The Calgary Stampeders secured a nail-biting 25-24 victory over the BC Lions in a pivotal West Division matchup at McMahon Stadium on Saturday night. The win improves Calgary’s record to 3-3, while BC falls to 5-2 in the highly competitive West.
Highlights: • Jake Maier throws for 307 yards and 3 touchdowns in stellar performance • Sione Teuhema records 2 sacks for BC Lions in losing effort • Calgary’s defense comes up big with 2 interceptions
Game Recap: In a back-and-forth battle, the Stampeders overcame a slow start to outlast the Lions. BC jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, but Calgary responded with 14 unanswered points in the second quarter. The Lions rallied in the second half, but the Stampeders’ defense made crucial stops when it mattered most to secure the win.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders.
Calgary Stampeders Performance: The Stampeders’ offense found its rhythm behind quarterback Jake Maier’s impressive showing. Maier completed 25 of 32 passes for 307 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions. His poise in the pocket and ability to spread the ball around kept the Lions’ defense off-balance throughout the game.
Top Defensive Players: • Micah Awe: LB – 6 tackles • Branden Dozier: DB – 4 tackles • James Vaughters: DL – 3 tackles, 1 sack • Tyler Richardson: DB – 2 tackles, 1 interception • Kobe Williams: DB – 1 tackle, 1 interception
BC Lions Performance: Despite the loss, the Lions showed resilience and kept the game close throughout. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. had an up-and-down performance, throwing for 192 yards with 2 touchdowns but also 2 interceptions. The Lions’ ground game was effective, with William Stanback rushing for 64 yards on 9 carries.
Top Defensive Players: • Sione Teuhema: DL – 5 tackles, 2 sacks • Ronald Kent Jr.: DB – 5 tackles • Ben Hladik: LB – 5 tackles • Ciante Evans: DB – 4 tackles • Boseko Lokombo: LB – 4 tackles
The victory keeps Calgary in the thick of the West Division race. The current CFL standings show the Saskatchewan Roughriders leading the West with a 5-1 record, followed closely by the BC Lions at 5-2. The Stampeders’ win moves them into third place.
Mark Perry is the founder and editor of CFL News Hub. A dedicated and experienced football analyst, he has been providing comprehensive coverage of the sport since 2018.
