Jake Maier threw four picks and the Elks made him pay, breaking open a tight game with 24 fourth-quarter points.
The Edmonton Elks put together their best half of the season out of nowhere, turning a 17-16 game into a laugher with a 24-0 fourth quarter to beat the Ottawa Redblacks 40-17 at Commonwealth Stadium. Edmonton improves to 4-1 and stays right in the thick of a crowded West race, while Ottawa drops to 0-5 and remains stuck at the bottom of the league. The Redblacks moved the ball well for most of the day, but four Maier interceptions turned a competitive game into a rout.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ottawa Redblacks | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Edmonton Elks | 7 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 40 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
Edmonton Elks
Cody Fajardo (QB) — 19/24, 340 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT
Justin Rankin (RB) — 14 att, 107 yds, 2 TD rushing; 3 rec, 43 yds, 1 TD
Javon Leake (RB) — 10 att, 95 yds
Kordell Jackson (DB) — 3 tackles, 2 INT
Dariel Djabome (LB) — 7 tackles
Ottawa Redblacks
Ayden Eberhardt (WR) — 11 rec, 155 yds, 1 TD
Justin Hardy (WR) — 10 rec, 114 yds
Jake Maier (QB) — 26/39, 293 yds, 1 TD, 4 INT
Nyles Morgan (LB) — 7 tackles, 1 sack
Jeremy Lucien (DB) — 6 tackles
Team Stats
Stat | Ottawa Redblacks | Edmonton Elks |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 348 | 565 |
Passing | 29/43, 323 yds, 1 TD | 19/24, 340 yds, 2 TD |
Rushing | 10 att, 25 yds, 1 TD | 33 att, 225 yds, 2 TD |
Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
Quick Hits
Maier actually out-threw Fajardo for most of the game but four interceptions wiped out any margin for error, including at least one that Edmonton's secondary made him pay for with points.
Edmonton ran for 225 yards on 33 carries, with Rankin and Leake combining for 202 yards on the ground — the Elks just wore Ottawa down up front.
Eberhardt's 155-yard, 11-catch day is a fantasy line worth remembering even in a loss — he was the one consistent thing working for Ottawa all afternoon.
What's Next
Edmonton Elks (4-1) — host the BC Lions on July 17
Ottawa Redblacks (0-5) — host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on July 19
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