cfl Game Recap
Alouettes vs Elks Final: 23-20 - Recap
The Alouettes got a 2-TD performance from Cody Fajardo as Montreal handed Edmonton a 23-20 defeat on Friday at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Alouettes were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -3.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 47.0.
Cody Fajardo completed 20 of 30 pass attempts for 269 yards and 2 TDs for the Alouettes in the win.
Kevin Brown rushed for 50 yards for Edmonton, while Dakota Prukop added 8 yards. McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw for 300 yards for the Elks, while receivers Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and Dillon Mitchell had 93 and 61 yards respectively.
Montreal outgained Edmonton 385-372 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 26-16 by the Elks.
Edmonton led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:21-29:39 split in that important category.
Next game, Montreal takes its act home to face Ottawa looking for another win. For Edmonton, they head on the road to face Toronto.