US EditionRankin Aims to Keep Elks' Playoff Hopes Alive on Saturday Against Blue Bombers
Brady Oliveira and Nic Demski chase milestone seasons as Winnipeg aims to clinch playoffs; Edmonton needs a win to maintain slim postseason hopes, with over 28,000 fans expected.
- On Saturday, the Edmonton Elks host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Commonwealth Stadium in a 5:00 pm MT kickoff, with Winnipeg aiming to secure a ninth straight playoff spot.
- Brady Oliveira heads into Saturday with 971 rushing yards, pursuing a fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season, while Nic Demski needs four receiving yards to reach 1K for a third straight year.
- Both Winnipeggers Brady Oliveira and Nic Demski attended Oak Park High School and became the first Canadian teammates with 1K rushing and 1K receiving seasons, celebrating with a pregame '204 Handshake' and sharing a close friendship.
- An Elks win by 14 points would award Edmonton a playoff tiebreaker over Winnipeg, while a loss plus other results could eliminate Edmonton and set up an October 24 win-and-you're-in match.
- Justin Rankin's resurgence followed roster moves and coaching integration—he recently signed a contract extension through 2027 and has rushed for 530 yards with a 6.8-yard average in seven games since making the roster on Aug. 2.
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Rankin aims to keep Elks’ playoff hopes alive on Saturday against Blue Bombers
EDMONTON - Through the first eight games of the Edmonton Elks season, running back Justin Rankin averaged 5.2 yards a carry for 308 yards, twice was held to zero yards in a game, and scored just two touchdowns.
GAME PREVIEW: Elks vs Blue Bombers
EDMONTON – If Edmonton wants a storybook ending to their season, Saturday’s game will have to be one of the most important chapters. The Elks will face off against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a Saturday night affair (5:00 pm MT) for the first of three games remaining in the 2025 regular season. With the Green and Gold currently on the outside looking in when it comes to the CFL postseason, it’s going to take one heck of a run to extend their ca…
48-Hr Primer | Game 16: at Edmonton - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Please allow us to interrupt all the chatter about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers push for a playoff spot — a win this weekend and they’re in — to update a story first told in this space two years ago and absolutely now in need of a refresher… Brady Oliveira is just 29 rushing yards away from hitting the 1,000-yard mark for the fourth consecutive year. Meanwhile, his teammate Nic Demski needs just four receiving yards to hit 1K for a third straight y…
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