CFL Game Preview: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-3-0) vs. Calgary Stampeders (5-3-0)

Match Overview

This Week 10 clash features two West Division contenders battling for playoff positioning. The Calgary Stampeders, currently second in the division, are looking to rebound from a shocking loss to Ottawa. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, sitting third, are coming off a high-scoring win over Toronto and hope to avenge their 41–20 loss to Calgary in Week 7. Both teams are expected to have their starting quarterbacks back, which should elevate the offensive execution and intensity.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Team Form & Key Players

Record: 4–3–0 (West Division)

Last Game: Won 40–31 vs Toronto Argonauts

Points Per Game: 29.4

Opponent PPG: 27.1

ATS Record: 4–3

Road ATS Record: 1–2

Key Players:

Zach Collaros (QB): Expected to return after injury; full practice participant

Brady Oliveira (RB): 5.6 YPC, 4 TDs

Dalton Schoen (WR): 3 TDs in last 3 games

Willie Jefferson (DL): 4 sacks, 2 forced fumbles

Tactical Outlook: With Collaros back under center, Winnipeg’s offense should regain rhythm and vertical explosiveness. The Bombers will lean on Oliveira’s ground game and Jefferson’s pass rush to control tempo and pressure Calgary’s quarterback.

Calgary Stampeders – Team Form & Key Players

Record: 5–3–0 (West Division)

Last Game: Lost 31–11 vs Ottawa Redblacks

Points Per Game: 27.8

Opponent PPG: 25.4

ATS Record: 5–3

Home ATS Record: 2–2

Key Players:

Vernon Adams Jr. (QB): Expected to return after missing Week 9

Reggie Begelton (WR): 6 receptions, 88 yards vs Winnipeg in Week 7

Ka’Deem Carey (RB): 4.9 YPC, 3 TDs

Cameron Judge (LB): Defensive leader with 42 tackles

Tactical Outlook: Adams Jr.’s return should stabilize Calgary’s offense after P.J. Walker’s three-interception outing last week. The Stampeders will look to replicate their Week 7 success against Winnipeg by attacking early through the air and controlling the clock with Carey’s physical running.