Zach Collaros made it a winning return as the Blue Bombers handed the winless Redblacks a 15th consecutive defeat, a streak that has lasted 343 days. The CFL on TSN panel breaks down what went wrong for Ottawa against Winnipeg and why things won't get any easier for the Redblacks.
Brady Oliveira racked up 74 yards and a touchdown on the ground and added eight catches for 80 receiving yards to help the Blue Bombers snap a two-game skid with a victory over the winless Redblacks. Zach Collaros threw for 222 yards in his return against Ottawa, which has lost 15 games in a row dating back to last season.
Bryce Perkins punches in his second touchdown of the game to help the Blue Bombers strike back against the Redblacks late in the fourth quarter.
Cade McDonald makes a huge catch for a 40-yard gain and Jake Maier connects with Ayden Eberhardt for a touchdown two plays later as the Redblacks rally back within a score of Winnipeg in the fourth quarter.
Brady Oliveira has proved to be too much to handle for the Redblacks in the first half, and punches in a touchdown to extend the Blue Bombers' lead.
Redblacks DB Lucas Cormier lays the boom on Zach Collaros for a big sack that forces the Blue Bombers quarterback to the sideline, but Collaros shows his toughness by returning to the field later that drive.
Brady Oliveira powers his way to the two-yard line where Bryce Perkins finishes off Winnipeg's drive with a touchdown, as the Blue Bombers take the lead over the Redblacks early in the second quarter.
The CFL on TSN panel discuss what the biggest issue has been for the 0-8 Redblacks, and debate when they think Ottawa can snap their winless streak.
Zach Collaros will start at quarterback for the Bombers tonight for the first time since he suffered a neck injury on July 5. Winnipeg will be taking on an 0-8 Redblacks team that has a combined losing streak of 14 games dating back to last season. The CFL on TSN panel tees up all the action ahead of Friday Night Football.
Nathan Rourke found Keon Hatcher Sr. for his second touchdown of the game with just over two minutes remaining, and the Lions held off the Stampeders with an interception in the end zone to secure the win in a thrilling back and forth affair. Rourke threw for 301 yards and two TDs in the win and also rushed one in himself.
From Vernon Adams Jr. going down to injury in the fourth quarter to Keon Hatcher Sr.'s late game-winning touchdown, relive the thrilling back and forth affair between the Lions and Stampeders with these extended highlights.
Lions wide receivers Keon Hatcher Sr. and Justin McInnis join Brit Dort to discuss their efforts on the game-winning touchdown, their emotions in the close back-and-forth affair, and how they feel about the way the team is trending riding three straight wins.
Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke joins Brit Dort to give his thoughts on the team's late comeback win, send his well wishes to Vernon Adams Jr., praise Keon Hatcher' Sr.'s big two-touchdown performance, and explain how important the win is in Calgary.
The CFL on TSN panel discusses how concerning Vernon Adams Jr.'s injury is for the Stampeders after the QB left the game in the fourth quarter, and how impressive the Lions' defence has been over the last four games.
After Justin McInnis rumbles for a 59-yard gain to put B.C. in the red zone with under three minutes to play, Nathan Rourke hooks up with Keon Hatcher Sr. for his second TD of the game as the Lions take the lead back from the Stamps.
After a pass interference penalty in the end zone put the ball at the one-yard line late in the fourth quarter, Quincy Vaughn dives in for a TD as the Stamps reclaim the lead over the Lions. Calgary also completes the two-point conversion on a great throw and catch between backup QB Josh Love and Damien Alford, making it a 26-23 game.
Early in the third quarter, Nathan Rourke elects to keep it, scrambles outside, and dives for the pylon for a 10-yard touchdown as the Lions take a 20-18 lead over the Stamps.
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With under two minutes to play in the half, Nathan Rourke finds Keon Hatcher Sr. in the back of the end zone as the Lions respond on the ensuing drive. B.C. would fail to convert the two-point conversion, leaving it a 15-13 Stamps lead.
In the second quarter, Nathan Rourke connects with Jermaine Jackson for a 50-yard gain, before Zander Horvath punches in the touchdown from two yards out as the Lions trim the Stamps' lead to 9-7.
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