Stampeders beat Lions 32-13, must wait on rivals for playoff berth
Calgary improved to 9-9 but now needs B.C. to beat Winnipeg next Friday to clinch a CFL playoff spot of its own making.
Why it matters
Calgary's playoff fate now rests entirely on another team's result, leaving the Stampeders' postseason hopes out of their own hands.
The Calgary Stampeders kept their season alive with a 32-13 win over the visiting B.C. Lions on Saturday at McMahon Stadium, but the victory alone doesn't guarantee them a playoff berth. Calgary (9-9) now needs the Lions to beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-9) next Friday to advance, since Winnipeg holds the tiebreaker after going 2-1 against the Stampeders this season.
Edmonton (13-4) has already clinched first in the West Division and will host the division final Nov. 7, with the winner advancing to the Grey Cup in Calgary on Nov. 15. B.C. (10-7) has clinched second and hosts the division semifinal Oct. 31, while Saskatchewan (9-8) is guaranteed no worse than fourth after beating Montreal 16-12 earlier Saturday.
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw his first touchdown pass of the game in the fourth quarter as Calgary pulled away, with Quincy Vaughn scoring two short-yardage touchdowns and Ajou Ajou adding a receiving touchdown. Kicker Rene Paredes, who plans to retire after 15 seasons with the Stampeders, made four field goals but missed a 57-yard attempt; he was uncertain whether Saturday was his final game.
Head coach Dave Dickenson said the team will use its bye week for individual drills and situational work while awaiting word on whether it faces B.C. or Toronto in the playoffs.
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