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Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime
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Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime

In a rain-soaked CFL matchup, the Edmonton Elks defeated the Montreal Alouettes 32-29 in overtime during their home opener. Justin Rankin scored two touchdowns for Edmonton, while quarterback Cody Fajardo rushed in the winning score. The victory marked the Elks' first 2-0 start since 2019. Montreal's Davis Alexander, who once backed up Fajardo on the 2023 Grey Cup-winning team, suffered his first regular-season loss as a starter. The game featured back-and-forth scoring, including multiple field goals by both teams, and highlighted the competitive nature of the CFL season.

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Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime

In a rain-soaked CFL matchup, the Edmonton Elks defeated the Montreal Alouettes 32-29 in overtime during their home opener. Justin Rankin scored two touchdowns for Edmonton, while quarterback Cody Fajardo rushed in the winning score. The victory marked the Elks' first 2-0 start since 2019. Montreal's Davis Alexander, who once backed up Fajardo on the 2023 Grey Cup-winning team, suffered his first regular-season loss as a starter. The game featured back-and-forth scoring, including multiple field goals by both teams, and highlighted the competitive nature of the CFL season.

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