• Winnipeg’s defense shines, holding BC Lions scoreless • Zach Collaros throws for 295 yards and a touchdown • Brady Oliveira rushes for 100 yards on 17 carries
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
WPG
3
10
6
6
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25
Win
BC
0
0
0
0
—
0
Loss
Game Recap: The Winnipeg Blue Bombers put on a dominant display in their 25-0 shutout victory over the BC Lions at IG Field. With this win, Winnipeg improves to 4-6 on the season, while BC falls to 5-4. The Bombers’ defense was impenetrable, completely stifling the Lions’ offense throughout the game.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Winnipeg vs BC.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Performance:
The Blue Bombers controlled the game from start to finish, with their offense and defense firing on all cylinders. Quarterback Zach Collaros had an excellent outing, completing 27 of 33 passes for 295 yards and a touchdown.
Top Defensive Players: • Adam Bighill: LB – 7 tackles, 1 sack • Evan Holm: DB – 4 tackles • Willie Jefferson: DE – 1 tackle, 1 sack • TyJuan Garbutt: DL – 2 tackles, 1 sack • Tyrell Ford: DB – 1 interception
BC Lions Performance:
The Lions struggled mightily on both sides of the ball, failing to put any points on the board. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. had a difficult day, completing just 8 of 17 passes for 74 yards and an interception before being replaced.
Top Defensive Players: • Ben Hladik: LB – 8 tackles, 1 sack • Boseko Lokombo: LB – 7 tackles • Adrian Greene: DB – 6 tackles • Garry Peters: DB – 5 tackles • T.J Lee: DB – 5 tackles
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ victory keeps them in the hunt in the competitive West Division. With this win, they move to 4-6 on the season, while the BC Lions drop to 5-4. In the current CFL standings, the Saskatchewan Roughriders lead the West at 5-2, followed closely by the BC Lions at 5-3. The Montreal Alouettes top the East Division with a 6-1 record.
This game showcased Winnipeg’s ability to dominate on both sides of the ball when firing on all cylinders. The Blue Bombers’ defense was particularly impressive, completely shutting down a usually potent BC Lions offense. As the season progresses, both teams will be looking to build on this performance – Winnipeg aiming to continue their upward trajectory, while BC will need to regroup and address their offensive struggles.
Will the Blue Bombers be able to carry this momentum forward and make a push for the playoffs? Can the BC Lions bounce back from this disappoment.
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.
