cfl Game Recap
Elks Fall 32-14 Against British Columbia - Game Recap
Nathan Rourke threw for 345 yards and 2 TDs to lead the Lions over Edmonton 32-14 on Sunday in Week 6 action at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Lions were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 56.0.
Nathan Rourke completed 26 of 30 pass attempts for 345 yards and 2 TDs for the Lions in the win.
Tre Ford rushed for 47 yards for Edmonton, while Cody Fajardo added 13 yards. Cody Fajardo threw for 78 yards for the Elks, while receivers Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and Steven Dunbar Jr. had 55 and 28 yards respectively.
Edmonton lost the offensive yardage battle to British Columbia 528-178 yards in Sunday's game. British Columbia had more first downs as that total ended up 28-10.
The time of possession battle favored British Columbia as their offense was on the field for 42:54, longer than the 17:06 of their opponents.
British Columbia looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Roughriders. The Elks will aim to get back on the winning track at Saskatchewan.