{
  "id": 10119345,
  "title": "Elks squeeze out 37-35 win in overtime as Ticats eliminated from playoff race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/elks-squeeze-out-37-35-win-in-overtime-as-ticats-eliminated-from",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T02:46:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/cfl/2026/09/26/elks-squeeze-out-37-35-win-in-overtime-as-ticats-eliminated-from-playoff-race"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Edmonton Elks defeated Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-35 in overtime.",
    "Cody Fajardo threw for 298 yards, including a TD and an interception.",
    "Vincent Blanchard broke CFL record with nine field goals."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The win returns the Elks to a winning record, rekindling their season, while the loss eliminates the Ticats from contention for a playoff spot.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}