Edmonton Elks Thump Toronto Argonauts 42-12 in CFL
J.J. Ross sparked four Edmonton touchdowns with an 85-yard interception return as Cody Fajardo threw for 301 yards in the win.
- On Saturday, the Edmonton Elks halted a two-game losing skid with a 42-12 victory over the visiting Toronto Argonauts, fueled by J.J. Ross's 85-yard interception return for a touchdown.
- Edmonton maintained pressure on the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Division race, while Toronto suffered defeat after winning two straight games.
- Quarterback Cody Fajardo paced Edmonton with 301 yards and one touchdown pass, while kicker Vincent Blanchard added four field goals and Cole Snyder, Justin Rankin, and Joshua Cephus scored rushing touchdowns.
- Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly managed 265 passing yards with one interception, while backup quarterback Nick Arbuckle scored the Argonauts' lone touchdown in the lopsided loss.
- The Elks host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday, while the Argonauts return home to face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, both matchups scheduled for next week.
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Edmonton Elks thump Toronto Argonauts 42-12 in CFL clash
EDMONTON — Turnovers turned things around for the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. An 85-yard interception return for a touchdown by J.J. Ross helped the Elks halt a two-game losing skid with a 42-12 victory over the visiting Toronto Argonauts.
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Edmonton Elks thump Toronto Argonauts 42-12 in CFL
EDMONTON - An 85-yard interception return for a touchdown by J.J. Ross helped the Edmonton Elks halt a two-game losing skid with a 42-12 victory over the visiting Toronto Argonauts
GAME REC Elks 42, Argonauts 12
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks put a halt to their two-game losing streak, with a statement 42-12 victory over the Toronto Argonauts at Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday (Aug. 15) afternoon. In their most lopsided win in more than a decade, the Elks got touchdowns from Joshua Cephus, Justin Rankin, JJ Ross and Cole Snyder, while Edmonton kicker Vincent Blanchard knocked home all four of his field goal attempts. Quarterback…
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