Austin Mack Has Randy Moss Moment in Elks’ 36-24 Win over Saskatchewan Roughriders
Mack’s two long touchdowns helped Edmonton win its third straight and move four points ahead in the West Division, while Cody Fajardo threw for a career-best 510 yards.
- On Thursday night, the Edmonton Elks defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34, with Austin Mack recording 173 yards and two touchdowns in the road victory.
- Quarterback Cody Fajardo and Mack reunited in Alberta this year after helping the Montreal Alouettes win the 2023 Grey Cup; Edmonton signed the veteran in late January.
- In his first season with Edmonton, Mack leads the Elks in receiving with 34 catches, 579 yards, and five touchdowns, positioning him as key to the team's playoff pursuit since 2019.
- "There are guys here who want to play together," Mack said, emphasizing team culture and noting his contributions extend beyond receiving to blocking and game maximization.
- The two teams meet again Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium, providing Edmonton another opportunity to solidify its position atop the West Division.
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Prince George Citizen
Elks look to sweep home-and-home series with defending champion Riders
Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks have a tough act to follow Saturday night. Fajardo threw for a career-best 510 yards and four TDs in leading Edmonton (6-1) to a thrilling 36-34 road win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-2) last week.
The Toronto Star
Austin Mack has Randy Moss moment in Elks’ 36-24 win over Saskatchewan Roughriders
Austin Mack had a Randy Moss moment Thursday night.
Winnipeg Free Press
Austin Mack has Randy Moss moment in Elks' 36-24 win over Saskatchewan Roughriders
Austin Mack had a Randy Moss moment Thursday night.
Air of anticipation surrounds Roughriders-Elks rematch
After a classic contest filled with explosive plays, the drama is building for another highly charged CFL game between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks. “You know you’re going to get hard-nosed football when you line up and play against an Edmonton Elks offence or an Edmonton Elks team, period,” Roughriders Defensive Co-ordinator Joshua Bell said after Tuesday’s practice at Mosaic Stadium. “You know that those guys are going to be …
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