The Edmonton Elks beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27-12, secured a home playoff game, and moved one step closer to hosting the West Final. But despite the win, there are some serious questions surrounding Edmonton’s offense with the playoffs approaching.

On this episode of Elks 101, Declan, Eddie and Rick break down Edmonton’s latest victory and explain why the team’s slow starts and red-zone struggles remain major concerns. The Elks have gone three games without a passing touchdown, and the guys debate whether the offense can find another gear before the postseason.

The crew also takes a closer look at Justin Rankin’s recent production, Derek Powell’s emergence, and whether Edmonton should continue rotating its running backs. With multiple capable options in the backfield, is this a problem for the Elks or an advantage heading into the playoffs?

On the defensive side, Malik Carney delivers a monster performance, climbing the CFL sack rankings and leading the league in forced fumbles. The guys break down his pass-rushing technique, Noah Taylor’s pressure, Joel Dublanko’s impact, and why Edmonton’s defense continues to give the team a chance to win every game.

Plus, Austin Mack’s impressive receiving performance, special-teams highlights, player grades, and a discussion about what the Elks need to fix before the West Final.