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.