Elks desperate for home win vs. Tiger-Cats

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The Edmonton Elks have dropped their first five games for the second time in team history.

The only other time the club started this poorly was 1965.

The Elks strive to begin their climb out of the CFL cellar when they host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday night.

Edmonton also has lost 19 consecutive home games, a dubious CFL record.

The Elks (0-5) let an opportunity to pos