CFL Game Preview: Calgary Stampeders (4-1-0) vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-1-0)

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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

CategoryCalgary StampedersWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Record4-13-1
Points Per Game28.028.2
Points Allowed18.2 (1st in CFL)23.5 (3rd in CFL)
Net Offense410.0 YPG (2nd)382.2 YPG (4th)
Turnover Margin+0.4-0.75
Home/Away Record2-0 Away2-0 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