The Montreal Alouettes secured a 23-20 victory against the Edmonton Elks with an impressive performance by Walter Fletcher, who scored two touchdowns during the game. This win marks the Alouettes’ second consecutive victory of the season, bringing their record to 2-0, while the Elks now stand at 0-2.
During the game, Montreal quarterback Cody Fajardo showcased his skills by completing 20 of his 30 pass attempts for 269 yards and two touchdowns. In addition to Fletcher’s two touchdowns, the Alouettes also saw a rushing touchdown from him and a 53-yard field goal from David Cote.
On the other side, McLeod Bethel-Thompson of the Edmonton Elks managed to accumulate 300 passing yards but was intercepted twice during the game. Despite the efforts of Elks’ backup Dakota Prukop, who scored two rushing touchdowns, and Boris Bede, who made two 48-yard field goals, the team fell short against the Alouettes.
The game saw back-and-forth action with both teams exchanging leads throughout. The Alouettes started strong with an early touchdown pass from Fajardo to Cole Spieker, while the Elks responded quickly with a touchdown plunge by Prukop. The Alouettes regained the lead in the second quarter with a field goal by Cote, but the Elks tied the game before halftime with a field goal by Bede.
After a scoreless third quarter, the Alouettes managed to extend their lead with another touchdown by Fletcher. Edmonton fought back with a late touchdown by Prukop, but their attempt at an on-side kick was unsuccessful, allowing the Alouettes to secure the win.
The Elks were boosted by the return of veteran defensive back Lucheiz Purifoy, while the Alouettes dealt with injuries to key players from their previous game. Despite the challenges, Montreal’s strong performance on both sides of the ball helped them secure the victory.
Looking ahead, the Alouettes are set to host Ottawa in their next game, while the Elks will travel to Toronto to face the Argos. The victory against the Elks marks a positive start to the season for the Alouettes as they aim to defend their Grey Cup title.