Elks fall 24-19 to Argos despite Fajardo's 360-yard passing day
Toronto clinched a playoff berth and a home post-season game while Edmonton, still atop the CFL West at 10-4, lost a late chance to extend its win streak.
The Toronto Argonauts held off the Edmonton Elks 24-19 on Saturday at BMO Field, clinching a playoff spot and home playoff game. Chad Kelly threw two touchdown passes despite playing through a hand injury and a previously broken toe, finishing 19-of-31 for 373 yards with two interceptions.
Edmonton, which entered the game on a four-game winning streak and remains atop the CFL West at 10-4, drove to Toronto's 21-yard line in the final minute but Tarvarus McFadden intercepted quarterback Cody Fajardo in the end zone with 19 seconds left to seal the Argos' win. Fajardo passed for 360 yards and a touchdown but threw two interceptions.
Toronto took control on Ralph Holley's 55-yard fumble-return touchdown, his first defensive score, after Fajardo failed to corral a high snap. Kevin Mital and Dymere Miller also scored touchdowns for Toronto, with Lirim Hajrullahu adding a field goal and converts. Vincent Blanchard kicked four field goals and a convert for Edmonton.
Toronto coach Mike Miller said the win, coming despite rushing for -1 yards as a team, fulfilled a season-long goal of reaching the playoffs. Edmonton coach Mark Kilam pointed to turnovers, particularly in the red zone, as the difference in the loss.
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