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Preview – Rematch Bombers vs Stampeders

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be looking for a much better outing this week against the Calgary Stampeders after falling to Calgary by an astonishing score of 37-16 in Week 5. Losing to Calgary in the inaugural Stampede Bowl put the Bombers at a 3-1 record. But it was not the loss that was concerning, it was how they lost. Colloaros threw two pick 6’s and allowed Vernon Adams to do something he has been unable to do all season up until that point, throw a touchdown pass. Well, now the Bombers had a bye week to regroup, and fans will be expecting, not hoping, but rather expecting a better performance by the Bombers. In front of another sold out crowd, the Bombers need to put up a better effort or they will certainly be hearing it from the fans. These Bomber fans are engaged, smart, and they know football. I do not want to say that they know football better than any other fan base in the CFL, but they are right up there. They know what good football looks like, and they know wh...
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CFL Honour Roll: Week 6 – Peters Earns Player Of The Week

Harris and BC O-line also receive top marks Jamal Peters, Trevor Harris and the BC Lions’ offensive line have made the grade for Week 6 in the Canadian Football League (CFL) Honour Roll powered by Pro Football Focus (PFF). PFF utilizes extensive review of game footage to provide additional context for every action on the field. Highly-trained PFF staff breakdown every game, player and play to provide over 200 unique data points, which are used to compile Player Grades – a numerical representation up-to-100 of performance at their specific position. For more information on PFF, Player Grades, the Grading Scale and more, please visit  pff.com/grades . Each week, the highest individual Player Grades on offence and defence, as well as the highest graded offensive line, will be recognized in the CFL Honour Roll. The best individual performers by Player Grade from each of ten position groups, including the newly added Returner, will form the All-Week team. Offensive and defen...
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Ailing Argos Face Uphill Battle Against Alouettes Tonight

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Argos Uphill Battle: Facing the Montreal Alouettes in Week 7 of the 2025 CFL Season As the Toronto Argonauts (1-4) prepare to take on the Montreal Alouettes (3-2) tonight at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, the defending Grey Cup champions find themselves in unfamiliar territory. With a dismal start to the 2025 CFL season, the Argos are grappling with injuries, defensive woes, and an offense struggling to find its rhythm. Toronto is off to its worst season start since the Michael Pinball Clemons/Ryan Diwiddie era began. In theory, the Boatmen should be benefiting coming off a much-needed bye week. But Week 7 has arrived, and there is still no Chad Kelly in sight. To make matters worse, Toronto has lost its best offensive linemen, Ryan Hunter, to a freak accident. Reigning  CFL top lineman Ryan Hunter  suffered a serious shoulder injury this week when he was hit by a car while riding a scooter. Team officials have confirmed that Hunter is expected to be out at least six ...
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Game Preview: Calgary Stampeders (4-1) vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-1)

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The rematch between the Calgary Stampeders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers might just be the biggest game of the early season. Don’t let the fact that Calgary beat Winnipeg comfortably just two weeks ago fool you ; this is a big matchup. The two teams are ranked 1st and 3rd, respectively, in the CFL News Hub Power Rankings . And, they also sit in 1st and 3rd position in the West Division. Will Calgary start to gain some separation in the West Division standings? or Will Winnipeg come out and prove that their early-season loss to the Stamps was simply an off day? Either way, it will be a fun matchup to watch. Game Details Date and Time: Friday, July 18, 8:30 PM (ET) Location: Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, MB Broadcast: CBSSN, CFL+ , and TSN Betting Odds per FanDuel (July 17th) Spread: Blue Bombers: -3.5 Moneyline: Calgary Stampeders : +146, Winnipeg Blue Bombers: -176 Over/Under : 49.5 Calgary Stampeders Keys to Victo...
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Schoen Injury Prone? And Should The Bombers Have Kept Lawler?

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They say the best ability is availability; and right now Schoen is listed as “doubtful.” Having missed all three practices this week to a knee injury, some Bomber fans are taking to social media suggesting that the Bombers should have kept Lawler instead. Kenny Lawler has already set a season high 7 receiving touchdowns! The record for most touchdowns in a single season is 23, and that record is held by a man that will be visiting Process Auto Stadium on Friday – Milt Stegall. Lawler has also caught his longest pass of his season this year, for 79 yards, and has a career best receiving average. So, when fans are wondering if the Bombers made the right choice; it is really hard to fault the fan. Especially, when you looks at Schoen’s numbers so far this year. A case could be made that it is not all Schoen’s fault, and that Collaros simply has not been playing as well as he should be. However, in 2023 when both receivers were catching balls from Collaros,...
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Are the 2025 Calgary Stampeders for Real?

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The Calgary Stampeders are off to a red-hot 4-1 start. As much as I want to keep reminding people that it’s early in the season, and we shouldn’t read too much into it. The question keeps getting louder with each passing week. Are the Calgary Stampeders for real? Before the season, most writers were pessimistic about the Stamps’ season outlook. Which was fair enough considering they missed the playoffs for the first time in 20 years. But now they’re in first place in the West Division. They have also jumped to first in the CFL News Hub Power Rankings . But, is this just early-season success? Or, are they legit title contenders? There are signs that point both ways. Calgary Stampeder Offense The Calgary Stampeders’ offense is currently averaging 24 points per game. That’s not the most impressive average in the league, but they have done enough to get the job done so far. They also boast an impressive collection of offensive weapons, w...
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CFL: Shawn Lemon Reinstated With Conditions

Defensive lineman has taken full responsibility for wagering on CFL games The Canadian Football League (CFL) has reinstated free agent defensive lineman Shawn Lemon with specific conditions. Any future violations of the CFL Match Manipulation Policy will result in a lifetime ban. He is now eligible to sign with any team. “Protecting the integrity of the play on the field is of the utmost importance and we will not tolerate players violating the CFL’s Match Manipulation Policy. Mr. Lemon’s suspension, which was the longest in league history, was necessary and appropriate,” said CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston. “He has taken full responsibility for his actions. He understands how wagering negatively impacts sports and has re-educated himself on league policy. He is now committed to helping other players learn from his mistake.” Lemon was indefinitely suspended on April 24, 2024, for wagering on CFL games in 2021 while he was a member of the Calgary Stampeders, including ...
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