Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Nick Hallett (21) dives for Ottawa Redblacks' DeVonte Dedmon (17) as Redblacks' Bennett Williams (14) looks on during first half CFL action in Ottawa on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
The Ottawa defence delivered late in the fourth quarter Thursday night as the Redblacks held on for a 23-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in their season opener.Winnipeg Blue Bomber Nick Hallett makes a diving tackle attempt on Ottawa Redblack DeVonte Dedmon during the first half Thursday night. The Ottawa defence delivered late in the fourth quarter Thursday night as the Redblacks held on for a 23-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in their season opener.
Ottawa conceded a safety with 14 seconds left and a Blue Bombers' Hail Mary at the buzzer was incomplete. With 7:09 remaining and Ottawa trailing 17-16, Dru Brown, making his debut with the Redblacks, connected with Justin Hardy for a 42-yard gain to put Ottawa on Winnipeg's five-yard line. Late in the first quarter, the Redblacks extended their lead with a drive sparked by Devonte Dedmon's 45-yard punt return to the Winnipeg 27-yard line. Four plays later, Dustin Crum punched in a one-yard touchdown.
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