Elks Stun Bombers with Walk-Off Kick | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Vincent Blanchard’s 40-yard game-winning field goal as time expired sent the Edmonton Elks to a thrilling 22-19 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, securing their second straight win and keeping them atop the West Division. Down 16-0 in the second quarter, Edmonton rallied with a touchdown run from Cody Fajardo and a clutch defensive stand, then capped their comeback with Blanchard’s heroics. The Elks improve to 8-3, their best start since 2015, while Winnipeg slips to 5-6 after dropping three of four. With a bye week ahead, Edmonton looks poised for momentum — and the Bombers will need…