Cody Fajardo and the Elks buried Calgary under 53 points, turning a tight first quarter into a laugher by halftime.
The Edmonton Elks put on an offensive clinic at Commonwealth Stadium, outscoring the Calgary Stampeders 50-9 across the final three quarters to win 53-16. Edmonton improves to 10-3, tying Montreal atop the league standings, while Calgary drops to 5-8 and keeps sliding further from a playoff spot in the West.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Calgary Stampeders | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Edmonton Elks | 3 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 53 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
Edmonton Elks
Cody Fajardo (QB) — 14/21, 232 yds, 3 TD
Joshua Cephus (WR) — 6 rec, 119 yds, 1 TD
ShunDerrick Powell (RB) — 14 att, 97 yds rush, 1 rec, 21 yds
Taylor Powell (QB) — 5/5, 67 yds, 1 TD
Terez Reid (DB) — 7 tackles
Calgary Stampeders
Jalen Philpot (WR) — 3 rec, 64 yds; 1/1 passing, 4 yds
Ludovick Choquette (RB) — 9 att, 62 yds
Erik Brooks (WR) — 4 rec, 37 yds, 1 TD
Vernon Adams Jr (QB) — 10/19, 142 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
Clarence Hicks (DL) — 3 tackles, 2 sacks
Team Stats
Stat | Calgary Stampeders | Edmonton Elks |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 271 | 441 |
Passing | 13/26, 160 yds, 1 TD | 19/26, 299 yds, 4 TD |
Rushing | 19 att, 111 yds, 0 TD | 25 att, 142 yds, 1 TD |
Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
Quick Hits
Edmonton racked up four passing touchdowns on the night, with backup Taylor Powell going a perfect 5/5 for 67 yards and a score in relief work.
Vernon Adams Jr. threw two interceptions and Calgary couldn't find the end zone on the ground all game, finishing with zero rushing touchdowns on 19 carries.
Fantasy managers riding Joshua Cephus got rewarded with a 119-yard, one-touchdown night, while ShunDerrick Powell quietly put up 97 rushing yards on 14 totes.
What's Next
Edmonton Elks (10-3) — at Toronto Argonauts, September 19
Calgary Stampeders (5-8) — hosts Ottawa Redblacks, September 19
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