Calgary Stampeders at British Columbia Lions 11/6/22 - CFL Picks & Predictions

The Calgary Stampeders will be on the road this week to BC Place Stadium to take on the British Columbia Lions in the CFL Western Semi Final. Calgary finished the season 12-6 overall following a 26 point blowout victory over Saskatchewan in the final game of the year. Defensively Calgary controlled the game holding Saskatchewan to only 248 total yards of offense and 10 points in the game.

Offensively Calgary was dominant with nearly 450 total yards including 310 on the ground to score 36 points after a 23 point first half. Quarterback Jake Maier completed 13 of 16 passes for 105 yards and one score. Back up Tommy Stevens completed four or five passes for 32 yards and one touchdown, while running the ball four times for 163 yards and one score as well. Dedrick Mills added 125 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries to lead the Calgary running backs.

The British Columbia Lions return home this week after a 15 point loss to Winnipeg to end the regular season. Defensively British Columbia struggled immensely as Winnipeg compiled 342 yards of offense after gaining 164 on the ground to score 24 points in the win. Offensively British Columbia struggled with just under 300 total yards of offense after 239 came through the air but scored only nine points after turning the ball over one time in the game.

Vernon Adams Jr. led the way for the British Columbia offense completing 11 of 21 passes for 130 yards, while two BC backups combined to complete 10 passes for 109 yards as well. Bruce Anderson led all ball carriers with 30 yards on 10 receptions and Keon Hatcher posted a team high 59 yards on five receptions.