Elks kicker Blanchard sets CFL record with nine field goals in 37-35 OT win
Edmonton beat Hamilton in a double-overtime two-point shootout, eliminating the Tiger-Cats from playoff contention and extending the Elks' West Division lead.
The Edmonton Elks defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-35 in overtime on Saturday, with Joshua Cephus catching a three-yard touchdown pass during a two-point convert shootout to secure the win. The result eliminated Hamilton (4-11) from playoff contention, marking their fifth consecutive loss, while Edmonton (11-4) maintained its lead atop the CFL's West Division with five wins in its last six games.
Elks kicker Vincent Blanchard set a new CFL record with nine field goals in the game, breaking the previous league mark of eight. Quarterback Cody Fajardo completed 32 of 47 passes for 298 yards, adding a rushing touchdown but also throwing an interception. Justin Rankin rushed for 74 yards on 11 carries, and Zach Mathis caught five passes for 75 yards.
Hamilton's Harrison Frost threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. Larry Rountree III ran for 91 yards and a touchdown, while Kurleigh Gittens Jr. led Hamilton receivers with four catches for 62 yards and a score. The teams traded leads throughout regulation, with Hamilton tying the game late on a Marc Liegghio field goal before Edmonton forced overtime with a Blanchard kick as time expired.
Both kickers traded field goals through two overtime periods before Hamilton failed to convert a two-point attempt, allowing Cephus's catch to seal the win for Edmonton. Hamilton next travels to face the Ottawa Redblacks, while the Elks have a bye before a rematch in Hamilton on Oct. 9.
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