Game-winning field goal scored by Paredes propels Stamps to a 28-27 victory over Bombers in the final moments.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders Engage in a Thrilling 28-27 Clash
In a nail-biting contest, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders went head-to-head, with the Stampeders emerging victorious by a single point.
The game started on a high note for the Blue Bombers, as Chris Streveler ran for a touchdown, giving them an early 10-0 lead. However, the Stampeders responded swiftly, with Reggie Jones catching a long pass from Vernon Adams Jr. and running it in for a 78-yard touchdown, bringing the score to 10-7.
The second quarter saw a flurry of scoring. Sergio Castillo kicked a 63-yard field goal for the Blue Bombers, tying a CFL record, and followed it up with another field goal from 37 yards out, putting Winnipeg up 23-16 at halftime. Rene Paredes, the dependable veteran kicker for the Stampeders, responded with a 34-yard field goal at 2:15 of the fourth quarter, giving Calgary a 25-23 lead.
In the third quarter, Paredes added a 13-yard and a 31-yard field goal, accounting for all of Calgary's scoring in the period. He also kicked a 90-yard single, pulling the Stamps within nine points.
Zach Collaros, returning from a neck injury, started for the Blue Bombers and completed 21-of-26 passes for 214 yards. His efforts culminated in Jerreth Sterns catching a touchdown pass, capping off a seven-play, 78-yard drive for the Bombers.
However, Paredes' clutch kicking ability shone once more, as he hit a critical 40-yard field goal as time expired, sealing a 28-27 win for the Stampeders. This was his third game-winning kick noted by an opponent in that single match, further cementing his reputation as a dependable veteran kicker in pressure situations.
Despite the loss, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers put up a valiant fight. Jacob Roberts was credited with stopping Streveler short of the yard needed on third down, and Streveler plunged into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown earlier in the game.
This thrilling game marked another chapter in the long-standing rivalry between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders. Both teams will look to build on this intense encounter as they continue their pursuit of the Grey Cup.
The thrilling football game between Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders consisted primarily of back-and-forth scoring, with both teams displaying impressive performances. Despite a valiant effort by the Blue Bombers, it was the Stampeders who clinched the victory through Rene Paredes' crucial 40-yard field goal, marking his third game-winning kick in a single match.
