Week 7 delivered dramatic finishes, breakout performances, and another shake-up in the CFL standings, with three of the four games decided by three points or fewer.
Edmonton Elks 19, BC Lions 17
The Edmonton Elks continued their impressive start to the season, improving to 5-1 with a hard-fought victory over the BC Lions. Cody Fajardo efficiently directed the offense, while Vincent Blanchard connected on four field goals. BC mounted a late comeback behind Chase Brice, but Edmonton’s defense came up with the final stop to preserve the win.
Montreal Alouettes 38,
Calgary Stampeders 32
The Alouettes strengthened their position atop the East Division by defeating Calgary for the second straight week. Quarterback Davis Alexander continued his outstanding season with another stellar performance, helping Montreal build a large lead before holding off a furious fourth-quarter rally by the Stampeders. Montreal improved to 5-1, while Calgary slipped to 2-4.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24,
Toronto Argonauts 23
The Battle of Ontario lived up to the hype. Hamilton snapped its losing skid with a one-point victory over the Argonauts. Toronto rallied late but came up just short, dropping to 2-4. Hamilton’s defense made timely plays throughout the night before surviving the Argos’ final drive to even its record at 3-3.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 36,
Ottawa REDBLACKS 34
The highest-scoring game of the week closed out the schedule. Winnipeg outlasted Ottawa in a thrilling offensive battle, escaping with a two-point victory. Despite another competitive performance from the REDBLACKS, Ottawa remained winless, while the Blue Bombers continued to build momentum in the West Division.
Week 7 Takeaways
Edmonton continues to emerge as a legitimate Grey Cup contender with a league-best 5-1 record.
Montreal remains the team to beat in the East behind the outstanding play of Davis Alexander.
Hamilton got its season back on track with a crucial rivalry win over Toronto.
Winnipeg is gaining momentum after another close victory.
Ottawa continues to battle hard but is still searching for its first win of the season.
Week 7 showcased the parity that has defined the 2026 CFL season, with thrilling finishes and playoff races beginning to take shape as the league heads into Week 8.
