{"id":92636,"date":"2025-08-24T03:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T03:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/92636\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T03:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T03:00:12","slug":"visiting-elks-win-third-straight-with-30-20-victory-over-redblacks-edmonton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/92636\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Elks win third straight with 30-20 victory over Redblacks – Edmonton"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Edmonton\u00a0Elks\u00a0rolled to their third straight win, taking advantage of yet another sluggish start by the Ottawa Redblacks, to leave the nation\u2019s capital with a 30-20 victory Friday night.<\/p>\n

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With Ottawa (3-8) mounting a comeback,\u00a0Edmonton\u00a0quarterback Cody Fajardo, who finished 22-for-28 for 270 yards and one interception, was able to sustain a solid drive and hand the ball off to Justin Rankin who charged his way through the middle for a six-yard touchdown to take a 27-17 lead with 7:40 remaining.<\/p>\n

Ottawa added a 26-yard field goal with three minutes remaining to get within a touchdown but the Redblacks were unable to close the gap. Vincent Blanchard added a 35-yard field goal in the final minute for the\u00a0Elks\u00a0(4-6).<\/p>\n

A scary moment took place in the final minutes of the game when Ottawa DL Daniel Okpoko took a hit, got up and signalled for help and then dropped to the ground. He was taken off the field by ambulance.<\/p>\n

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With Dru Brown sidelined by a knee injury, backup quarterback Dustin Crum made his third start of the season, completing 23-of-29 passes for 277 yards and a touchdown. He also added 59 rushing yards and another TD.<\/p>\n

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Ottawa opened the second half strong, marching down the field on an eight-play drive that ended with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Andre Miller, cutting Edmonton\u2019s lead to 20-14. Lewis Ward added a 20-yard field to goal to get within three points early in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n

Ottawa salvaged the first half thanks to linebacker Ayinde Eley, who came up with an interception in his debut at middle linebacker. Just four plays later, which included a 28-yard pass to Keelan White, Crum capped off the drive with a touchdown from the goal line.<\/p>\n

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Fajardo punched in a TD from the one-yard line early in the second quarter.\u00a0Edmonton\u00a0extended its lead when Javon Leake spotted an opening and raced 80 yards for a punt return touchdown to make it 17-0. The\u00a0Elks\u00a0added a 31-yard field goal to take a 20-7 lead at the half.<\/p>\n

First-quarter scoring woes continued for the Redblacks. Ottawa has just a single point in the opening frame over its last five games.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Elks\u00a0had a 3-0 lead off a 33-yard field goal.<\/p>\n

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Redblacks coach Bob Dyce squared off against his son Trysten, who is the\u00a0Elks\u2019 running backs coach and offensive assistant.<\/p>\n

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UP NEXT<\/p>\n

Elks: Visit the Calgary Stampeders on Monday, Sept. 1.<\/p>\n

Redblacks: Host the B.C. Lions on Friday, Sept. 5.<\/p>\n

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