Mitchell throws for over 300 yards as Stampeders defeat Elks to remain unbeaten

Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell validated a late decision to play and Malik Henry overcame a couple early gaffes with the go-ahead touchdown for the Calgary Stampeders in a 30-23 win over the visiting Edmonton Elks on Saturday.

Mitchell, a game-time decision to start because of a sore foot, threw for 321 yards and a touchdown in his 150th career CFL start. The 32-year-old Texan completed 21 of his 28 pass attempts.

Calgary head coach Dave Dickenson had made the decision to start backup Jake Maier until Mitchell indicated Saturday afternoon the taping of his foot made it feel secure enough for him to play.

Said Dickenson: "I could see in his eyes he was fired up to play and felt confident in it. If you have a sore foot and can still move around like that, I think that's a good thing. So I went with him."

Ka'Deem Carey and Tommy Stevens scored rushing touchdowns in addition to Henry's touchdown catch for Calgary (3-0) in front of an announced 22,739 at McMahon Stadium.

Henry compiled 173 receiving yards on six catches in the game, including a 46-yard grab. He also fumbled the ball away and incurred an offside penalty in the first half.

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So taking a 28-yard pass from Mitchell and sprinting to plant his foot in the corner of the end-zone for a touchdown in the last minute of the third quarter felt like redemption.

"I needed that. The fumble early on made me angry," Henry said. "Teammates told me to stay in the game. Came back in the second half and made a couple plays."

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