Elks Outlast Alouettes 32-29 in Overtime to Snap Alexander's Unbeaten Streak
Justin Rankin scored two touchdowns and Cody Fajardo added the overtime winner as Edmonton improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2019.
- On Saturday, the Edmonton Elks defeated the Montreal Alouettes 32-29 in overtime, with Justin Rankin scoring two touchdowns and quarterback Cody Fajardo carrying in the game-winner.
- The victory handed previously-unbeatable quarterback Davis Alexander his first career regular-season loss as a starter, denying him a chance to tie Bo Levi Mitchell's CFL record of 14 consecutive wins.
- Cody Fajardo connected with Austin Mack for a nine-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to make it 13-7 at halftime, then scored the decisive overtime touchdown after a favorable fumble review.
- Montreal forced overtime after kicker Jos Maltos Diaz nailed a 31-yard field goal with time expiring to tie the game 26-26, but Edmonton's fumble recovery sealed the dramatic victory.
- The Elks improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2019 and visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday, while the Alouettes dropped to 2-1 and host the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday, June 28.
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Cody Fajardo, of the Edmonton Elks, played the heroes in overtime Saturday at the Commonwealth Stadium.
The Montreal club leaned from 32 to 29 in overtime against Cody Fajardo and the Elks in Edmonton.
The Toronto Star
Elks outlast Alouettes 32-29 in overtime to snap Alexander’s unbeaten streak
EDMONTON - Justin Rankin ran in a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Cody Fajardo carried in the winner himself as the Edmonton Elks stopped previously-unbeatable quarterback Davis Alexander, holding on
Winnipeg Free Press
Elks outlast Alouettes 32-29 in overtime to snap Alexander's unbeaten streak
EDMONTON - Justin Rankin ran in a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Cody Fajardo carried in the winner himself as the Edmonton Elks stopped previously-unbeatable quarterback Davis Alexander, holding on to win their home opener 32-29 in overtime over the Montreal Alouettes on a rainy Saturday.
The Alouettes thus suffered a first setback this season, in overtime, against the Elks.
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