Elks Squeeze Out 37-35 Win in Overtime as Ticats Eliminated From Playoff Race
Vincent Blanchard broke a CFL record with nine field goals as Edmonton won after a two-point convert shootout.
- On Saturday, kicker Vincent Blanchard set a CFL record with nine field goals as the Edmonton Elks defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-35 in overtime.
- The West Division-leading Elks had won five of their last six games, while the Tiger-Cats entered having lost five consecutive games.
- Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 298 yards while Hamilton's Harrison Frost completed 17 passes for 214 yards; Blanchard surpassed the previous CFL record of eight field goals.
- Finalized by Joshua Cephus catching a three-yard pass during a two-point shootout, the victory officially eliminated the Tiger-Cats from playoff contention.
- Following a bye week, the Elks visit Hamilton for a rematch on Oct. 9, while the Tiger-Cats travel to face the Ottawa Redblacks next Friday.
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Elks squeeze out 37-35 win in overtime as Ticats eliminated from playoff race
EDMONTON - Joshua Cephus caught a three-yard pass in the endzone during the two-point shootout as the Edmonton Elks returned to their winning ways with a dramatic 37-35 overtime victory
Elks squeeze out 37-35 win in overtime as Ticats eliminated from playoff race – 105.9 The Region
EDMONTON — Joshua Cephus caught a three-yard pass in the endzone during the two-point shootout as the Edmonton Elks returned to their winning ways with a dramatic 37-35 overtime victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday. Cody Fajardo went 32-of-47 passing for 298 yards with one rushing touchdown and one interception as the West Division-leading Elks (11-4) made it five wins in their last six. Justin Rankin had 74 rushing yards on 11 carri…
Tiger-Cats eliminated from playoff race with overtime loss to Elks
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