Blue Bombers blitz Elks 27-14 for sixth straight win
EDMONTON — Tre Ford’s return as the Edmonton Elks starting quarterback did not go according to plan on Saturday night.
Ford lost a fumble and threw two interceptions as the West Division-leading Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat the Elks 27-14 at Commonwealth Stadium. The Blue Bombers (8-6) have won six in a row, and neutralized the CFL’s top scoring offence.
The Elks lost for just the second time in seven games, falling to 5-9.
With the score tied 10-10 in the fourth quarter, Ford’s underthrown pass was picked off by Blue Bombers linebacker Michael Ayers, who returned the ball to the Elks’ 36-yard line. Brady Oliveira then unleashed a punishing run of 30 yards, followed by a six-yard touchdown scamper, to put the Blue Bombers ahead for good.