Stephen Nover's CFL Total of the Week
(CFL) Edmonton vs. Calgary, 09/06/2021 4:30 PM, Score: 32 - 20
Total: 42.50 | -110.00 Over
Result: Win
Given the skill position talent of these teams, I find this total too low. Calgary could get QB Bo Levi Mitchell back. But I'm fine if Mitchell isn't ready yet. Jake Maier, his replacement the past two games, has played extremely well. Maier threw for more than 300 yards against Montreal and completed 17 consecutive passes against Winnipeg while also passing for more than 300 yards.

Edmonton leads the CFL in yards per game. The Elks have a strong passing attack with Trevor Harris and one of the best runners in the league in James Wilder Jr., who has a CFL-high 11 rushes of 10 yards or more.

The Elks should be scoring more points than they have. They put up 21 against a respectable BC defense in their last game. I expect the Elks to have a solid game plan coming off a COVID-19 pause and having had more than two weeks to game plan.