Elks still chasing their 1st win of CFL season after losing 26-7 to Redblacks
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Tyrie Adams picked up his first career win in his first CFL start Friday night as the Ottawa Redblacks defeated the Edmonton Elks 26-7.
Tyrie Adams picked up his first career win in his first CFL start Friday night as the Ottawa Redblacks defeated the Edmonton Elks 26-7.
Adams finished the game 14 for 20 for 185 yards and one touchdown. He also had 31 yards rushing.
Jarret Doege also made his first CFL start but didn’t fare as well, going 19 for 33 for 214 yards and one touchdown. He was picked off three times and sacked four in the loss.
It had been 640 days since Ottawa last won at TD Place. The last win was also against the Elks — a 34-24 victory on Sept. 28, 2021.
With the win, Ottawa improves to 1-2-0 on the season while Edmonton falls to 0-4-0.
Trailing 16-0 at halftime, the Elks got on the board in the third quarter on a drive that started with an unfortunate punt by Richie Leone that allowed Edmonton to start its drive from midfield.
Five plays later Doege connected with Maurice Ffrench for a three-yard TD pass. Edmonton’s two-point conversion attempt failed leaving it trailing 16-6 late in the third quarter.
Ottawa extended its lead on the next drive with a 41-yard field goal from Lewis Ward, his fourth of the game, making it 19-6. Jake Julien picked up a single for the Elks with a deep punt.
