• 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
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
CGY
5
0
0
13
0
18
Loss
EDM
0
16
1
6
0
23
Win
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.
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 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.
Mark Perry is the founder and editor of CFL News Hub. A dedicated and experienced football analyst, he has been providing comprehensive coverage of the sport since 2018.
