Elks squeeze out 37-35 win in overtime as Ticats eliminated from playoff race
The Edmonton Elks secured a dramatic 37-35 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in overtime on Saturday. With the win, the Elks returned to their winning ways, having previously been eliminated from the playoff race. Quarterback Cody Fajardo completed 32 of 47 passes for 298 yards, including a touchdown and an interception. Running back Justin Rankin rushed for 74 yards on 11 carries, and kicker Vincent Blanchard broke the CFL record with nine field goals.
Hamilton's Larry Rountree rushed for 91 yards on 13 carries and scored a touchdown, while Harrison Frost threw for 214 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. The Elks' Vincent Blanchard set a new CFL record with nine field goals in the game.
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