Recap: Elks battle Roughriders in 2023 Home-Opener
The Edmonton Elks opened the 2023 CFL season against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday. The Elks dropped a narrow 17-13 decision before a crowd of 32,233, the largest for a Green and Gold home opener since 2013.
In his first regular season game with the Elks, star receiver Eugene Lewis hauled in five passes for 148 yards. Edmonton running back Kevin Brown rushed for 59 yards and added 22 more from three receptions.
Edmonton’s defence held the Riders to ...