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4 storylines to watch in Week 7

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15.07.2026

There are plenty of reasons to watch Week 7 in the CFL, with an abundance of storylines in each matchup to follow.

Edmonton and BC are meeting once again, as the Lions are still the only team to beat the Elks this season.

Vernon Adams Jr. and Davis Alexander are playing clean football, throwing no interceptions so far this year, as the Stamps and Als meet for the second time in two weeks.

Hamilton’s defence will have their hands full in the Battle of the QEW as they try to contain one of the highest-scoring offences in the league.

And will Dru Brown be starting against the team that traded him away in June?

Here’s what to watch this weekend in the CFL.

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