Masoli throws for 357 yards and three touchdowns in Ticats' 39-23 win over Elks

The playoff picture is coming into better focus for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The playoff picture is coming into better focus for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Jeremiah Masoli passed for 357 yards and three touchdowns as the Tiger-Cats clawed back over the .500 mark on the season with a 39-23 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday.

“Our receivers are so super-talented. They were just getting open and running away from guys,” Masoli said. “We've been building to get to here this whole season.

“It doesn't matter where we start on that field, we will be able to flip the field. We are building that confidence for the home stretch.”

With the win, the Ticats (6-5) moved into a tie for second place in the CFL's East Division with Toronto with 12 points.

“An understatement would be that I am proud of this team,” said Hamilton head coach Orlondo Steinauer. “We overcame a lot of adversity tonight. We came out here a little short-handed. Every game is hard to win, period, but with all the stuff and the injuries and whatnot, I am proud of this team. We did a good job in all three phases.”

It was the sixth straight loss overall for the Elks (2-8), who remained winless at home this season, the first time in the storied history of the franchise that they have had an 0-6 start at home. Edmonton's playoff hopes are now hanging on by a thread.