Highlights:
- Cody Fajardo threw for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns in his return to Montreal
- Tyrell Ford returned an 87-yard pick-six for Edmonton's first defensive back interception of 2025
- Edmonton improves to 2-6 while Montreal falls to 5-4, now 1-4 without Davis Alexander
Game Recap:
Cody Fajardo engineered a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback as the Edmonton Elks defeated the Montreal Alouettes 23-22 at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. The 2023 Grey Cup MVP with Montreal completed 27 of 38 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns, leading Edmonton to their first road victory of the season. With the win, the Elks improved to 2-6 while Montreal dropped to 5-4, extending their struggles without starting quarterback Davis Alexander to 1-4.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Edmonton Elks vs Montreal Alouettes.
Edmonton Elks Performance:
The Elks overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, with Fajardo finding his rhythm against a tough Montreal defense that recorded five sacks on the night.
Top Offensive Players:
- Cody Fajardo: QB - 27/38, 289 yards, 2 TD passing; 3 carries, 14 yards rushing
- Justin Rankin: RB - 4 receptions, 88 yards; 5 carries, 0 yards
- Kurleigh Gittens Jr.: WR - 5 receptions, 50 yards on 7 targets
- Binjimen Victor: WR - 4 receptions, 48 yards on 5 targets
- Kaion Julien-Grant: WR - 5 receptions, 45 yards, 2 TDs on 8 targets
Top Defensive Players:
- Kenneth Logan Jr.: LB - 6 tackles
- Kordell Jackson: LB - 6 tackles
- Tyrell Ford: DB - 5 tackles, 1 interception returned for 87-yard touchdown
- Joel Dublanko: LB - 4 tackles
- Nyles Morgan: LB - 4 tackles
Montreal Alouettes Performance:
The Alouettes struggled at quarterback with McLeod Bethel-Thompson benched after throwing a pick-six before halftime, while Caleb Evans provided a spark in relief but couldn't secure the victory.
Top Offensive Players:
- Caleb Evans: QB - 14/18, 113 yards, 1 TD passing; 4 carries, 10 yards rushing
- Charleston Rambo: WR - 8 receptions, 51 yards on 11 targets
- Tyler Snead: WR - 7 receptions, 50 yards on 8 targets
- Cole Spieker: WR - 3 receptions, 47 yards, 1 TD on 4 targets
- Sean Thomas-Erlington: RB - 8 carries, 33 yards; 1 reception, 5 yards
Top Defensive Players:
- Robert Kennedy: LB - 6 tackles
- Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund: DE - 5 tackles, 3 sacks (leads CFL with 7 total)
- Wesley Sutton: DB - 5 tackles
- Tyrice Beverette: DB - 5 tackles
- Lorenzo Burns: DB - 3 tackles
With today's CFL scores and results, the current CFL standings show Saskatchewan leading the West Division at 7-1, while Hamilton tops the East at 6-3. Edmonton's victory moves them within striking distance of other teams in the competitive West Division race.
The victory represents a significant emotional milestone for Fajardo, who delivered when it mattered most against his former team. For Montreal, the loss continues their concerning trend without Alexander under center, raising questions about their playoff positioning as they head into a crucial stretch of the season.
Can the Elks build momentum from this road victory and climb back into West Division contention? Will the Alouettes find stability at quarterback before their playoff hopes are seriously threatened? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.