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4 clusters · 19 sources · 7 days · First seen 7 days ago · Last updated about 10 hours ago

Categories: SPORTS

Edmonton Elks CFL rise continues

Entities: Edmonton Elks · Saskatchewan Roughriders · Cody Fajardo · Joshua Bell · Corey Mace

Overview

After the July 23, 2026 walk‑off win that lifted Edmonton to a 6‑1 record and the No. 1 spot in the CFL power rankings, the Elks prepared for a Week 9 rematch with the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium. The Roughriders entered the game with running back A.J. Ouellette sidelined by injury and top receiver Samuel Emilus listed as questionable. Ouellette had contributed 288 rushing yards this season, while Emilus had 31 catches for 448 yards and five touchdowns. Backup tailback Quali Conley was expected to see an expanded role, and the receiving corps of Kian Schaffer‑Baker and Kee Sean Johnson remained available. Defensive lineman Caleb Sanders said Saskatchewan was refining its run defense after being held to 66 rushing yards in the previous meeting, where Cody Fajardo threw for a career‑high 510 yards. The Saturday night game was broadcast on TSN in Canada and on CFL+ internationally, keeping the Elks’ early‑season surge in the spotlight.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

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

Timeline

about 10 hours ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Saskatchewan Roughriders gear up for Week 9 showdown with Edmonton Elks
The Roughriders head into Week 9 without AJ Ouellette and with Samuel Emilus doubtful, aiming to improve after a 36‑34 loss to the Elks, where Cody Fajardo threw for 510 yards.
3 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Saskatchewan Roughriders gear up for CFL rematch with Edmonton Elks
The Roughriders prepare for a Saturday rematch with the Edmonton Elks after a 36‑34 loss, with QB Joshua Bell praising the opponent and RB A.J. Ouellette listed as doubtful.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Edmonton Elks top CFL power rankings after 36‑34 win over Roughriders
Edmonton Elks beat Saskatchewan 36‑34 with a 57‑yard field goal, moving to #1 in CFL power rankings; Montreal, Calgary, Toronto also won their Week 8 games.
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 13 sources
Edmonton Elks win 36-34 over Saskatchewan Roughriders with last‑second 57‑yard field goal
Edmonton Elks beat Saskatchewan Roughriders 36‑34 on July 23, 2026, with a 57‑yard field goal by Vincent Blanchard; Cody Fajardo threw for 510 yards and four TDs.

Sources

3downnation.com · 620ckrm.com · am730.ca · battlefordsnow.com · brandonsun.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · cfjctoday.com · cflnewshub.com · cflshop.ca · cjme.com · ckom.com · dailyguardian.ca · dose.ca · panow.com · riderville.com · stampeders.com · thesnap.ca · thetouchdown.co.uk · winnipegfreepress.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history