THE STORY
In the 2016 CFL East Division Final on November 20, the Ottawa Redblacks faced the Edmonton Eskimos at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. In the third quarter, with the Redblacks leading 25-3, Eskimos returner Tristan Jackson executed a 75-yard fake punt touchdown, narrowing the score to 25-10. This play energized the Eskimos, contributing to a subsequent rally that brought the game within reach.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Ottawa Redblacks
WHY IT MATTERS
The successful fake punt shifted momentum, allowing the Eskimos to close the gap and intensify the game's competitiveness.