Edmonton Elks thump Toronto Argonauts 42-12
An 85-yard interception return for a touchdown by J.J. Ross helped the Edmonton Elks halt a two-game losing skid with a 42-12 victory over the visiting Toronto Argonauts on Saturday
The Edmonton Elks secured a 42-12 victory over the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday, ending a two-game losing streak. J.J. Ross' 85-yard interception return for a touchdown was a key moment in the Elks' resurgence. The Elks, who haven't made the CFL playoffs since 2019, now sit in the race for the West Division lead, with the Saskatchewan Roughriders also in contention.
The Argonauts, after two straight wins, fell short. Cole Snyder, Justin Rankin, and Joshua Cephus scored for Edmonton, while Vincent Blanchard was successful on four field-goal attempts. Toronto's Cole Snyder, Justin Rankin, and backup Nick Arbuckle scored touchdowns, with kicker Brad Lister making four field-goal attempts. Edmonton's Cody Fajardo completed 25 of 31 passes for 301 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions, while Chad Kelly matched the stat sheet for Toronto.
The game's pivotal moments included Ross' interception, Brock Mogensen's recovery of a fumble, and Ross' 85-yard touchdown dash. The Elks will face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers next, while the Argonauts will travel to Hamilton.
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