Elks pull off dramatic 26-24 road win over Roughriders with late field goal
Edmonton controlled the score for much of the game despite committing 12 penalties for 158 yards.
In spite of the mishaps, the offence used big plays to take advantage of a shaky Saskatchewan defence. Cornelius connected with Dillon Mitchell on a 77-yard TD reception in the second quarter to take the lead after being down 10-0 early in the game. On the ground, Cornelius and Brown registered longs of 56 and 36 yards, respectively.Edmonton Elks quarterback Taylor Cornelius throws against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the first half of CFL football action at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Sask., on Friday, September 16, 2022.
Wide receiver Shaq Evans scored on a 42-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter for the Riders, while kicker Brett Lauther added three field goals from 39, 34 and 22 yards.