Toronto out-scored Edmonton where it counted and stole a home win despite getting outgained by 140 yards.
The Toronto Argonauts beat the Edmonton Elks 24-19 at BMO Field, turning a big night from Chad Kelly into just enough offense to hold off an Elks team that moved the ball at will but couldn’t find the end zone through the air. Edmonton falls to 10-4, still second in the West, while Toronto improves to 8-6 and keeps its playoff push alive in the East.
Box Score
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
OT
Final
Edmonton Elks
3
10
3
3
0
19
Toronto Argonauts
10
7
7
0
0
24
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Game Highlights
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Stat
Edmonton Elks
Toronto Argonauts
Total Yards
512
372
Passing
31/42, 360 yds, 0 TD
19/31, 373 yds, 2 TD
Rushing
33 att, 152 yds, 1 TD
6 att, -1 yds, 0 TD
Turnovers
2
2
Quick Hits
Edmonton racked up 512 yards of total offense and still lost — Fajardo threw for 360 yards but couldn’t get one through for a touchdown.
Toronto ran the ball for -1 yards on the night and won anyway, leaning entirely on Kelly’s arm and a defense that delivered matching 13-tackle, one-sack games from Adarius Pickett and Bubba Bolden.
Fantasy owners should note Fajardo’s dual-threat line — 63 rushing yards and a rushing score to go with the huge passing total — even in a losing effort.
What’s Next
Toronto Argonauts (8-6) — at Winnipeg Blue Bombers, September 26
Edmonton Elks (10-4) — vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 26
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