Stampeders vs Elks Picks and Prediction – 9/9/2023

The Edmonton Elks will host the Calgary Stampeders for a week 14 matchup this weekend. Calgary comes into week 14 four games below .500 following the four point victory over Edmonton a week ago. For more CFL Plays and Previews see our CFL Picks. Calgary is the 5th best scoring offense in the CFL averaging 23.6 points per game, while their defense has struggled allowing 27.1 points in that same span. Jake Maier is the number one quarterback in the CFL with 3100 yards and 12 scores on 254 completions across 12 games.

The Calgary offense led the way a week ago after compiling 422 total yards including 315 through the air resulting in 35 total points. Quarterback Jake Meyer dominated the game with 315 yards on 27 completions overall. Running back Kadeem Carey led the team with 55 yards on 9 carries. Running back Dedrick Mills, quarterback Jake Meier, and Tommy Stevens all combined for 52 yards on 8 carries and one touchdown each.

The Edmonton Elks are one of the worst teams in the CFL eight games below .500 with just two wins following their four point loss a week ago to this Calgary team. As a team the Edmonton offense has been well below average ranking ninth in points scored averaging 18.3 points, while ranking eighth in yards with 226.5 per game.

Quarterback Taylor Cornelius has been a bottom feeder in the league this season with just 102 completions for 1,295 yards and four scores in 11 games. Kevin Brown is the top ball carrier this season for Edmonton with 686 and two scores on 125 carries across 12 games. Steven Dunbar Jr. leads the Elks with 520 yards and five touchdowns on 38 receptions, while Kyran Moore has added 493 yards and two scores on 40 grabs in 12 games.