Veteran CFL receiver Mack has Randy Moss moment

Veteran receiver Austin Mack delivered a performance reminiscent of NFL legend Randy Moss on Thursday night, hauling in four catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns to help the Edmonton Elks secure a dramatic 36-34 road win against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Mack's explosive plays included a 57-yard touchdown in the third quarter and an 81-yard score late in the fourth, showcasing his big-play ability. His performance echoed Randy Moss's memorable 1998 rookie game, where Moss also had a limited number of catches but significant yardage and touchdowns. "Yeah, it was (dream game), it would be for any receiver," Mack said in a telephone interview. "To have that type of production, definitely one of the best of my career so far up here."

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Yeah, it was (dream game), it would be for any receiver. To have that type of production, definitely one of the best of my career so far up here.

The victory was crucial for the Elks (6-1), extending their winning streak to three games and giving them a four-point lead over the Roughriders (4-2) atop the West Division. The Elks sealed the win with a 57-yard field goal by Vincent Blanchard on the final play. The two teams are scheduled to face off again on Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium.

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I motioned down the line of scrimmage; they’re thinking I’m out to block (Riders DB) Rolan Milligan Jr. He (Milligan) actually blitzed and we hit them with play action, so I think that was a blown coverage. The first one was definitely dialed up the way you want.

Mack, in his first season with Edmonton after signing in January, leads the team with 34 catches for 579 yards and five touchdowns. He reunited with quarterback Cody Fajardo, with whom he won the Grey Cup in 2023 while with the Montreal Alouettes. "When I got to free agency, it was with my family in mind," Mack explained. "I wanted to go somewhere that cared about them. Now that I've made the decision, everything (Elks GM Ed Hervey) said has come true and been great."

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When I got to free agency, it was with my family in mind. I wanted to go somewhere that cared about them. Now that I've made the decision, everything (Elks GM Ed Hervey) said has come true and been great.