Highlights:
- Justin Rankin rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns to lead Edmonton's ground attack
- Trevor Harris threw for 351 yards and one touchdown despite two interceptions in the loss
- Edmonton improves to 6-9 while Saskatchewan falls to 10-5 in the regular season standings
Game Recap:
The Edmonton Elks defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 27-25 in a thrilling back-and-forth contest at Commonwealth Stadium that featured multiple lead changes and dramatic fourth-quarter action. Edmonton snapped a two-game losing streak with the victory, improving to 6-9 on the season, while Saskatchewan's record dropped to 10-5 despite still leading the West Division.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Edmonton Elks vs Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Edmonton Elks Performance:
The Elks overcame early struggles to dominate the fourth quarter with 16 points, capitalizing on their ground game and timely defensive plays to secure the narrow victory.
Top Offensive Players:
- Cody Fajardo: QB - 18/23, 305 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
- Justin Rankin: RB - 14 carries, 82 yards, 2 TD; 2 receptions, 15 yards
- Kaion Julien-Grant: WR - 4 receptions, 89 yards
- Kurleigh Gittens Jr.: WR - 4 receptions, 66 yards
- OJ Hiliare: WR - 2 receptions, 86 yards
Top Defensive Players:
- Kordell Jackson: LB - 8 tackles
- Brock Mogensen: LB - 7 tackles, 1 interception
- Joel Dublanko: LB - 6 tackles
- JJ Ross: DB - 6 tackles
- Kenneth Logan Jr.: DB - 5 tackles, 1 interception
Saskatchewan Roughriders Performance:
Despite a strong offensive showing led by Trevor Harris and AJ Ouellette, the Roughriders couldn't hold onto fourth-quarter leads and fell short in their comeback attempt.
Top Offensive Players:
- Trevor Harris: QB - 33/46, 351 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
- AJ Ouellette: RB - 19 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 17 yards
- KeeSean Johnson: WR - 8 receptions, 119 yards
- Samuel Emilus: WR - 7 receptions, 63 yards
- Tommy Nield: WR - 6 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD
Top Defensive Players:
- Benny Sapp III: DB - 5 tackles
- DaMarcus Fields: DB - 4 tackles
- Marcus Sayles: DB - 4 tackles
- AJ Allen: LB - 4 tackles
- Mike Rose: LB - 4 tackles, 1 sack
With this result, the current CFL standings show Saskatchewan maintaining their lead in the West Division at 10-5, while Edmonton sits at 6-9. In the East Division, Hamilton leads at 9-6, followed by Montreal at 8-7. The tight race for playoff positioning continues as teams approach the final weeks of the regular season.
The game featured classic CFL excitement with multiple lead changes and clutch performances on both sides. Edmonton's ability to control the fourth quarter proved decisive, as they outscored Saskatchewan 16-10 in the final frame to secure their sixth win of the campaign.
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