US EditionElks Victorious over Stampeders in 31-19 Offensive Win
Justin Rankin's 204 rushing yards and two touchdowns propelled Edmonton's victory, halting Calgary's three-game winning streak and boosting Elks' playoff chances.
- The Edmonton Elks defeated the Calgary Stampeders 31-19 on Saturday, avenging a 28-7 loss in the Labour Day Classic.
- The Elks entered the game with a 5-7 record and four wins in their last five, while Calgary was 8-4 with a 6-0 West Division record.
- Despite missing key defensive players Jake Ceresna, Nick Anderson, and Nyles Morgan, Edmonton’s Justin Rankin powered the team with a 204-yard rushing performance that included two touchdowns, one of which was an impressive 90-yard run.
- Key plays included Vincent Blanchard’s three field goals , a 19-yard touchdown pass from Cody Fajardo to Kaion Julien-Grant, and a critical interception by Chelen Garnes in the end zone.
- The Elks’ win kept their playoff hopes alive and set up a final regular-season game against Calgary in Edmonton on October 24.
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Rankin ignites Elks’ offence, playoff hopes in 31-19 victory over Stamps
Don’t count the Edmonton Elks out of the playoff picture just yet. Justin Rankin rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns as the Elks gained some revenge on their provincial rivals, avenging last week’s 28-7 loss in the Labour Day Classic with a stunning 31-19 victory over the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. “I’m just really proud of the guys,” said Elks head...
GAME REC Elks 31, Stampeders 19
EDMONTON – Now THAT, felt like a Labour Day Rematch. The Elks came back to Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium and took care of business on Saturday night in a physical 31-19 victory over the Calgary Stampeders. It was about as throwback of a Battle of Alberta as there can be, with the game’s final whistle still not being enough to break up the two teams. In the end, the Elks showed the response a team on the rise needs to show, overpower…
Justin Rankin leads Elks to win over Stampeders
EDMONTON — A career day for Justin Rankin helped the Edmonton Elks win against the Calgary Stampeders in the rematch of the Labour Day Classic. Rankin ran for 204 yards, surpassing his previous career high of 157, and tallied the highest rushing total of any player in 2025. The Elks running back also scored two touchdowns in his team’s 31-19 victory on Saturday night. Kaion Julien-Grant scored a touchdown for the Elks in the fourth quarter, seiz…
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