Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Venue: Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, MB
Broadcast: TSN (Canada), CBS Sports Network (U.S.), CFL+ (International)
Game Overview
The Calgary Stampeders (4-1) visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-1) in a marquee West Division showdown that could shape playoff seeding and Grey Cup trajectories. Calgary stunned Winnipeg 37–16 in Week 5, but the Bombers are rested after a bye and boast one of the CFL’s most dominant home records.
Team Comparison
| Category | Calgary Stampeders | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Record | 4-1 | 3-1 |
| Points Per Game | 28.0 | 28.2 |
| Points Allowed | 18.2 (1st in CFL) | 23.5 (3rd in CFL) |
| Net Offense | 410.0 YPG (2nd) | 382.2 YPG (4th) |
| Turnover Margin | +0.4 | -0.75 |
| Home/Away Record | 2-0 Away | 2-0 Home |
Key Matchups & Strategy
QB Duel:
Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY): 1,453 yards, 5 TDs, 5 INTs
Zach Collaros (WPG): 801 yards, 6 TDs, 4 INTs
Adams threw for 428 yards last week and torched Winnipeg in their last meeting. Collaros must avoid turnovers—two pick-sixes doomed the Bombers in Week 5.
Ground Game:
Dedrick Mills (CGY): CFL rushing leader with 396 yards, 5 TDs
Matthew Peterson (WPG): 245 yards, 1 TD
Calgary’s run game has been dominant, while Winnipeg’s front seven must tighten up after allowing 114 rushing yards in their last meeting.
Defensive Edge:
Calgary leads the CFL in fewest offensive TDs allowed (5) and big plays surrendered. Winnipeg ranks second in pass efficiency defense and has allowed just 8 offensive TDs.
Injury Report
Calgary:
WR Clark Barnes (Out)
WR Reggie Begelton (Out)
WR Malik Henry (Out)
C Bryce Bell (Out)
DB Tyler Richardson (Out)
Winnipeg:
WR Dalton Schoen (Doubtful)
OT Stanley Bryant (Doubtful)
OT Eric Lofton (Out)
DT Jamal Woods (Out)
Calgary: 5-1 ATS in last 6 games
Winnipeg: 43-6 SU at home since 2019
Trend: UNDER has hit in 4 of Calgary’s last 6 games
GAME ODDS
Calgary Stampeders 50.5
Winnipeg Blue Bombers – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 17, 2025
