Elks edge Ticats 37-35 in overtime
Edmonton Elks edge Hamilton 37-35 in overtime as Vincent Blanchard sets a CFL record See how Edmonton stayed on top and why Hamilton’s playoff hopes ended in a thriller
The Edmonton Elks beat the Hamilton TigerCats 3735 in overtime on Saturday in Edmonton, handing Hamilton another setback as it was eliminated from playoff contention.
Edmonton kicker Vincent Blanchard set a CFL record with nine field goals, including the gametying kick late in regulation and the decisive score in the second overtime. Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 298 yards, added a rushing touchdown and helped the West Division leaders improve to 114.
Hamilton quarterback Harrison Frost passed for 214 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions as the Ticats dropped their fifth straight game and fell to 411. The two teams will meet again on Oct. 9 after Hamilton visits Ottawa next Friday.