• Winnipeg’s Ontaria Wilson had a career night with 201 receiving yards and his first CFL touchdown • Calgary’s Dedrick Mills rushed for 131 yards on 15 carries • The Blue Bombers improve to 2-4, while the Stampeders fall to 2-3 in the West Division standings
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
WPG
6
17
7
11
—
41
Win
CGY
7
16
0
14
—
37
Loss
Game Recap: In a barn-burner at Princess Auto Stadium, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers outlasted the Calgary Stampeders 41-37 on Friday night. The game featured 46 first-half points, multiple momentum swings, and several lead changes before Winnipeg secured the victory. With the win, the Blue Bombers improve to 2-4 on the season, while Calgary drops to 2-3.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Winnipeg vs Calgary.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Performance: The Blue Bombers’ offense clicked on all cylinders, with quarterback Zach Collaros throwing for 344 yards and two touchdowns. The ground game was equally effective, as running back Brady Oliveira surpassed 100 yards rushing for the second consecutive game.
Top Defensive Players: • Redha Kramdi: DB – 5 tackles • Willie Jefferson: DE – 4 tackles • Adam Bighill: LB – 4 tackles • Kyrie Wilson: LB – 4 tackles • Tyrell Ford: DB – 3 tackles, 1 interception
Calgary Stampeders Performance: Despite the loss, the Stampeders showed offensive prowess, with quarterback Jake Maier throwing for 316 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Dedrick Mills had a standout performance on the ground.
Top Defensive Players: • Tyler Richardson: LB – 9 tackles • Cameron Judge: LB – 6 tackles • Branden Dozier: DB – 5 tackles • Kobe Williams: DB – 5 tackles • Tre Roberson: DB – 2 tackles, 2 interceptions
The CFL scores from this game highlight the offensive firepower of both teams. In the current CFL standings, the Blue Bombers’ victory keeps them in the playoff hunt in the competitive West Division. The Saskatchewan Roughriders lead the West at 4-0, followed by the BC Lions at 4-1. Winnipeg’s win moves them ahead of the Edmonton Elks (0-4) in the divisional race.
This high-scoring affair showcased the explosive offensive capabilities of both the Blue Bombers and Stampeders. Winnipeg’s ability to make crucial plays in the fourth quarter ultimately secured their victory in this back-and-forth contest.
Can the Blue Bombers use this win as a springboard to climb the West Division standings? Will the Stampeders bounce back from this narrow defeat in their next game? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
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.
