{
  "id": 13299555,
  "title": "Mathis, Fajardo, Powell score fourth-quarter TDs as Elks tame Ticats 27-12",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mathis-fajardo-powell-score-fourth-quarter-tds-as-elks-tame-ticats-27",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T02:03:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/cfl/2026/10/09/mathis-fajardo-powell-score-fourth-quarter-tds-as-elks-tame-ticats-27-12"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Edmonton Elks triumphed over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with a 27-12 score on Friday night. Zach Mathis, Cody Fajardo, and ShunDerrick Powell each scored fourth-quarter touchdowns to secure the victory. Mathis' standout play was a 48-yard interception return for a touchdown at 10:43. Fajardo completed 16-of-25 passes for 229 yards, while Harrison Frost completed 21-of-36 passes for 221 yards. Vincent Blanchard of Hamilton scored two field goals and a single, while Marc Liegghio added an 18-yard field goal. The Elks, who clinched a home playoff game with this win, had 193 net offensive yards compared to Hamilton's 45. The Elks will face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on October 16.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Zach Mathis scored a 48-yard interception return touchdown in the fourth quarter.",
    "Cody Fajardo completed 16-of-25 passes for 229 yards.",
    "Elks had 193 net offensive yards compared to Hamilton's 45."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This win secures a home playoff game for the Elks, marking a significant gain for the team in their season standings and setting up a matchup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.",
  "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."
}