Elks outlast Ticats 37-35 in overtime
Joshua Cephus caught a three-yard pass in the endzone during the two-point shootout as the Edmonton Elks returned to their winning ways with a dramatic 37-35 overtime victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday.
In a thrilling overtime matchup, the Edmonton Elks edged out the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-35 on Saturday. Quarterback Cody Fajardo connected for 32-of-47 passes, totaling 298 yards and one rushing touchdown, while also recording an interception. Running back Justin Rankin amassed 74 rushing yards on 11 carries, and Zach Mathis contributed 75 yards on five catches.
Vincent Blanchard, the kicker, broke a CFL record with a remarkable nine field goals in the game. Harrison Frost completed 17 of 34 passes for 214 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions, as Hamilton fell to their fifth consecutive loss and was eliminated from playoff contention. Larry Rountree III rushed for 91 yards on 13 carries, including a touchdown.
Hamilton opened the scoring with a 10-3 lead in the first quarter, with Rountree scoring a 39-yard touchdown. The Elks reclaimed the lead in the second quarter with a 37-yard field goal from Blanchard. The game continued to see back-and-forth action, with each team scoring field goals. In overtime, Hamilton scored first, but Blanchard tied the game with a 27-yard field goal with just seconds left.
The Elks then broke the field goal record with a ninth successful kick from 35 yards out in the second overtime, securing their dramatic victory.
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