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Elks clinch home field for CFL West playoffs after 35-27 win over Blue Bombers
Fajardo threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores as Edmonton earned home field for the CFL West final.
- On Oct. 16, the Edmonton Elks defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-27, officially securing the right to host the CFL West final and their first home playoff game since 2015.
- This win completes a three-game season sweep over the Blue Bombers, a feat Edmonton last achieved in 1979.
- Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo led the rally, running for two touchdowns and passing for two more, while Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros completed 28 of 33 passes for 331 yards.
- The Blue Bombers failed to secure a playoff spot with this loss, though they remain eligible for a post-season berth if Calgary loses to the Lions.
- Edmonton finishes its regular season next week in Saskatchewan against the Roughriders, while Winnipeg travels to B.C. to face the Lions to close out their schedules.
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- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 43%
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