Edmonton Elks’ turnover edge sets stage for Labour Day clash with Calgary Stampeders — CALGARY – Ball security was in the spotlight ahead of Monday's Labour Day game between the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders.
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CALGARY – Ball security was in the spotlight ahead of Monday's Labour Day game between the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders.
CALGARY – Ball security was in the spotlight ahead of Monday’s Labour Day game between the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders.
Edmonton (8-3) has led the CFL this season in forced turnovers with 33, including 17 interceptions, and cashed them for 103 points. 
“Our defence is taking the ball away and our offence is capitalizing scoring points . . . which is the difference in a lot of games,” Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo acknowledged Sunday.
“We know in this league, and I’ve been in this league long enough, if you win the turnover battle, you have a chance to win.”
Calgary (5-6) has forced 26 turnovers, including 15 interceptions, for 83 points.
“If you open up a box score, which nobody does any more, but if you actually do, and you just look at the turnover ratio, usually that’s going to tell you who won the game,” said Stampeders coach and general manager Dave Dickenson.
“I’ve always said it’s the most important stat in sports. Hasn’t always held true for us this year, but I think it’s most important.”