Dustin Crum threw for 301 yards and ran for two touchdowns in comeback win
Kalil Pimpleton caught seven passes for 95 yards including crucial 52-yard reception
Ottawa moves to 4-8 record, staying alive in East Division playoff race
Game Recap:
The Ottawa REDBLACKS pulled off a remarkable 34-33 comeback victory over the BC Lions at TD Place Stadium, overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit with 18 fourth-quarter points. Dustin Crum led the charge with 301 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns, capping the comeback with a game-winning touchdown pass to Eugene Lewis with 17 seconds remaining. The victory improves Ottawa to 4-8 while BC falls to 5-7, dropping their second straight game despite strong offensive production.
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
BC
3
10
14
6
0
33
Loss
OTT
0
3
13
18
0
34
Win
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from BC Lions vs Ottawa REDBLACKS.
Ottawa REDBLACKS Performance:
The REDBLACKS showed tremendous resilience in the second half, outscoring BC 31-20 after intermission. Crum’s dual-threat ability proved decisive as he consistently extended plays with his legs while finding open receivers downfield.
The Lions controlled the game for three quarters but couldn’t close out the victory despite solid performances from their key offensive players. Nathan Rourke’s two interceptions proved costly in the final outcome.
Stanley Berryhill III: WR – 5 receptions, 30 yards on 7 targets
Top Defensive Players:
Micah Awe: LB – 8 tackles
Josh Woods: LB – 7 tackles
Jonah Tavai: LB – 6 tackles, 1 sack
Deontai Williams: DB – 4 tackles
Jalon Edwards-Cooper: DL – 3 tackles, 1 sack
With this result, the CFL standings show Saskatchewan leading the West Division at 10-2, while Hamilton tops the East at 7-5. The REDBLACKS’ victory keeps their playoff hopes alive as they trail the fourth-place Toronto Argonauts by just percentage points in the tight East Division race.
The comeback victory showcased Ottawa’s never-quit attitude and Crum’s growing confidence as the team’s starting quarterback. The REDBLACKS will look to build on this momentum when they face BC again next week in Vancouver, giving both teams an immediate opportunity for redemption or revenge.
Can the REDBLACKS use this comeback victory as a springboard for a playoff push in the final weeks of the regular season? Will the Lions be able to bounce back from another late-game collapse when they host Ottawa next Friday? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
