The Calgary Stampeders secured a thrilling 28-27 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday night, thanks to a last-second field goal by kicker Rene Paredes.
The game was a back-and-forth battle between the two teams, with both sides putting up a strong fight. The Stampeders took an early lead in the first quarter, with quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell connecting with receiver Markeith Ambles for a 20-yard touchdown.
But the Blue Bombers quickly responded, with quarterback Zach Collaros throwing a 75-yard touchdown pass to receiver Darvin Adams. The two teams continued to trade touchdowns throughout the game, with the Stampeders holding a slim 21-20 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
In the final minutes of the game, the Blue Bombers took the lead with a field goal by Justin Medlock. But the Stampeders refused to give up, driving down the field in the final seconds to set up Paredes for the game-winning kick.
Paredes, who had missed a field goal earlier in the game, made no mistake this time, splitting the uprights and securing the victory for the Stampeders.
The win was a much-needed boost for the Stampeders, who had lost their previous two games. It also marked their first win against the Blue Bombers since the 2019 Grey Cup.
Despite the loss, the Blue Bombers put up a strong fight and showed why they are the defending Grey Cup champions. Collaros finished the game with 300 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Adams had 138 receiving yards and a touchdown.
For the Stampeders, Mitchell had 254 passing yards and two touchdowns, while running back Ka’Deem Carey rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown.
The Stampeders will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Blue Bombers will aim to bounce back in their next game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Overall, it was an exciting and hard-fought game between two talented teams, with the Stampeders ultimately coming out on top thanks to Paredes’ clutch kick.
