cfl Game Recap
Montreal Alouettes vs Edmonton Elks Wrap - Montreal Wins 25-18
Montreal earned a 25-18 victory over Edmonton on Saturday in Week 17 action at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium.
Montreal won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 53.0.
Walter Fletcher rushed for 67 yards, while Jeshrun Antwi added 23 yards in the win. Eugene Lewis and Reggie White Jr. added 52 and 41 receiving yards respectively.
Kevin Brown rushed for 75 yards for Edmonton, while Taylor Cornelius added 23 yards. Taylor Cornelius threw for 273 yards for the Elks, while receivers Dillon Mitchell and Kenny Lawler Jr. had 98 and 45 yards respectively.
Edmonton outgained Montreal 375-295 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 22-20 by the Elks.
The time of possession battle favored Edmonton as their offense was on the field for 32:16, longer than the 27:44 of their opponents.
Montreal heads into a Week 18 battle against the REDBLACKS. Edmonton, meanwhile, will have their next action against Winnipeg.