Overview
- Edmonton defeated Ottawa 40-17 at Commonwealth Stadium on Thursday, moving the Elks to 4-1 and extending the Redblacks’ winless run to 0-5.
- Justin Rankin accounted for three touchdowns and more than 150 yards from scrimmage, while Cody Fajardo completed 19 of 24 passes for 240 yards and two TDs.
- Ottawa’s Jake Maier finished 26 of 39 for 293 yards and one touchdown but threw four interceptions, and veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson took the final series.
- Late in the game Elks lineman Jordan Murray hit Habakkuk Baldonado from behind, Baldonado retaliated, and both players were ejected for their roles in the incident.
- The loss exposes deeper problems for Ottawa — a weak running game, missed tackles and shaky pass protection — and increases pressure on the coaching staff and quarterback decision before their home game next week.