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Edmonton Elks defeat Ottawa Redblacks 40-17 to lead CFL West Division
Rankin scored three touchdowns as the Elks improved to 4-1, moving ahead of Saskatchewan into first place in the West Division.
Updated Jul 10, 2026, 5:37 p.m.1 cited source
The update
- The Edmonton Elks beat the Ottawa Redblacks 40-17, with Rankin leading the offence with three touchdowns.
- The win moved Edmonton to 4-1 and into first place in the CFL West Division ahead of Saskatchewan.
Why this matters
The Elks have not made the playoffs since 2019, so their 4-1 start and current first-place standing in the West Division marks a notable turnaround for the Edmonton franchise and its fans.
Confirmed details
Rankin led the Elks with three touchdowns in a 40-17 win over the Ottawa Redblacks.
The Elks moved to 4-1 on the season, placing them first in the CFL West Division ahead of Saskatchewan.
Edmonton has not made the CFL playoffs since 2019.
What happens next
Whether the Elks can sustain their West Division lead through the remainder of the CFL regular season and end their lengthy playoff absence.