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Edmonton Elks CFL rise 2026 continues
On After the July 23, 2026 the Edmonton Elks beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36‑34 at Mosaic Stadium with a 57‑yard walk‑off field goal by kicker Vincent Blanchard. The victory win that lifted Edmonton to a 6‑1 record – its best start since 2017 – and moved the team to the top of the CFL power rankings three days later. Quarterback Cody Fajardo posted a career‑high 510 passing yards and four touchdowns, while wide‑receiver Austin Mack added two long scores. The July 27 power‑ranking release confirmed Edmonton’s No. 1 spot, noting the win amid a week of high‑scoring results across spot in the league. The following day, CFL power rankings, the Roughriders Elks prepared for a Saturday night Week 9 rematch with the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium. Defensive coordinator Joshua Bell praised the Elks’ “hard‑nosed” offense, while the The Roughriders dealt entered the game with running back A.J. Ouellette’s uncertain knee status. Edmonton entered 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 contest maintaining its 6‑1 record 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 strong playoff push. 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.