Edmonton Elks defeat Toronto Argonauts 42-12 in CFL matchup

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The Edmonton Elks defeated the Toronto Argonauts 42-12 at Commonwealth Stadium, snapping a two-game losing streak. The victory also ended a two-game winning streak for the Argonauts.

Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 301 yards on 25 of 31 attempts, including one touchdown. J. J. Ross provided a major defensive highlight with an 85-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Other Edmonton scorers included Cole Snyder, Justin Rankin, and Joshua Cephus, while kicker Vincent Blanchard successfully converted four field goals.

Toronto's offense was limited, with quarterback Chad Kelly completing 21 of 31 passes for 265 yards and one interception. The Argonauts' lone touchdown was scored by backup quarterback Nick Arbuckle following a 51-yard pass from Kelly to Kevin Mital. Toronto struggled significantly in the second half, committing six turnovers that led to 27 Edmonton points.

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Chad Kelly · Cody Fajardo · Commonwealth Stadium · Edmonton Elks · Toronto Argonauts

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Argonauts lost after winning two straight games. globalnews.ca · www.brandonsun.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Edmonton Elks victory snapped a two-game losing streak. globalnews.ca · www.cfl.ca
[○ 1 SOURCE] The game was played at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. www.cfl.ca
[● 4 SOURCES] J. J. Ross scored an 85-yard interception return for a touchdown. globalnews.ca · www.brandonsun.com · www.cfl.ca · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The Edmonton Elks defeated the Toronto Argonauts 42-12. globalnews.ca · cfjctoday.com · chatnewstoday.ca · www.brandonsun.com · www.cfl.ca · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Chad Kelly completed 21 of 31 pass attempts for 265 yards. globalnews.ca · cfjctoday.com · chatnewstoday.ca · lethbridgenewsnow.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Vincent Blanchard made four successful field-goal attempts. globalnews.ca · www.brandonsun.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Cody Fajardo completed 25 of 31 pass attempts for 301 yards. globalnews.ca · cfjctoday.com · chatnewstoday.ca · www.brandonsun.com · lethbridgenewsnow.com · +1 more