Alouettes vs Elks Picks and Prediction – 6/15/2024

The Montreal Alouettes will be on the road this week for a matchup in Edmonton against the Elks. Montreal is undefeated on the year following a 15 point road victory against Winnipeg in week 1 to open the season. Montreal exploded out of the gate in week 1 compiling 324 yards to score 27 points after fourteen in the first half. Defensively Montreal was just as strong holding Winnipeg under 300 yards and gave up twelve points as they coasted to an easy week one win. For other CFL news power CFL Picks.

Quarterback Cody Fajardo was fantastic in week 1 completing 20 passes for 254 yards and two scores. Walter Fletcher led the way on the ground for the Alouettes 36 yards on 12 carries. Tyson Philpot is already one of the best receivers in the league after compiling 10 catches for 141 yards and two scores in week one.

The Edmonton Elks stay at home in week two following a narrow one point loss against Saskatchewan in week one of the year. Offensively Edmonton was phenomenal scoring 27 points on 411 total yards, but four lost fumbles cost him the game. Defensively Edmonton did the work holding Saskatchewan under 200 total yards, but the turn overs resulted in 28 total points scored.

The Edmonton Elks stay at home in week two following a narrow one point loss against Saskatchewan in week one of the year. Offensively Edmonton was phenomenal scoring 27 points on 411 total yards, but four lost fumbles cost him the game. Defensively Edmonton did the work holding Saskatchewan under 200 total yards, but the turn overs resulted in 28 total points scored.

McLeod Bethel-Thompson played well for the Elks completing 17 passes for 190 yards in the game. Backup Tre Ford completed 12 passes for 121 yards and led the team with 2 yards rushing on 2 carries. Hergy Mayala was receiver #1 with 6 catches on 6 targets for 90 total yards.