Edmonton Elks Week 8 power rankings Vincent Blanchard

In Week 8 of the Canadian Football League, the Edmonton Elks edged the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36‑34, clinching the victory with a 57‑yard walk‑off field goal by kicker Vincent Blanchard. Quarterback Cody Fajardo recorded 510 passing yards and four touchdowns, connecting with Austin Mack for 173 yards and two scores.

The win propelled Edmonton to the No. 1 spot in the CFL power rankings, while the Montreal Alouettes beat the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats 31‑18 and remain near the top. Calgary defeated Winnipeg 52‑30, Toronto beat the BC Lions 26‑12, and Montreal secured a 31‑18 comeback win over Hamilton.

These results were highlighted across multiple CFL recaps, emphasizing the high‑scoring shootouts, key individual performances, and the shifting hierarchy as teams vie for playoff positioning.

Entities: Cody Fajardo · Edmonton Elks · Montreal Alouettes · Saskatchewan Roughriders · Vincent Blanchard

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[● 2 SOURCES] Edmonton Elks moved to the No. 1 position in the CFL power rankings after Week 8. (Ranking update)
[● 3 SOURCES] Vincent Blanchard kicked a 57‑yard field goal with four seconds left to win the game. (Game description)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Calgary Stampeders defeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers 52-30 in Week 8. (Game result)
[● 3 SOURCES] Cody Fajardo threw for 510 passing yards and four touchdowns in the Edmonton win. (Game statistics)
[● 2 SOURCES] Montreal Alouettes beat Hamilton Tiger‑Cats 31-18 in Week 8. (Game result)
[● 3 SOURCES] Austin Mack recorded 173 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the same game. (Receiving stats)
[● 2 SOURCES] Edmonton Elks defeated Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 in Week 8. (CFL game recap)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Toronto Argonauts beat the BC Lions 26-12 in Week 8. (Game result)