MONTREAL — The league-leading Montreal Alouettes rallied a second-half comeback to defeat the Edmonton Elks 21-17 at Percival Molson Stadium Sunday night.
In his first start since an injury in Week 6, quarterback Cody Fajardo completed 22 of 34 passes for 336 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Fajardo connected with wide receiver Cole Spieker on both majors, while Alouettes kicker Jose Maltos was perfect on the night with three field goals.
The win maintains the Als’ stronghol
Fajardo opened his night by leading the Als on a 10-play drive that included a 38-yard pass to Charleston Rambo and ended with a 12-yard field goal from Jose Maltos for a 3-0 lead. Rambo added a 50-yard reception in the second half for the longest catch of the night.
Bethel-Thompson responded on the Elk’s next possession with a six-play, 70-yard touchdown drive that included a 25-yard rush by running back Kevin Brown. Former Alouette receiver Eugene Lewis caught a six-yard pass for the first major of the game.
Leading 7-3 after the first quarter, the Elks added another touchdown off an eight-play, 70-yard drive. Bethel-Thompson threw an eight-yard pass to Kurleigh
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