Edmonton Eskimos take the belt

Edmonton Eskimos beat Calgary Stampeders 35–26 at home to start reign 74 of the CFL belt, the 12th for the franchise.

Calgary Stampeders had held it since August 12, 2006, with 2 defenses over 27 days.

Edmonton Eskimos held it for 8 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Hamilton Tiger-Cats on September 16, 2006.