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Elks Make It Three Straight With 30-20 Road Victory Over Redblacks

Efficient quarterbacking, punctuated by a decisive punt return, underscored Edmonton's surge.

Edmonton Elks running back Tanner Green (27) leaps over Ottawa Redblacks defensive back Alijah McGhee (29) as he runs with the ball during first half CFL action in Ottawa, on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.
Ottawa Redblacks defensive lineman Aidan John (93) tries to tackle Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo (7) during second half CFL action in Ottawa, on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

Overview

  • Edmonton improved to 4-6 and Ottawa dropped to 3-8 after the Elks closed out a 30-20 result in the capital.
  • Cody Fajardo went 22-of-28 for 270 yards with one interception and guided a late drive capped by Justin Rankin’s six-yard rushing touchdown with 7:40 remaining.
  • With starter Dru Brown out with a knee injury, Dustin Crum completed 23-of-29 passes for 277 yards and a touchdown and added 59 rushing yards with another score for Ottawa.
  • Javon Leake’s 80-yard punt-return touchdown helped build a 17-0 cushion as Ottawa’s first-quarter drought persisted to just one point across its last five games.
  • Ottawa defensive lineman Daniel Okpoko was taken off the field by ambulance in the final minutes after signaling for help following a hit.