Both teams will look to improve their chances when they battle one another in Monday's Labour Day Classic from McMahon Stadium in Calgary.
Elks quarterback Tre Ford has led an explosive offensive attack over the last three games as the team has averaged 25 offensive points per game.The Elks have been able to hurt opposing defences with the big play as Ford has seven completions of 30 yards or more.
Listen below: Elks quarterback Tre Ford on the importance of back-to-back games with the Stampeders as he prepares for his first experience of the Labour Day series.On defence, middle linebacker Nyles Morgan has been busy. He leads the Elks in defensive plays with 77, and defensive tackles with 71. Both are good for second in the CFL behind Stampeders middle linebacker Micah Awe.
“We’re both in the same situation,” Jones said. “We’re both trying to fight, scratch and do what we can do to get ourselves into the playoffs.“That’s what we’re both playing for, and so it’s going to be a good definition game.”
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