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Mathis, Fajardo, Powell Score Fourth-Quarter TDs as Elks Tame Ticats 27-12
Zach Mathis, Cody Fajardo and ShunDerrick Powell scored fourth-quarter touchdowns as Edmonton secured the postseason berth with 193 net offensive yards.
- The Edmonton Elks defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27-12 on Friday, clinching a home playoff game and improving to 12-4. The victory eliminated Hamilton from playoff contention.
- Fourth-Quarter touchdowns from receiver Zach Mathis, quarterback Cody Fajardo, and running back ShunDerrick Powell propelled the Elks to victory. Mathis delivered the game's biggest play on a 48-yard interception return at 10:43.
- Hamilton kick returner Isaiah Wooden narrowed the deficit with an 87-yard kickoff return touchdown, but the Tiger-Cats' offense struggled throughout. Both teams combined for 12 punts, indicating neither offense appeared sharp.
- At halftime, the Tiger-Cats added former running back Troy Davis to their Wall of Honour. Davis remains the franchise's all-time leader in carries , yards , and 100-yard games .
- The Elks will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday, Oct. 16, to continue their playoff push. Hamilton enters a bye week after elimination from postseason contention.
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Mathis, Fajardo, Powell score fourth-quarter TDs as Elks tame Ticats
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