After firing head coach Khari Jones and defensive coordinator Barron Miles, Montreal GM Danny Maciocia will take over on the sidelines as the Alouettes return from a bye week to host the Edmonton Elks on Thursday night.
The Montreal Alouettes made some major changes in their bye week, firing head coach Khari Jones and defensive coordinator Barron Miles following a 1-3 start to the season, which included a 41-20 loss in Saskatchewan on July 2. The Als, now lead by GM and interim head coach Danny Maciocia, return to action in Week 6 with a home date against the Edmonton Elks. The Elks sit last in the West Division with a 1-4 record and are coming in off a 49-6 blowout home loss against Calgary last week.
Montreal is favoured to win on the CFL odds.
CFL Odds and Betting
Edmonton has a commanding 12-2 record in the last 14 head-to-heads between these teams, although Montreal won the only meeting last season, 30-13. The total has gone Over in five of the last seven games between the teams.
The Elks are 2-6 straight up in their last eight road games, including 1-2 SU this season. They’re 2-3 against the spread this year, but they’ve failed to cover in four of their last five games against Montreal. The total has gone Over in four of Edmonton’s five games this season, including all three road dates.
Montreal will be banking on home field advantage this week as they’ve won their only other game at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium this year. They’re a healthy 3-1 ATS on the year, but they’re just 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games against Edmonton. The total has gone Over in three of the Alouettes’ four games this season.
Edmonton Elks
Edmonton’s home woes continued in last week’s loss to the Stampeders as the Elks haven’t won at Commonwealth Stadium since 2019. It was a poor-weather game, with the teams forced to leave the field because of heavy rainfall and lightning early in the third quarter. Edmonton trailed 21-3 at that point and never posed a threat to win. Rookie Tre Ford became the first Canadian quarterback to start a game for the Elks at Commonwealth Stadium, but left with an injury after completing two of three passes for 52 yards. Nick Arbuckle completed 13 of 20 passes in relief, throwing for 97 yards and two interceptions.
Versatile rookie Kai Locksley also took snaps under centre, completing five of seven passes for 50 yards. Locksley added another 61 yards on two catches and 26 yards on three rushes. Sergio Castillo made two of three field goal attempts and now sits tied for second in the CFL with 13 successful field goal attempts.
The walking wounded for Edmonton this week include Ford, starting running back James Wilder Jr. (shoulder) and defensive lineman Jake Ceresna (undisclosed). All three players are ruled out against Montreal. Third-stringer Taylor Cornelius will start at quarterback in Week 6, with Arbuckle traded to Ottawa on Monday night. Cornelius started eight games for the Elks last year, completing 143 of 247 pass attempts for for 1,795 yards, nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
Montreal Alouettes
It’s been a disappointing start to the year for Montreal, with the team now set to be led by GM Maciocia for the rest of the season, following the firing of head coach Jones and defensive coordinator Miles. The final straw for Jones and Miles came in the Week 4 loss against the Roughriders and one call by Jones specifically stood out. Leading 13-11 to start the second half, Jones elected to kick-off a second time rather than receive the ball. That led to a Saskatchewan touchdown that gave the Riders a lead they never relinquished. The Alouettes were outscored 21-0 in the third quarter.
Veteran Trevor Harris will remain the starting quarterback under Maciocia for the time being. Harris 18 of 26 pass attempts in Week 4, finishing with 198 yards and two interceptions. Vernon Adams Jr., who started the season as Montreal’s starting QB, could be an option moving forward. Both quarterbacks have struggled this season, so they likely each have a fairly short leash. Harris has thrown for 730 yards (ninth in the CFL) with one touchdown and three interceptions. Adams has thrown for 294 yards (10th in CFL) with one touchdown and two interceptions.
CFL Prediction: Who Will Win Elks vs. Alouettes?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 12 Jul 1:03pm | EDM | -7.5 -110 | O +48.5 -110 |
Closing 14 Jul 10:54pm | EDM | -9 -110 | O +49 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Elks Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
5 |
Rushing |
502 |
Passing |
2768 |
Receiving |
65 |
Sacks |
10 |
Interceptions |
1 |
Touchdowns |
10 |
Rushing |
600 |
Passing |
4157 |
Receiving |
91 |
Sacks |
5 |
Interceptions |
4 |
Touchdowns | |
Rushing | |
Passing | Did not qualify |
Receiving | |
Sacks | |
Interceptions |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
150 |
Passing |
605 |
Receiving |
12 |
Sacks |
2 |
Interceptions |
2 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Alouettes Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
5 |
Rushing |
502 |
Passing |
2768 |
Receiving |
65 |
Sacks |
10 |
Interceptions |
1 |
Touchdowns |
10 |
Rushing |
600 |
Passing |
4157 |
Receiving |
91 |
Sacks |
5 |
Interceptions |
4 |
Touchdowns | |
Rushing | |
Passing | Did not qualify |
Receiving | |
Sacks | |
Interceptions |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
150 |
Passing |
605 |
Receiving |
12 |
Sacks |
2 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Weather
No weather to report.
