Edmonton Elks defeat Winnipeg Blue Bombers 22-19 on walk-off field goal

CFL Edmonton Elks Winnipeg Blue Bombers walk-off field goal West Division

The Edmonton Elks secured a dramatic 22-19 comeback victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Commonwealth Stadium, led by a 40-yard walk-off field goal from Vincent Blanchard as time expired.

After a dominant first half by Winnipeg, which established a 16-0 lead, the Elks mounted a second-half rally. Edmonton's defense stifled the Blue Bombers, holding them to just 38 yards in the second half. Quarterback Cody Fajardo contributed 259 passing yards, a passing touchdown, and a rushing touchdown, while Justin Rankin added 93 rushing yards.

The win improves the Elks to an 8-3 record, placing them at the top of the CFL West Division standings and marking their highest position since 2015. For the Blue Bombers, the loss drops them to 5-5, following a season characterized by inconsistent performances.

Entities

Cody Fajardo · Commonwealth Stadium · Edmonton Elks · Mark Kilam · Vincent Blanchard · Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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Blanchard hits 40-yard walk-off field goal to lift Elks past Blue Bombers 22-19 [www.brandonsun.com]

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Blanchard hits 40-yard walk-off field goal to lift Elks past Blue Bombers 22-19 [winnipeg.citynews.ca]

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