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Edmonton Elks’ turnover edge sets stage for Labour Day clash with Calgary Stampeders
Edmonton’s league-leading turnover margin meets Calgary’s top-scoring attack as both clubs chase key West Division points and playoff position.
- The Edmonton Elks face the Calgary Stampeders on Monday in the 44th straight Labour Day game at McMahon Stadium, with Edmonton leading the CFL West Division at 8-3.
- Stampeders coach Dave Dickenson emphasizes turnover ratio as 'the most important stat in sports,' with Edmonton holding a league-leading plus-14 advantage over Calgary's plus-11.
- Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo acknowledged Sunday that "if you win the turnover battle, you have a chance to win," while Calgary running back Dedrick Mills stated, "I want to be the best in the league."
- Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. received clearance to play Monday after missing time with a head injury, while Elks receiver T.J. Luther and Stampeder Reggie Begelton remain inactive.
- Looking beyond Monday, Elks team president and CEO Chris Morris expects a massive crowd for the September 12 rematch at Commonwealth Stadium, with ticket sales approaching 22,000 as the team targets 30,000 attendance.
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