10* Edmonton (7:00 ET): This is the first battle between these long-time provincial rivals since Edmonton was rechristened the Elks. It’s been a tough start for the 0-2 Elks, who have been outscored 85-31. But this sets up as a good “ambush” spot as Calgary, while 2-0, is going to be without RB Ka’Deem Carey and QB Bo Levi Mitchell is listed as questionable (game-time decision). The Stampeders could easily be 0-2 themselves right now as they needed 4Q comebacks to win both games. The two wins have been by a combined six points. So take the points Saturday night.

Back in Week 1, the Stamps won 30-27 at home over Montreal, thanks to a last second field goal. They were down 10 points (24-14) at halftime. They lost the total yardage battle in that game, something that was also the case last week at Hamilton where they got outgained 499-378, only to once again escape with a victory by a three-point margin. Only this time they needed OT after rallying from an even bigger deficit. The Stamps trailed the Ti-Cats 17-0 after the 1Q and were still down 14 entering the 4Q.

Now they won’t have Carey and his backup Peyton Logan also went down with an injury in the second half of last week’s game. Mitchell potentially being out potentially looms largest as he threw for 300+ yards in last week’s come from behind effort. I know Edmonton’s defense has had trouble stopping the run, but they get a huge break here with the injuries in Calgary’s starting backfield. While the Elks did get clobbered in Week 1 vs. BC, they were up going into the 4Q last week vs. Saskatchewan. Now set to face their biggest rival, this looks like a great opportunity to grab the points. Calgary is just 6-20-1 ATS its last 27 games as a favorite. 10* Edmonton