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The Calgary Stampeders won the game 45-31 against the winless Ottawa Redblacks, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Ryan Dinwiddie's first season as head coach with the Redblacks has not been successful, with a 0-14 record.
The Calgary Stampeders defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 45-31 in a Canadian Football League ( CFL) game, keeping their playoff hopes alive. This win marked the Stampeders' fifth consecutive victory, with a record of 14-14 in the West Division.
Vernon Adams Jr. Leads Stampeders Victory
The team is now tied for fourth position with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Calgary Stampeders' quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. led the team to victory, throwing 45 yards to wide receiver Jalen Philpot, who surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the season. Deonta McMahon scored two touchdowns in the second quarter, with one coming after a 28-yard rush by McAllister.
The Stampeders controlled the game throughout, leading the entire night after needing a 62-yard field goal to beat the visiting Redblacks at home last week. Rene Paredes kicked field goals from 40, 49, and 43 yards, contributing five convert points. The Ottawa Redblacks had their first touchdown of the game come from a 13-yard catch and run by receiver Brad Muhammad with just under a minute remaining in the first half.
McLeod Bethel-Thompson, the Redblacks' quarterback, threw for 418 yards and two touchdowns, but also had one interception. The Redblacks' head coach, Ryan Dinwiddie, made his feelings clear about the team's performance: "We're definitely close, and it's a testament to the guys in the locker room how they fought.
" Despite the loss, Dinwiddie remained optimistic about his team's prospects for the remainder of the season. The Edmonton Elks, who are third in the East Division, will play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday night, and a crossover playoff berth is possible depending on the outcome.
Stampeders Remain In Playoff Contention
In the West Division, the team that ranks fourth can cross over and take a playoff berth from the No. 3 team in the East with more points by the end of the regular season. With their win, the Calgary Stampeders stay in contention for the playoffs, and their next challenge will be against their division rivals, the Edmonton Elks. The Stampeders will look to continue their winning streak and secure their place in the playoffs.
The Ottawa Redblacks, meanwhile, face a tougher road ahead as they seek to overcome their struggles and turn their season around. Head coach Ryan Dinwiddie will continue to work with his team to improve their execution and ultimately secure a spot in the playoffs.
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