Injuries
Jalin Marshall (WR)
Daniel Ross (DL)
Kony Ealy (DE)
Martez Ivey (OL)
Treston Decoud (DB)
Tre Watson (LB)
Taylor Cornelius (QB)
Tobi Antigha (LB)
Duron Carter (DB)
J-Min Pelley (DL)
Hergy Mayala (WR)
Almondo Sewell (DL)
Dominique Davis (QB)
Thomas Costigan (DL)
Chris Schleuger (OL)
Michael Wakefield (DL)
Mike Jones (CB)
Cole Spieker (WR)
Ranthony Texada (DB)
Jabari Ellis (DL)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Jalin Marshall (WR) | Out Fri | Undisclosed - 20 / 10 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Daniel Ross (DL) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 20 / 10 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Kony Ealy (DE) | Out Fri | Undisclosed - 20 / 10 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Martez Ivey (OL) | Out Fri | Head - 18 / 10 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Treston Decoud (DB) | Prob Fri | Illness - 18 / 10 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Tre Watson (LB) | Out Fri | Knee - 18 / 10 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Taylor Cornelius (QB) | Out Fri | Upper Body - 17 / 10 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Tobi Antigha (LB) | Out Fri | Groin - 12 / 10 / 22 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Duron Carter (DB) | Out Fri | Shoulder - 12 / 10 / 22 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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J-Min Pelley (DL) | Prob Fri | Head - 12 / 10 / 22 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Hergy Mayala (WR) | Out Sun | Undisclosed - 13 / 11 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Almondo Sewell (DL) | Ques Sun | Hip - 11 / 11 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Dominique Davis (QB) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 11 / 11 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Thomas Costigan (DL) | Ques Sun | Ribs - 11 / 11 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Chris Schleuger (OL) | Ques Sun | Leg - 05 / 11 / 22 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Michael Wakefield (DL) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Mike Jones (CB) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Cole Spieker (WR) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Ranthony Texada (DB) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Jabari Ellis (DL) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
No detailed notes found. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 12 Jul 1:03pm EDM -7.5 -110 O +48.5 -110 Closing 14 Jul 10:54pm EDM -9 -110 O +49 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Elks Team Leaders
Touchdowns 5
Rushing 502
Passing 2768
Receiving 65
Sacks 10
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 10
Rushing 600
Passing 4157
Receiving 91
Sacks 5
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions Touchdowns 1
Rushing 150
Passing 605
Receiving 12
Sacks 2
Interceptions 2
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Alouettes Team Leaders
Touchdowns 5
Rushing 502
Passing 2768
Receiving 65
Sacks 10
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 10
Rushing 600
Passing 4157
Receiving 91
Sacks 5
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions Touchdowns 1
Rushing 150
Passing 605
Receiving 12
Sacks 2
Interceptions 2
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Weather
No weather to report.
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Injuries
Jalin Marshall (WR)
Out Fri Undisclosed - 20 / 10 / 22Daniel Ross (DL)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 20 / 10 / 22Kony Ealy (DE)
Out Fri Undisclosed - 20 / 10 / 22Martez Ivey (OL)
Out Fri Head - 18 / 10 / 22Treston Decoud (DB)
Prob Fri Illness - 18 / 10 / 22Tre Watson (LB)
Out Fri Knee - 18 / 10 / 22Taylor Cornelius (QB)
Out Fri Upper Body - 17 / 10 / 22Tobi Antigha (LB)
Out Fri Groin - 12 / 10 / 22Duron Carter (DB)
Out Fri Shoulder - 12 / 10 / 22J-Min Pelley (DL)
Prob Fri Head - 12 / 10 / 22Hergy Mayala (WR)
Out Sun Undisclosed - 13 / 11 / 22Almondo Sewell (DL)
Ques Sun Hip - 11 / 11 / 22Dominique Davis (QB)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 11 / 11 / 22Thomas Costigan (DL)
Ques Sun Ribs - 11 / 11 / 22Chris Schleuger (OL)
Ques Sun Leg - 05 / 11 / 22Michael Wakefield (DL)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22Mike Jones (CB)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22Cole Spieker (WR)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22Ranthony Texada (DB)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22Jabari Ellis (DL)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jalin Marshall (WR) Out Fri Undisclosed - 20 / 10 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - No detailed notes found.
Daniel Ross (DL) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 20 / 10 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - No detailed notes found.
Kony Ealy (DE) Out Fri Undisclosed - 20 / 10 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - No detailed notes found.
Martez Ivey (OL) Out Fri Head - 18 / 10 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - No detailed notes found.
Treston Decoud (DB) Prob Fri Illness - 18 / 10 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - No detailed notes found.
Tre Watson (LB) Out Fri Knee - 18 / 10 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - No detailed notes found.
Taylor Cornelius (QB) Out Fri Upper Body - 17 / 10 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - No detailed notes found.
Tobi Antigha (LB) Out Fri Groin - 12 / 10 / 22 1-1 2-0 + - No detailed notes found.
Duron Carter (DB) Out Fri Shoulder - 12 / 10 / 22 1-1 2-0 + - No detailed notes found.
J-Min Pelley (DL) Prob Fri Head - 12 / 10 / 22 1-1 2-0 + - No detailed notes found.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Hergy Mayala (WR) Out Sun Undisclosed - 13 / 11 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - No detailed notes found.
Almondo Sewell (DL) Ques Sun Hip - 11 / 11 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - No detailed notes found.
Dominique Davis (QB) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 11 / 11 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - No detailed notes found.
Thomas Costigan (DL) Ques Sun Ribs - 11 / 11 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - No detailed notes found.
Chris Schleuger (OL) Ques Sun Leg - 05 / 11 / 22 2-0 1-1 + - No detailed notes found.
Michael Wakefield (DL) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22 2-0 1-1 + - No detailed notes found.
Mike Jones (CB) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22 2-0 1-1 + - No detailed notes found.
Cole Spieker (WR) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22 2-0 1-1 + - No detailed notes found.
Ranthony Texada (DB) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22 2-0 1-1 + - No detailed notes found.
Jabari Ellis (DL) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 05 / 11 / 22 2-0 1-1 + - No detailed notes found.