CALGARY — Chip or no chip in the football, Calgary Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes didn't care.
The longest-serving player in the lineup at age 39 was a perfect 6-for-6 in field goals with his longest from 52 yards in Calgary's 32-24 win Friday over the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL season-opener for both teams.
Winnipeg kicker Sergio Castillo was critical of a chip after missing two of three field goals and a convert Thursday, and suggested the chip changed the trajectory of the ball. "I've said it all camp. This is the deepest group we've had in quite some time," Maier said of his receivers."They all believe in themselves and they all the ability to make big plays for us. Makes my life pretty easy."
Ticats' kicker Marc Liegghio was good from 10, 35 and 42 yards, but missed from 47. Ante Litre scored a rushing touchdown and Kiondre Smith had a touchdown catch for Hamilton. Hamilton scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Trailing by eight and with the ball in their hands on the final drive, the Tiger-Cats couldn't overcome the deficit of starting from their own four-yard line.
Houston, who led the CFL in picks with seven for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2023, grabbed Mitchell's intended throw to Bridges.
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