Rankin: 'That's a nasty O-line up there, I love running behind them'
Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin spoke to TSN's Brit Dort after his team's win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday.
Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin spoke to TSN's Brit Dort after his team's win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday.
The CFL on TSN panel breaks down the Elks' season-opening win over the Redblacks, highlighting Justin Rankin's incredible all-around performance on Saturday night.
Justin Rankin had 196 all-purpose yards that included a 61-yard rushing score, Cody Fajardo threw for 266 yards and a touchdown, and the Elks beat the Redblacks on Saturday night in the season-opener for both teams.
Daniel Adeboboye takes the handoff and forces himself into the end zone from one yard out to bring the Redblacks within six late in the opening half.
Cody Fajardo finds Austin Mack from 10 yards out and he extends for a great touchdown catch to give the Elks a 10-0 lead in the second quarter.
Vernon Adams Jr. gave the Stampeders the late lead but the Blue Bombers would get into field goal position where Sergio Castillo would deliver from 38 yards out to walk it off for the Blue Bombers in a back-and-forth affair.
Brady Oliveira and Dedrick Mills went head-to-head in a running back showdown but in the end, the Blue Bombers came away victorious, despite an incredible late drive from Vernon Adams Jr. and the Stampeders' offence. Dustin Nielson and Glen Suitor recap a thrilling Friday night game.
Blue Bombers defensive tackle Jake Ceresna spoke to TSN's Danielle Bain about his debut performance in the Blue Bombers win over the Stampeders.
After the Blue Bombers' victory over the Stampeders, quarterback Zach Collaros spoke to TSN's Danielle Bain about what it took to collect the dramatic win.
The CFL on TSN panel reacts to another thrilling finish as the Blue Bombers sealed the victory with a game-winning drive after the Stampeders had taken the lead.
Watch the extended highlights from the Blue Bombers' exciting win against the Stampeders in the CFL season opener for both teams.
Just moments after Vernon Adams Jr. gave the Stampeders the late lead with a 104-yard drive, the Blue Bombers marched right back and put themselves in position to give Sergio Castillo the chance to win it with a walk-off 38-yard field goal.
Erik Brooks' 32-yard catch sets up a rushing touchdown from Vernon Adams as the Stampeders capped a 15-play, 104-yard drive to take the late lead.
Tim White took in a 15-yard pass from Zach Collaros to record his first touchdown as a Blue Bomber and give Winnipeg the lead once again.
Late in the first half, Vernon Adams Jr. airs out a 22-yard pass to Erik Brooks for the Stampeders' touchdown.
Bryce Perkins rushes for a one-yard touchdown to help give the Blue Bombers the lead once again against the Stampeders.
Dedrick Mills rushes for the one -yard touchdown to give the Stampeders the lead over the Blue Bombers.
Backup quarterback Quincy Vaughn rushes for a 1-yard touchdown to answer the Blue Bombers' opening score.
Brady Oliveira rushes for a 19-yard touchdown to give the Blue Bombers the early lead over the Stampeders.
Week 1 continues on Friday night as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers travel to Calgary to take on the Stampeders in the 2026 season’s first edition of Friday Night Football on TSN. The CFL on TSN panel previews the matchup which Calgary had the upper hand in last year, sweeping the season series 3-0.
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