Elks win third in a row, down Stampeders 38-28
The Edmonton Elks erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Calgary Stampeders 38-28 in the CFL on Monday.
Calgary's Edmonton Elks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Calgary Stampeders 38-28 on Labour Day. Down by 18 points early in the game, the Elks mounted a furious offensive push in the final ten minutes. Running back Justin Rankin scored a 50-yard rushing touchdown and Vincent Blanchard kicked a 52-yard field goal to give the Elks their first lead with just over four minutes left.
The Elks continued to grind it out, scoring 24 points in the final ten minutes for their third straight victory. Running backs Kaion Julien-Grant and Austin Mack and rushing stars ShunDerrick Powell and Cole Snyder added touchdown runs for the Elks, who also overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in their previous game.
Calgary's kicker Rene Paredes made two field goals from 36 and 42 yards and scored three points on conversion attempts. Quarterback Jalen Philpot and wide receiver Clark Barnes each caught a touchdown pass for Calgary, while Vernon Adams Jr. completed 15 of 29 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns despite taking a helmet hit to the head. The win keeps the Elks atop the West Division and ahead of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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