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CFL Result: Edmonton Elks Triumph Over Saskatchewan Roughriders with 36-27

n a thrilling encounter that kept the spectators at the edge of their seats, the Edmonton Elks pulled off a victory against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, seizing the win with a score of 36-27. The game saw a series of remarkable plays, with both teams showcasing a spectacular offense and defense performance, giving the CFL scores a run for their money.

Results

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QB Tre Ford showcased a commendable performance, leading the Elks both in the air and on the ground with a total of 173 yards passing and a notable 70 yards rushing, contributing significantly to the Elks’ victory. The Roughriders, despite the loss, had Jake Dolegala displaying a powerful game with 213 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Let’s delve deeper into each team’s performance.

Edmonton Elks Breakdown

Offense

QB Tre Ford demonstrated a sterling performance, completing 13 out of 20 passes, accumulating 173 yards, and scoring a touchdown, although he also conceded an interception. The backup QB, Taylor Cornelius also left a mark with a 10-yard touchdown. Kevin Brown, on the other hand, had a breakthrough in the game, rushing for 175 yards and recording a touchdown. In the receiver’s end, Eugene Lewis topped with 84 yards and a touchdown.

Defense

The defense team displayed a tremendous effort with Mark McLaurin leading the tackle count with six, followed closely by Nyles Morgan with five tackles. Marcus Lewis marked the defense with an interception, contributing to the CFL standings that are crucial at this stage of the season.

Saskatchewan Roughriders Breakdown

Offense

Jake Dolegala took charge of the offense, throwing for 213 yards with a commendable three touchdowns and one interception. On the ground, Jamal Morrow led the rushing efforts with 46 yards. The receiving corps showcased a robust performance with Tevin Jones, and Shawn Bane Jr marking noteworthy performances with 72 and 47 yards respectively, each landing a touchdown.

Defense

Larry Dean and Derrick Moncrief led the defense with seven tackles each, putting a resilient fight to keep the Riders in the game. C.J Reavis managed an interception, adding to the team’s defensive stats.

Final Remarks

The game was a hard-fought battle with Edmonton managing to pull ahead in the final quarter, securing their victory with a series of strategic plays. The Elks leaned heavily on their potent rushing attack led by Kevin Brown and the dynamic performance of Tre Ford, both in the air and on the ground.

Saskatchewan will look to bounce back and strategize more effectively for their next encounter, maintaining their zeal and perhaps evolving a more solid defense to keep up with the pace set by other teams in the CFL standings.

As the clock ticks down to the final games of the season, both teams will be keen to improve their standings and give their fans something to cheer about. It’s all to play for as we look forward to more CFL scores impacting the landscape of Canadian football. Stay tuned for more updates as the teams go back to the drawing board to refine their strategies for the upcoming clashes.


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