Elks Target Home Playoff Game With Hamilton Visit

The Edmonton Elks will visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Hamilton Stadium in Week 19 of the Canadian Football League season, with Edmonton aiming to secure a home playoff game and Hamilton entering after elimination from postseason contention.

According to 3DownNation, Edmonton can clinch a home playoff game for the first time since 2015 with a victory. The Elks enter the matchup after a bye week, while Hamilton recently adjusted its lineup following an offensive line injury.

According to 3DownNation, the teams previously met two weeks earlier when Edmonton earned a 37-35 overtime win. Kicker Vincent Blanchard set a CFL record in that game by making nine field goals.

The Elks are expected to return David Beard and Joe Robustelli after the bye week, according to 3DownNation. Defensive back Kordell Jackson Jr. will miss the game, while Hamilton has rearranged its offensive line after Brayden Szeman's injury.

3DownNation's contributors unanimously selected Edmonton to win the game straight up, with all 10 picks favoring the Elks. Their selections against the spread were split, with Hamilton receiving seven picks and Edmonton three.

According to 3DownNation, Edmonton is focused on improving its playoff position in the West Division race. Hamilton has already been eliminated from contention but will host the matchup at Hamilton Stadium.