• Calgary forced four interceptions and scored a defensive touchdown in dominant road win • Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns with rookie Damien Alford catching two scores • Stampeders improve to 5-1 and take sole possession of first place in CFL standings
Game Recap:
The Calgary Stampeders delivered a statement performance with a 41-20 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium, moving to 5-1 and claiming sole possession of first place in the CFL standings. Calgary’s defense dominated with four interceptions, including Damon Webb’s second pick-six of the season, while Vernon Adams Jr. orchestrated an efficient offensive attack. The win marks Calgary’s first victory on Winnipeg turf since 2017 and gives them a 2-0 season series advantage over the Bombers, who fall to 3-2.
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
CGY
7
10
7
17
0
41
Win
WPG
6
7
0
7
0
20
Loss
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Calgary Stampeders vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Calgary Stampeders Performance:
The Stampeders put together their most complete performance of the season, controlling both sides of the ball in a dominant road victory that proved their early-season success is legitimate.
Top Defensive Players: • Adrian Greene: DB – 4 tackles, 1 interception • Damon Webb: DB – 1 tackle, 1 interception returned for TD • Jaydon Grant: DB – 2 tackles, 1 interception • Sheldon Arnold II: DB – 7 tackles • Jacob Roberts: LB – 6 tackles
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Performance:
The Blue Bombers struggled to find consistency after losing starting quarterback Zach Collaros to injury in the second quarter, managing just 20 points against Calgary’s league-leading defense.
Top Defensive Players: • Deatrick Nichols: DB – 6 tackles • Marquise Bridges: LB – 5 tackles • James Vaughters: DE – 5 tackles • Tony Jones: LB – 4 tackles • Michael Griffin II: DB – 3 tackles
Following this Week 7 action, the CFL standings show Calgary (5-1) leading the West Division, followed by Saskatchewan (4-1), Winnipeg (3-2), and BC (3-3). In the East Division, Montreal (4-2) holds the top spot ahead of Hamilton (3-2), while Toronto and Ottawa both sit at 1-5. Calgary’s dominant win puts them in the driver’s seat for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Stampeders’ defensive dominance continued their trend of holding opponents to under 25 points in every game this season, while their balanced offensive attack showed the depth that makes them legitimate Grey Cup contenders. For Winnipeg, the loss of Collaros to injury adds concern to what was already a disappointing home performance against their division rivals.
How will Calgary’s defense continue to perform against Montreal’s high-powered offense next week? Can Winnipeg bounce back from this setback when they face Toronto on the road? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
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Although it’s only six games one has to wonder what the so-called experts, who almost to a person, picked the Stampeders to finish at the bottom again this season.
Stuart Lindsay
July 22, 2025 at 6:49 pm
Although it’s only six games one has to wonder what the so-called experts, who almost to a person, picked the Stampeders to finish at the bottom again this season.