Cody Fajardo Won’t Return to Haunt the Alouettes
In a significant development for Canadian football fans, quarterback Cody Fajardo won’t return to haunt the Montreal Alouettes. The Edmonton Elks were officially eliminated from playoff contention in the Canadian Football League (CFL) on Friday night.
Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks’ Playoff Exclusion
The Elks, holding a record of 7 wins and 10 losses, suffered a setback against the British Columbia Lions. The Lions secured a 37-24 victory, solidifying their playoff spot with a record of 10 wins and 7 losses.
Current Playoff Picture
As the playoff picture unfolds, four teams from the Western Division are set to participate:
- Saskatchewan Roughriders: 12 wins, 5 losses
- Calgary Stampeders: 9 wins, 7 losses
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers: 9 wins, 8 losses
- British Columbia Lions: 10 wins, 7 losses
In the Eastern Division, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Montreal Alouettes have clinched their playoff spots. However, the complete playoff picture will be established in the coming week.
Impact of the Crossover Rule
This year marks the first time since 2019 that the crossover rule will be applied in the CFL. Due to poor performances by the Toronto Argonauts and the Ottawa Redblacks, the rule allows the fourth-placed team in the West to cross over to the playoffs if they have a better record than the third-placed team in the East.
Cody Fajardo’s Contributions
Fajardo had previously helped lead the Alouettes to victory in the 2023 Grey Cup. He joined the Elks as the starting quarterback in July and faced his former team in an exhilarating match on August 8 at Percival-Molson Stadium. Fajardo completed a game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds, helping the Elks secure a thrilling 23-22 victory.
As the season progresses, Fajardo’s journey and the unfolding playoff scenarios will remain of great interest to fans and analysts alike.
