Explosive Fourth Quarter Powers B.C. Lions to 35-19 Victory Over Winnipeg

Lions Dominate on the Ground

The B.C. Lions defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-19 on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Princess Auto Stadium, fueled by a dominant rushing attack that totaled 377 yards. Lions running back Zander Horvath led the ground game with 191 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Making his first CFL start, quarterback Kaidon Salter contributed significantly to the Lions’ performance, rushing for 160 yards on 10 carries and throwing his first CFL touchdown pass—a 24-yard connection to Jermaine Jackson.

Fourth-Quarter Surge Decides the Game

The game remained competitive for three quarters, with Winnipeg holding a 16-10 lead heading into the final frame. However, the Lions surged in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Blue Bombers 25-3. Winnipeg quarterback Dru Brown, who was filling in for the injured Zach Collaros, threw for 180 yards and a touchdown to Tim White before leaving the game with an apparent back injury. Kicker Sergio Castillo accounted for much of Winnipeg’s scoring with four field goals. The Lions’ win brings their record to 2-5, while the Blue Bombers fall to 4-4.