cfl Game Recap
Stampeders Fall 42-20 Against Hamilton - Game Recap
Bo Levi Mitchell scorched the Stampeders defense for 5 TDs as Hamilton defeated Calgary 42-20 on Friday at Tim Hortons Field.
Bettors who backed the Tiger-Cats were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 50.5.
Bo Levi Mitchell completed 24 of 37 pass attempts for 450 yards and 5 TDs for the Tiger-Cats in the win.
Dedrick Mills rushed for 76 yards for Calgary, while Matt Shiltz added 43 yards. Jake Maier threw for 30 yards for the Stampeders, while receivers Marken Michel and Reggie Begelton had 46 and 39 yards respectively.
Calgary was outgained by Hamilton 606-312 yards in Friday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 29-19 by the Tiger-Cats.
Calgary lost the time of possession battle 31:19-28:41, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, Hamilton takes its act on the road to face Ottawa looking for another win. For Calgary, they head on the road to face Saskatchewan.