• Justin Rankin rushes for 108 yards and 3 touchdowns for Edmonton • McLeod Bethel-Thompson throws for 234 yards and 2 TDs in Elks win • Edmonton improves to 3-7 while Hamilton falls to 2-8 on the season
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
HAM
0
3
13
6
0
22
Loss
EDM
7
25
0
15
0
47
Win
Game Recap:
The Edmonton Elks put on an offensive clinic, dominating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 47-22 on the road. Led by a stellar performance from running back Justin Rankin and efficient passing from McLeod Bethel-Thompson, the Elks snapped a three-game losing streak to improve to 3-7. Hamilton drops to 2-8, remaining in last place in the East Division.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Edmonton vs Hamilton.
Edmonton Elks Performance:
The Elks offense was firing on all cylinders, racking up over 350 total yards. The ground game, led by Justin Rankin’s 108 yards and 3 touchdowns, set the tone early and often.
Top Defensive Players: • Kai Gray: DB – 6 tackles • Nyles Morgan: LB – 6 tackles • Nick Anderson: DB – 6 tackles • Leon O’Neal Jr.: DB – 5 tackles • Loucheiz Purifoy: DB – 5 tackles
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Performance:
The Tiger-Cats struggled to contain Edmonton’s offense and couldn’t keep pace, despite a solid effort from quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell.
Top Defensive Players: • Jamal Peters: DB – 4 tackles • D.Q. Thomas: LB – 4 tackles, 1 sack • Kyle Wilson: LB – 4 tackles • Richard Leonard: DB – 4 tackles • Stavros Katsantonis: DB – 3 tackles, 1 sack
The Edmonton Elks‘ victory moves them out of last place in the West Division, now sitting at 3-7. Meanwhile, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats remain at the bottom of the East Division with a 2-8 record. In the current CFL standings, the Montreal Alouettes lead the East at 9-1, while the Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions are tied atop the West at 5-4.
This dominant performance by Edmonton could be a turning point in their season as they look to climb back into playoff contention. For Hamilton, it’s back to the drawing board as they search for answers to turn their season around.
Can the Elks build on this impressive road win and make a push for the playoffs? Will the Tiger-Cats be able to regroup and salvage their season? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
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