EDMONTON - Don’t count the Edmonton Elks out of the playoff picture just yet.

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

“I’m just really proud of the guys,” said Elks head coach Mark Kilam. “We got beat in Calgary on Monday and we came back and played a more physical game tonight. It’s just a credit to the men in the room.

“We knew it was going to take a lot to beat Calgary, they are a good football team, and we put it out there today.”

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

“We were just pissed off because nobody thought we had a chance in thi

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