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Cody Fajardo sparked two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Edmonton Elks beat the B.C. Lions 28-16 in the West Division final. Edmonton advances to the Grey Cup against the Montreal Alouettes after completing the biggest year-over-year turnaround in franchise history.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Elks 28, Lions 16.
  • Attendance: 40,183 — the CFL’s largest crowd of the year.
  • Edmonton went from last in the West in 2025 to first place in 2026.
  • The Elks have a 9-4 record against B.C. in playoff meetings.
Yes, But

Edmonton’s offense struggled early, trailing 9-6 at halftime as B.C. converted three field goals. The Lions briefly tied the game early in the fourth quarter, but Fajardo’s running and passing, along with penalties against B.C., helped the Elks pull away.

What's Next

Edmonton faces Montreal in the Grey Cup in Calgary next Sunday. The Alouettes reached the final with a 33-23 win over Winnipeg.

Bottom Line

Edmonton turned a tight, defense-heavy game into a win with a decisive fourth-quarter surge—and now has a chance to cap its historic turnaround with a Grey Cup title.