The Calgary Stampeders suffered a narrow defeat against the BC Lions, losing 30-26 at McMahon Stadium. The game marked their second consecutive loss, with significant contributions from quarterback Josh Love who stepped in for the injured Vernon Adams Jr. The Stamps led early but faltered in the second half, where the Lions defense tightened up and limited their scoring. The critical moment came when the Lions seized the lead late in the game, ultimately securing the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Calgary led 18-13 at halftime.
  • Jude McAtamney scored three field goals (55, 29, and 14 yards).
State of Play
  • The Stampeders scored only eight points in the second half.
  • Josh Love finished with 6 completions on 10 attempts for 58 yards, with one interception.
What's Next

The Stampeders will have a bye week before returning to play against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at home on August 29, providing an opportunity to regroup and address their recent setbacks.

Bottom Line

The Stamps need to strengthen their second-half performance and adapt quickly to ensure they regain momentum in the upcoming games to stay competitive this season.