Highlights:

• Justin Rankin rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns, setting a new 2025 CFL high for rushing yards
• Edmonton defense recorded four sacks despite missing key starters Jake Ceresna, Robbie Smith, Nyles Morgan and Nick Anderson
• Elks improve to 5-7 while Stampeders fall to 8-4, splitting the Labour Day home-and-home series

Game Recap:

Justin Rankin delivered a career-defining performance with 204 rushing yards and two touchdowns to lead the Edmonton Elks to a 31-19 victory over the Calgary Stampeders at Commonwealth Stadium. The win split the Labour Day Classic home-and-home series between the Alberta rivals, with Edmonton improving to 5-7 while Calgary dropped to 8-4.

Game Highlights Video:

Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Calgary Stampeders vs Edmonton Elks.

Edmonton Elks Performance:

The Elks controlled the game with a dominant ground attack led by Rankin’s historic rushing performance, while their depleted defense stepped up with four sacks.

Top Offensive Players:

• Justin Rankin: RB – 16 carries, 204 yards, 2 TDs
• Cody Fajardo: QB – 16/21, 153 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
• Kaion Julien-Grant: WR – 5 receptions, 48 yards, 1 TD
• OJ Hiliare: WR – 4 receptions, 51 yards
• Binjimen Victor: WR – 3 receptions, 37 yards

Top Defensive Players:

• Joel Dublanko: LB – 6 tackles
• Kordell Jackson: DB – 5 tackles
• Jonathan Kongbo: DL – 2 tackles, 2 sacks
• JJ Ross: DB – 4 tackles
• Chelen Garnes: DB – 2 tackles, 1 interception

Calgary Stampeders Performance:

The Stampeders struggled to establish offensive rhythm, with Vernon Adams Jr. held to a 51.7% completion rate and no passing touchdowns while facing heavy pressure.

Top Offensive Players:

• Vernon Adams Jr.: QB – 15/29, 229 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
• Erik Brooks: WR – 6 receptions, 115 yards
• Clark Barnes: WR – 5 receptions, 58 yards
• Quincy Vaughn: RB – 4 carries, 9 yards, 2 TDs
• Dedrick Mills: RB – 8 carries, 38 yards, 1 reception, 27 yards

Top Defensive Players:

• Damon Webb: DB – 9 tackles
• Anthony Jr Johnson: LB – 4 tackles
• Godfrey Onyeka: LB – 3 tackles
• Jackson Sombach: LB – 3 tackles
• Clarence Hicks: DL – 1 tackle, 1 sack

The victory helps Edmonton in the competitive West Division standings, where Saskatchewan leads at 10-2, followed by Calgary at 8-4. The Elks now sit at 5-7, tied with BC but with a better point differential. In the East Division, Hamilton continues to lead at 7-5.

Rankin’s 204-yard performance was the highest single-game rushing total in the CFL this season and marked the longest run by an Edmonton player since Jim Germany in 1977. The Elks defense, despite missing several key starters, effectively contained Calgary’s passing attack and generated consistent pressure on Adams Jr.

Can Edmonton build momentum from this dominant performance as they travel to Toronto next week? Will Calgary bounce back from this setback during their Week 15 bye? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.