Bo Levi Mitchell carved up the Bombers, and Hamilton’s ground game did the rest in a convincing road win.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats went into Princess Auto Stadium and handed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a 37–27 loss in Week 2, evening their record to 1-1 while dropping Winnipeg to 1-1 as well. Hamilton’s balanced offensive attack — nearly 300 yards through the air and 171 on the ground — was too much for the Bombers to overcome, despite Zach Collaros throwing for over 400 yards. Check out the full box score and stats for every detail.
Box Score
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
OT
Final
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
7
17
0
13
0
37
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
10
0
3
14
0
27
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Game Highlights
Top PerformersHamilton Tiger-Cats
Bo Levi Mitchell (QB) — 19/24, 287 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT; also rushed for 15 yds
Larry Rountree III (RB) — 23 att, 124 yds — the workhorse who kept the Bombers’ defense honest all night
Kiondre Smith (WR) — 5 rec, 92 yds, 2 TD — the big-play guy Hamilton needed
Keric Wheatfall (WR) — 3 rec, 102 yds — averaged over 34 yards per catch
Braxton Hill (MLB) — 8 tackles to lead Hamilton’s defense
Julian Howsare (DT) — 2 sacks, 2 tackles — a nightmare for the Winnipeg offensive line
Stavros Katsantonis (CB) — 1 INT, 1 tackle — the turnover that shifted momentum
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Zach Collaros (QB) — 28/35, 421 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT — big numbers, but the Bombers couldn’t keep up
Tommy Nield (WR) — 7 rec, 111 yds — Collaros’s most reliable target all game
Ontaria Wilson (WR) — 6 rec, 87 yds, 1 TD
Nic Demski (WR) — 4 rec, 79 yds, 1 TD
Evan Holm (CB) — 8 tackles to lead Winnipeg’s defense
Brady Oliveira (RB) — 8 att, 32 yds rushing; 6 rec, 51 yds receiving — versatile but the run game never got going
Tony Jones (MLB) — 7 tackles, 1 sack
Team Stats
Stat
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Total Yards
458
470
Passing
19/24, 287 yds, 3 TD
28/35, 421 yds, 2 TD
Rushing
31 att, 171 yds, 1 TD
14 att, 49 yds, 1 TD
Turnovers
0
1
Sacks Allowed
1
2
Quick Hits
Hamilton ran the ball 31 times for 171 yards — more than three times Winnipeg’s rushing output of 49 yards on just 14 attempts. That gap up front told the story.
Collaros outgained Mitchell by 134 passing yards and still lost — Hamilton’s zero turnovers against Winnipeg’s one INT were the difference in a 10-point game.
Keric Wheatfall is a fantasy sleeper worth watching — 102 yards on just 3 catches is an elite yards-per-reception rate that won’t stay under the radar for long.
What’s Next
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1-1) — host the BC Lions on Friday, June 19
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-1) — not scheduled in Week 3; check the full schedule for their next game
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