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Blue Bombers help their playoff fortunes with 33-28 win over Stampeders
Collaros returned from a two-game absence and passed for 349 yards and two touchdowns as Winnipeg improved to 8-8.
- Sparked by the return of quarterback Zach Collaros, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers narrowly defeated the Calgary Stampeders 33-28 on Saturday at Princess Auto Stadium. The victory improved Winnipeg's record to 8-8.
- Winnipeg now controls its own destiny in the CFL West Division playoff race, while Calgary falls to 8-9. The Stampeders needed a victory to clinch a playoff berth but now require help to qualify.
- Trey Vaval opened the second half with an 88-yard kickoff return touchdown, while Collaros threw for 349 yards and two touchdowns. Sergio Castillo rounded out the scoring with four field goals.
- Calgary's offense totaled 400 net yards, with running back Deonta McMahon scoring two touchdowns and quarterback Quincy Vaughn adding a rushing score. A second failed two-point convert sealed the loss.
- The Bombers visit the Edmonton Elks on Friday, while the Stampeders will host the B.C. Lions on Saturday, Oct. 17. Calgary must win that finale and hope Winnipeg loses their final two games to qualify.
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Blue Bombers help their playoff fortunes with 33-28 win over Stampeders
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have saved their season. Sparked by the return of quarterback Zach Collaros, the Bombers narrowly defeated the Calgary Stampeders 33-28 in front of a full house at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday. The victory impr...
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
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- 64% of the sources lean Left
64% Left
L 64%
C 36%
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