• Bo Levi Mitchell throws for 316 yards and 5 touchdowns • Hamilton’s offense explodes for 44 points • Edmonton drops to 0-7 on the season
Game Recap: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-5) earned a decisive 44-28 victory over the Edmonton Elks (0-7) in a high-scoring CFL matchup. Bo Levi Mitchell put on a passing clinic for Hamilton, throwing for 316 yards and 5 touchdowns to lead the Tiger-Cats to their second win of the season. Despite a late push from Edmonton, the Elks remain winless in 2024.
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
EDM
6
2
0
20
—
28
Loss
HAM
6
15
13
10
—
44
Win
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Hamilton vs Edmonton.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Performance:
The Tiger-Cats’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with Bo Levi Mitchell leading the charge. Hamilton’s balanced attack kept the Elks’ defense guessing all game long.
Top Defensive Players: • Nick Anderson: LB – 9 tackles • Shawn Oakman: DL – 6 tackles • Nyles Morgan: LB – 6 tackles • Loucheiz Purifoy: DB – 3 tackles • Jake Taylor: DB – 3 tackles
This game had significant implications for the CFL standings. With the win, Hamilton improves to 2-5 but remains in last place in the East Division. Montreal leads the East at 6-1, followed by Ottawa (5-2) and Toronto (4-3). In the West, Saskatchewan and BC are tied atop the division at 5-2, while Edmonton’s struggles continue as they fall to 0-7.
The Tiger-Cats’ offensive explosion provides a glimmer of hope for their season, while the Elks will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind in the competitive West Division.
Can Hamilton build on this momentum to climb the East Division standings? Will Edmonton find a way to notch their first win of the season in the coming weeks? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
Mark Perry is the founder and editor of CFL News Hub. A dedicated and experienced football analyst, he has been providing comprehensive coverage of the sport since 2018.
