Walter Fletcher scores two TDs as Montreal Alouettes beat Edmonton Elks 23-20
Edmonton Elks running back Javon Leake is tackled by Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Regis Cibasu and Alouettes linebacker TYrice Beverette during the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. The Alouettes won 23-20 on June 14, 2024.Walter Fletcher scored a pair of long touchdowns and the Alouettes continued to look solid to start their Grey Cup title defence, emerging with a 23-20 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday.“It was a tough, hard-fought game,” said Montreal head coach Jason Maas.
Elks backup Dakota Prukop muscled in a pair of TDs on the ground and Boris Bede made two 48-yard field goals. Montreal started the scoring on its first possession as a long pass up the middle by Fajardo to Kaion Julien-Grant eventually set up a five-yard passing play that saw receiver Cole Spieker get a finger on the ball and then reel it in on the way down for the touchdown.
“This year he had to earn that job in camp and today I think he made a statement on why he earned the job.”Following a scoreless third quarter, Cote hoped to extend Montreal’s lead but missed a 46-yard field goal attempt.
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