EDMONTON - Justin Rankin rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns as the Edmonton 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.

The Elks (5-7) kept their CFL playoff hopes alive, winning four of their last five.

Calgary (second in the West at 8-4) had a three-game winning streak halted.

The Stamps looked to have started the game with a touchdown on their opening drive on a pass into the end zone from quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to Jalen Philpot, but the play was ruled incomplete upon review and Calgary was forced to settle for a 27-yard field goal by Rene Paredes.

Edmonton quickly responded with a 45-yard field goal from Vincent Blanchard.

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