Highlights:

• Justin Rankin rushes for 140 yards on 10 carries for Edmonton
• Tre Ford throws for 208 yards and a touchdown for the Elks
• Calgary’s Matthew Shiltz passes for 215 yards and a score in losing effort

Game Recap:

The Edmonton Elks (6-11) pulled off a 23-18 road victory over their provincial rivals, the Calgary Stampeders (4-11), in a hard-fought Week 18 matchup. The win keeps Edmonton’s slim playoff hopes alive while dealing another blow to Calgary’s postseason aspirations.

Game Highlights Video:

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

Edmonton Elks Performance:

The Elks’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with quarterback Tre Ford efficiently managing the game and running back Justin Rankin providing a spark on the ground. The defense came up with timely stops and turnovers to secure the victory.

Top Offensive Players:
• Tre Ford: QB – 23/29, 208 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
• Justin Rankin: RB – 10 carries, 140 yards
• Eugene Lewis: WR – 6 receptions, 46 yards, 1 TD, 1 rush TD
• Tevin Jones: WR – 6 receptions, 76 yards
• Dakota Prukop: QB – 2 carries, 3 yards, 1 TD

Top Defensive Players:
• Nick Anderson: LB – 7 tackles, 1 sack
• Derrick Moncrief: LB – 6 tackles, 2 sacks
• Darrius Bratton: DB – 4 tackles
• Elliott Brown: DL – 2 tackles, 1 sack
• Shawn Oakman: DL – 1 tackle, 1 interception

Calgary Stampeders Performance:

The Stampeders struggled to find consistency on offense, despite a solid effort from quarterback Matthew Shiltz. Their defense kept them in the game, but ultimately couldn’t overcome Edmonton’s balanced attack.

Top Offensive Players:
• Matthew Shiltz: QB – 18/33, 215 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
• Reggie Begelton: WR – 5 receptions, 79 yards
• Dedrick Mills: RB – 7 carries, 36 yards
• Jalen Philpot: WR – 4 receptions, 28 yards, 1 TD
• Tommy Stevens: QB – 3 carries, 9 yards, 1 TD

Top Defensive Players:
• Tyler Richardson: LB – 7 tackles
• Benjamin Labrosse: DB – 6 tackles
• Micah Awe: LB – 4 tackles
• Cameron Judge: LB – 4 tackles
• Bentlee Sanders: DB – 4 tackles

The CFL standings continue to take shape as we approach the end of the regular season. In the West Division, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-7) maintain their lead, followed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-7) and BC Lions (8-8). The East Division is led by the Montreal Alouettes (11-3), with the Toronto Argonauts (9-7) and Ottawa Redblacks (8-6) in pursuit.

Both teams will look to finish the season strong as they prepare for their final regular-season games.