Winnipeg looks to make it four straight as a banged-up Calgary team tries to avoid a third loss in a row.

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Calgary Stampeders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers

WhenFriday, July 24 at 8:30 PM ET
WherePrincess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg
TVTSN
StreamWatch live on CFL+
LineWinnipeg Blue Bombers -1 | O/U 60

Winnipeg has won three straight since dropping back-to-back games in Weeks 2 and 4, and they just survived a wild 36-34 shootout with Ottawa last week. Calgary is going the other direction, losing two in a row to Montreal by a combined score of 68-58, and their defense has now given up 214 points through six games — worst among teams with a winning-ish record in this range. These two split a track meet back in Week 1, with Winnipeg edging Calgary 30-28, and both offenses have shown they can put points on the board in a hurry.

Calgary’s been living dangerously all year — six overs in six games says everything about how their games go. Winnipeg’s been more of a mixed bag on the total, sitting 3-3, but this matchup has shootout written all over it given the head-to-head history and Calgary’s inability to keep anyone off the scoreboard.

Players to Watch:

Dedrick Mills (Calgary Stampeders, RB) — 85 carries for 524 yards this season, and Calgary will lean on him even more with their receiving corps thinned out by injury.
Brady Oliveira (Winnipeg Blue Bombers, RB) — 426 yards on the ground and the engine of Winnipeg’s offense when they need to grind out a win.
Willie Jefferson (Winnipeg Blue Bombers, DL) — Anchors a Winnipeg front that will be asked to get after Calgary’s banged-up offensive line all night.

Injury Watch:

Reggie Begelton (Calgary Stampeders, WR) — Out with a knee injury, another hit to a receiving group that’s already thin.
Damien Alford (Calgary Stampeders, WR) — Questionable with a hamstring after being added back to the active roster this week.
Rene Paredes (Calgary Stampeders, K) — Questionable with a hip injury, worth watching in a game that could come down to points.
Jaiden Woodbey (Winnipeg Blue Bombers, LB) — Out with a calf injury.
De’Shaan Dixon (Winnipeg Blue Bombers, DL) — Out with a hip injury.

Pick: Winnipeg Blue Bombers 30-27. Calgary’s defense has been leaking points all season and Winnipeg’s the hotter team riding a three-game streak, plus they just got a wave of players back off injury to shore up their front seven.

CFL Standings

TeamWLPFPA

Edmonton Elks61203172
Montreal Alouettes51208186
Winnipeg Blue Bombers42155156
Saskatchewan Roughriders42204169
Hamilton Tiger-Cats33149159
Calgary Stampeders24226214
Toronto Argonauts24194207
BC Lions14140156
Ottawa Redblacks06153213

Quick Hits

Winnipeg got a healthy dose of good news this week, activating Kevens Clercius, Ethan Ball, Tanner Schmekel and Lane Novak off six-game injury — depth they’ll need against a Calgary offense that can score in bunches.
Calgary’s injury list keeps growing, with Preston Nichols, Daniel Joseph, Sheldon II Arnold, Bailey Devine-Scott and Justin Sambu all extended on six-game injury this week, a rough sign for a team already allowing 214 points on the year.
Fantasy players should stick with Dedrick Mills in this one — Calgary’s passing game is banged up enough that the ground game becomes the priority, and he’s already got 524 yards on the season.
Calgary cut ties with receiver Rashod Owens and defensive back Benny Sapp this week, more roster churn for a team trying to find answers after back-to-back losses to Montreal.

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