Stampeders Dominate Bombers 52-30, Ending Winnipeg's Win Streak
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Calgary Stampeders defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 52-30, ending Winnipeg's winning streak.
- Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr. set a CFL record with 21 consecutive touchdown passes without an interception.
- Tyreik McAllister made CFL history by scoring touchdowns in three different ways in the first half.
The Calgary Stampeders dominated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with a decisive 52-30 victory, halting Winnipeg's winning streak. The high-scoring Calgary offense proved too much for the Bombers in front of a sold-out crowd at Princess Auto Stadium. The loss drops Winnipeg to a 4-3 record, while Calgary improves to 3-4, narrowing the gap in the West Division standings.
Winnipeg's quarterback Dru Brown had a difficult night, throwing four interceptions, contributing to the team's six turnovers. This proved costly against a Calgary team that capitalized on every opportunity. Meanwhile, Stamps QB Vernon Adams Jr. continued his stellar season, throwing for three touchdowns and no interceptions. He now boasts 20 touchdowns and zero picks on the season, extending his CFL record to 21 consecutive touchdown passes without an interception dating back to last season.
He now has 20 touchdowns and no picks on the season and dating back to last season, his 21 straight TDs without an interception is a CFL record.
A major highlight for Calgary was running back Tyreik McAllister, who achieved a CFL first by scoring touchdowns in three distinct ways within the game's first 30 minutes: a receiving touchdown, a rushing touchdown, and a missed field goal return for a touchdown. His explosive performance, including a 17-yard run and a 56-yard reception for scores, helped Calgary build an early lead. The Stamps extended their advantage in the second half with a 69-yard touchdown reception by Jalen Philpot and another scoring pass from Adams to Tevin Jones.
Despite a strong ground game from Winnipeg's Brady Oliveira, who rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns, the Bombers could not overcome their turnover issues and Calgary's offensive firepower. Dedrick Mills added a late 37-yard touchdown run for Calgary, pushing them past the 50-point mark. The Bombers will look to rebound quickly as they host the BC Lions on Thursday.
He becomes the first player in CFL history to score three touchdowns in three different ways in one game.
Originally published by Global News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.