CFL Scores Today: Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34, BC Lions 20 – Streveler Shines as Bombers Contain Rourke

Highlights:

* Matthew Peterson rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown in his breakout performance
* Chris Streveler threw for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns filling in for suspended Zach Collaros
* Winnipeg improves to 1-0 while BC falls to 1-1 in the West Division standings

Game Recap:

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers‘ campaign for a sixth straight Grey Cup appearance kicked off with a convincing 34-20 victory over the BC Lions at Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday night. The Blue and Gold took control early, scoring on their opening drive and never relinquishing the lead as they played spoiler in BC head coach Buck Pierce’s return to Winnipeg. Both teams now look ahead to their Week 3 rematch in Vancouver.

Game Highlights Video:


Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs BC Lions.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Performance:

The Blue Bombers delivered a complete team effort despite missing key personnel, with Chris Streveler efficiently directing the offense and a defense that consistently pressured Nathan Rourke throughout the contest.

Top Offensive Players:
* Chris Streveler: QB – 15/24, 246 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
* Matthew Peterson: RB – 23 carries, 130 yards, 1 TD
* Keric Wheatfall: WR – 5 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD
* Nic Demski: WR – 4 receptions, 53 yards, 2 TDs
* Dalton Schoen: WR – 4 receptions, 46 yards

Top Defensive Players:
* Terrell Bonds: DB – 7 tackles
* Tony Jones: LB – 9 tackles
* Marquise Bridges: DB – 2 tackles, 2 interceptions
* Redha Kramdi: DB – 3 tackles
* Kyrie Wilson: LB – 1 tackle, 1 sack

BC Lions Performance:

The Lions’ offense struggled to find consistency against a stout Winnipeg defense, with Nathan Rourke facing constant pressure before eventually leaving the game with apparent discomfort in the fourth quarter.

Top Offensive Players:
* Nathan Rourke: QB – 12/27, 249 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 6 carries, 58 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD
* Keon Hatcher: WR – 4 receptions, 150 yards, 1 TD
* James Butler: RB – 10 carries, 27 yards, 5 receptions, 42 yards
* Justin McInnis: WR – 4 receptions, 58 yards
* Ayden Eberhardt: WR – 1 reception, 49 yards

Top Defensive Players:
* Micah Awe: LB – 10 tackles
* Garry Peters: DB – 5 tackles, 1 interception
* Jonah Tavai: DL – 6 tackles, 1 sack
* Deontai Williams: DB – 4 tackles
* Cristophe Beaulieu: DB – 4 tackles

With this win, the Blue Bombers join the Montreal Alouettes, Calgary Stampeders, and Saskatchewan Roughriders as early undefeated teams in the 2025 CFL standings. The BC Lions now sit at 1-1, tied with Edmonton and Toronto as teams looking to build momentum in the early season. Winnipeg’s victory also sets up an intriguing rematch in Week 3 as the teams will face off again, this time at Save-on-Foods Field at BC Place.

The Blue Bombers showed impressive depth with Peterson’s breakout performance filling in for injured star Brady Oliveira, while Streveler demonstrated why he remains one of the CFL’s most versatile quarterbacks. For BC, questions remain about their offensive line protection and Rourke’s health status heading into next week’s rematch.

Will Winnipeg continue their dominance when Zach Collaros returns from suspension next week? Can BC make the necessary adjustments to protect Rourke and generate more consistent offense in the rematch? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.

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