The Edmonton Elks are 113th Grey Cup contenders.

At 4-1, and tied atop the West Division standings, the previously playoff-challenged team, missers of post-season play for the past five campaigns, are looking very good.

They’ve already made a believer out of me.

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You might say: “Pull back on the reins, there, fella. This is too soon. We’ll be able to tell if that’s true after back-to-backers against Saskatchewan in Weeks 8 and 9.”

That’s fine and dandy and perfectly reasonable if you’re in the wait-and-see category.

I am not, though, and am here to say that I believe the Edmonton Elks will be measured quite favourably in those upcoming games against the defending champions.

Nah, I wouldn’t say that. But I wouldn’t shy away from predicting a split because I’m here to tell you: The Edmonton Elks are Grey Cup contenders.

THAT DEFENCE OF THEIRS

JOEL DUBLANKO SAID “I’LL TAKE THAT” 🫨 Off the bobble and 2024 first overall pick Joel Dublanko is there for the grab 👐 🗓️: Touchdown Kelowna: Elks vs. Lions LIVE NOW 📺: TSN and CFL @fanduelcanada Canada Day Weekend | #CFLGameDay pic.twitter.com/pRsLOLRJK0 — CFL (@CFL) July 5, 2026

JOEL DUBLANKO SAID “I’LL TAKE THAT” 🫨

Off the bobble and 2024 first overall pick Joel Dublanko is there for the grab 👐

🗓️: Touchdown Kelowna: Elks vs. Lions LIVE NOW........

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