The CFL on TSN panel breaks down how the Elks were able to overcome the Lions' defence for their first Grey Cup appearance in 11 years, and what stood out in the Alouettes' win over the Blue Bombers to get back to the big game where they fell short to the Roughriders last year.
Davis Alexander threw for 373 yards and two touchdowns, while Tyrice Beverette forced a pivotal late fumble to lift the Alouettes past the Blue Bombers in the Eastern Final on Saturday. Montreal returns to the Grey Cup after losing to the Roughriders last season as Alexander battled through a nagging hamstring injury.
TSN's Rod Smith and Glen Suitor recap all the action from the Edmonton Elks' victory over the BC Lions in Saturday's Western Final.
Cody Fajardo used his legs and his arms to engineer two fourth-quarter touchdowns to guide the Elks to a win over the Lions in the West Division final on Saturday. Fajardo will meet his former team the Montreal Alouettes in the Grey Cup in Calgary next Sunday.
Edmonton Elks head coach Mark Kilam spoke to TSN's Claire Hanna after his team's win over the BC Lions in the Western Final on Saturday.
Edmonton Elks wide receiver Austin Mack spoke to TSN's Claire Hanna after his team's win over the BC Lions in the Western Final on Saturday.
Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo spoke to TSN's Claire Hanna after his team's win over the BC Lions in the Western Final on Saturday.
Cody Fajardo launches it to Austin Mack in the end zone and he comes down with the 23-yard touchdown to put the Elks up nine late in the fourth quarter.
Nathan Rourke marches into the end zone for an eight-yard score to tie the Western Final early in the final quarter.
Cody Fajardo keeps the ball and finds the end zone from five yards out to score the first touchdown of the Western Final and put the Elks up by seven late in the third quarter.
TSN's Dustin Nielson and Duane Forde breakdown the final plays of the fourth quarter in the Eastern Final that saw the Montreal Alouettes beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to advance to the Grey Cup.
Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas joins TSN's Matthew Scianitti to share what "the grind for nine" means to the Alouettes, and what stands out about his team fighting for the win late in the fourth quarter.
Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyler Snead joins TSN's Matthew Scianitti to breakdown his touchdown catch to secure Montreal's Eastern Final win against the Blue Bombers.
Montreal Alouettes defensive hero Tyrice Beverette joins TSN's Matthew Scianitti to breakdown his strip sack on Zach Collaros late in the fourth quarter, and what it means to be back in the Grey Cup.
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander joins TSN's Matthew Scianitti to discuss what the vibe was like on the sideline after Tyrice Beverette's strip sack, and turning his focus to the Grey Cup.
Bryce Perkins punches in his second touchdown of the game as the Blue Bombers continue to cut into the Alouettes' lead.
Zach Collaros connects with Tim White to put the Blue Bombers in a great scoring position, and on the ensuing play Bryce Perkins goes right up the middle to cut into the Alouettes' lead.
Davis Alexander peels out to the right and finds offensive lineman Donny Ventrelli in the end zone for a touchdown to extend the Alouettes' lead.
Davis Alexander dials up a deep ball to Charleston Rambo to put the Alouettes just short of a touchdown, and on the following play Stevie Scott punches in for the first touchdown of the Eastern Final.
Zach Collaros (ribs) is listed as the starting quarterback, but will be a game-time decision for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Saturday’s Eastern Final against the Montreal Alouettes. Collaros spoke Friday about how he feels and what it would to him if he's able to play Saturday.
BC Lions head coach Buck Pierce and wide receiver Jevon Cottoy discuss what it took for the Lions to fight their way into the Western Final after starting the season 0-3, and what they expect the environment to be like in Edmonton Saturday.
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