Blue Bombers at Elks

Game Summary

The Edmonton Elks defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-27 on October 16, 2026, at Commonwealth Stadium. Edmonton clinched the West Division title and the right to host the CFL West final.

Cody Fajardo accounted for 4 touchdowns, scoring twice on the ground and throwing 2 touchdown passes. He rushed for 72 yards and passed for 120. Justin Rankin carried 23 times for 133 yards to lead Edmonton's running game.

Winnipeg led 21-17 at halftime before Edmonton took control of the second half. Fajardo's second rushing touchdown extended the Elks' lead to 35-24 late in the fourth quarter.

Zach Collaros completed 28 of 33 passes for 331 yards and 2 touchdowns for Winnipeg. He also threw 2 interceptions. Ontaria Wilson finished with 120 receiving yards for the Blue Bombers.

Edmonton improved to 13-4 and completed a three-game season sweep of Winnipeg. The Blue Bombers fell to 8-9 and missed an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth. Edmonton secured its first home playoff game since 2015.