Hamilton forced two interceptions from Chris Streveler, with Jamal Peters and DaShaun Amos each recording picks
Greg Bell led Hamilton with 137 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries
Tiger-Cats improve to 8-5 and maintain first place in the East Division standings
Game Recap:
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 32-21 in their first meeting of the 2025 season at Hamilton Stadium on Friday Night Football. Hamilton capitalized on two Winnipeg turnovers and controlled the ground game to secure the victory. The Tiger-Cats improve to 8-5 while the Blue Bombers fall to 6-7 with the loss.
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
WPG
7
3
3
8
0
21
Loss
HAM
10
10
3
9
0
32
Win
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Performance:
Hamilton’s offense executed efficiently behind Bo Levi Mitchell’s steady play and Greg Bell’s dominant rushing performance, while the defense created crucial turnovers at key moments.
Top Offensive Players:
Bo Levi Mitchell: QB – 21/28, 230 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
Despite Chris Streveler’s dual-threat ability and Brady Oliveira’s strong rushing performance, the Blue Bombers struggled with turnovers that led to Hamilton scoring opportunities.
With this victory, Hamilton maintains their lead in the East Division at 8-5, while Winnipeg sits at 6-7 in the competitive West Division. The current CFL standings show Saskatchewan leading the West at 10-2, followed by Calgary at 8-4. In the East, Hamilton holds a three-game advantage over second-place Montreal at 5-7.
The Tiger-Cats’ balanced offensive attack and opportunistic defense proved to be the difference in this Friday Night Football matchup. Hamilton will look to continue their strong home play when they host Edmonton next Saturday, while Winnipeg must regroup quickly as they travel to Ottawa for their next contest.
Can Hamilton maintain their East Division lead with this momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season? Will Winnipeg’s playoff hopes take a significant hit with this loss on the road? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
