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Elks Squeeze Out 37-35 Win in Overtime as Ticats Eliminated From Playoff Race
Vincent Blanchard broke a CFL record with nine field goals as Edmonton won after a two-point convert shootout.
- On Saturday, Kicker Vincent Blanchard set a CFL record with nine field goals, leading the Edmonton Elks to a 37-35 overtime victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
- The West Division-leading Elks entered the contest having won five of their last six games, while the Tiger-Cats had lost five consecutive games.
- Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 298 yards with one touchdown, while Hamilton's Harrison Frost completed 17 passes for 214 yards; Blanchard surpassed the previous CFL record of eight field goals.
- Joshua Cephus caught a three-yard pass during the two-point shootout, securing the win and officially eliminating the Tiger-Cats from playoff contention.
- Following their victory, the Elks have a bye before visiting Hamilton for a rematch on Oct. 9, while the Tiger-Cats travel to Ottawa to face the Redblacks next Friday.
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Elks squeeze out 37-35 win in overtime as Ticats eliminated from playoff race
EDMONTON - Joshua Cephus caught a three-yard pass in the endzone during the two-point shootout as the Edmonton Elks returned to their winning ways with a dramatic 37-35 overtime victory
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BVM Sports USTiger-Cats eliminated from playoff race with overtime loss to Elks
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