Chase Brice threw four interceptions and the Elks made every one of them count in a 19-17 win.
The Edmonton Elks improved to 5-1 with a gritty two-point win over the BC Lions at Commonwealth Stadium, and it wasn't pretty on either side. BC actually piled up a 10-point fourth quarter to make it look close on the scoreboard, but the Lions dug themselves too deep a hole in the first three quarters and fall to 1-4. Edmonton didn't blow anyone away either — Cody Fajardo threw for 282 yards but managed just one touchdown — but the Elks defense turned Brice's mistakes into the difference. Lions star QB Nathan Rourke exited Friday night's early with an apparent elbow injury.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BC Lions | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
Edmonton Elks | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
Edmonton Elks
Cody Fajardo (QB) — 27/37, 282 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT
Joshua Cephus (WR) — 5 rec, 97 yds
Justin Rankin (RB) — 7 att, 9 yds rushing; 6 rec, 46 yds
TJ Luther (WR) — 4 rec, 37 yds, 1 TD
Kordell Jackson (DB) — 5 tackles
BC Lions
Chase Brice (QB) — 20/34, 226 yds, 1 TD, 4 INT
Keon Hatcher Sr (WR) — 4 rec, 81 yds, 1 TD
Nick Cenacle (WR) — 5 rec, 62 yds
Zander Horvath (RB) — 4 att, 11 yds, 1 TD; 1 rec, 19 yds
Jackson Findlay (DB) — 7 tackles
Team Stats
Stat | BC Lions | Edmonton Elks |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 241 | 309 |
Passing | 20/34, 226 yds, 1 TD | 27/37, 282 yds, 1 TD |
Rushing | 11 att, 15 yds, 1 TD | 13 att, 27 yds, 0 TD |
Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
Quick Hits
Brice's four interceptions were the story of the game — BC out-gained the turnover margin by miles but couldn't cash in until it was too late.
Edmonton's defense spread the wealth on takeaways, with Tyrell Ford, Gavin Meyer and JJ Ross each grabbing one of Brice's picks.
Fajardo threw for nearly 300 yards but just one touchdown — solid volume for fantasy owners, but the red-zone efficiency wasn't there.
What's Next
Edmonton Elks (5-1) — at Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 23
BC Lions (1-4) — host Toronto Argonauts, July 25
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