GDT BC at Edm, Sat Nov 7, 6:30PM

gobombersgo · November 06, 2026, 02:57:59 PM

gobombersgo · November 06, 2026, 02:58:12 PM

gobombersgo · November 06, 2026, 02:58:27 PM

Edmonton Elks opt for ShunDerrick Powell, Montrell Washington over Javon Leake in West Final

The Edmonton Elks are going with the hot hand for the West Final on Saturday at the expense of an established veteran.

After returning to the lineup healthy in the regular-season finale, running back and returner Javon Leake will begin the playoffs on the reserve roster. The former Most Outstanding Special Teams Player award winner has contributed 811 yards on kickoff returns, 518 yards on punt returns, and 170 yards on missed field goal returns in 12 games this season, while adding 215 rushing yards and 112 receiving yards with one touchdown.

The 28-year-old was not listed on the injury report this week, but could not displace two emerging rookies on the roster. ShunDerrick Powell has seized the change-of-pace role on offence, producing 423 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns in six games. Montrell Washington has taken over as the top return threat, averaging 26.3 yards per kickoff and 11.7 yards per punt.

The Elks will get several other key veterans back into the lineup after extended absences. Right tackle Jordan Murray is back after six games off with a foot injury, completing a fully healthy offensive line unit. West Division All-CFL halfback Kordell Jackson returns after three weeks off due to an ankle injury.

Offensive lineman Joe Cooper will join Leake on the reserve roster. Players starting the postseason on the one-game injured list include running back Isaiah Knight, receiver T.J. Luther, offensive lineman Brett Boyko, defensive linemen Gavin Meyer and D.K. Bonhomme, linebackers Tyron Vrede and Brock Mogensen, and defensive back Leonard Johnson.

The Edmonton Elks (13-5) will visit the B.C. Lions (10-8) for the West Final at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, November 7, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. The teams met twice during the regular season, with both teams winning at home.

The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 730 CKNW (English) or Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 (Punjabi) in Vancouver or 880 CHED in Edmonton.

https://3downnation.com/2026/11/06/edmonton-elks-opt-for-shunderrick-powell-montrell-washington-over-javon-leake-in-west-final/

gobombersgo · November 06, 2026, 02:58:46 PM

B.C. Lions make two lineup changes for West Final

The B.C. Lions will remain mostly intact for the West Final, making just two changes to their lineup.

The most substantial adjustment comes at field cornerback, where Stantley Thomas-Oliver makes his return to the lineup after battling a hip injury. The 28-year-old rookie has appeared in 15 games this season, collecting 32 defensive tackles, eight pass breakups, and two interceptions.

Veteran Garry Peters, who started in his place last week, has been returned to the one-game injured list with a knee injury. The 34-year-old appeared in just two regular-season games this year due to that injury.

Rookie Canadian receiver Nate Demontagnac is the only unexpected absence from the lineup after he was limited in practice with a hip injury. The 2026 first-round pick has contributed primarily on special teams and will be replaced by veteran Hergy Mayala, who was originally cut in training camp but returned amidst injuries at the start of the year.

Running back Emani Bailey and offensive lineman Lorenzo Thompson are the two reserve roster players in the event of a last-minute change or injury.

The B.C. Lions (10-8) will visit the Edmonton Elks (13-5) for the West Final at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, November 7, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. The teams met twice during the regular season, with both teams winning at home.

The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 730 CKNW (English) or Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 (Punjabi) in Vancouver or 880 CHED in Edmonton.

https://3downnation.com/2026/11/06/b-c-lions-make-two-lineup-changes-for-west-final/

gobombersgo · November 06, 2026, 03:07:41 PM

Coty Wiles:

LB Parker McKenna is out for the BC Lions for the Western Final vs. the Edmonton Elks while CB Stanley Thomas-Oliver returns to the lineup

bomb squad · November 07, 2026, 06:24:50 PM

Rankin vs Horvath. This is an intriguing matchup in this game.

Tecno · November 07, 2026, 06:26:39 PM

Quote from: bomb squad on November 07, 2026, 06:24:50 PMRankin vs Horvath. This is an intriguing matchup in this game.

Both have been pretty quiet for weeks. Teams have figured them out?? I suspect Horvath is dinged because his production has fallen to near zero and he was barely used in WSF.

Interesting that both of these teams use a 2-back system and both waste a DI on the backup RB. Very weird for the CFL.

gobombersgo · November 07, 2026, 06:56:21 PM

Quote from: Tecno on November 07, 2026, 06:26:39 PMBoth have been pretty quite for weeks. Teams have figured them out?? I suspect Horvath is dinged because his production has fallen to near zero and he was barely used in WSF.

Interesting that both of these teams use a 2-back system and both waste a DI on the backup RB. Very weird for the CFL.

Well, neither team uses a DI as a kicker or punter.

bomb squad · November 07, 2026, 07:08:41 PM

Let's get the upset!!!!!!!

BBRT · November 07, 2026, 10:20:27 PM

Quote from: bomb squad on November 07, 2026, 07:08:41 PMLet's get the upset!!!!!!!

Got to go with Edmonton. It has been a very very long time since they got to the cup!

Blue In BC · November 07, 2026, 10:29:39 PM

I'm going to go with Edmonton. I think Rourke has a bit too much ego for me. Same as Alexander. Great QB talents but both are a bit of dick head.

Tecno · November 07, 2026, 10:41:33 PM

Cody's incredibly lucky, and apparently never gets injured, but one of these days his doing his own SY is going to bite that team. You simply cannot take SY & RB-style hits all season forever and not have it affect you.

I would find it hilarious if Cody got season-ended in this or the GC game doing a sneak. Killam would learn that hard lesson real fast. Play with fire, you're gonna get burnt.

Throw Long Bannatyne · November 07, 2026, 11:36:17 PM

Great to see the stadium packed with fans, should shame the **** ***** that live in Calgary.

dd · November 07, 2026, 11:39:23 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on November 07, 2026, 10:29:39 PMI'm going to go with Edmonton. I think Rourke has a bit too much ego for me. Same as Alexander. Great QB talents but both are a bit of dick head.

Rourke's gotten better with age/maturity. He was the only 'superstar' to speak out against Stu's boneheaded ideas, and I give him props for that. I hope BC wins.

tlf · November 07, 2026, 11:42:11 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on November 07, 2026, 10:29:39 PMI'm going to go with Edmonton. I think Rourke has a bit too much ego for me. Same as Alexander. Great QB talents but both are a bit of dick head.

Rourke has matured, gotten married and is quite different now than the young kid you may be remembering. As the previous person stated, he spoke out against changing the Canadian game and I applaud him for that.