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Lions Upset Bombers as Horvath’s Run Game Overwhelms Winnipeg

B.C.’s powerful rushing attack and rookie Kaidon Salter’s mobility exposed Winnipeg’s home vulnerabilities and raise fresh questions about the Bombers’ run defense and quarterback availability.

B.C. Lions quarterback Kaidon Salter (19) runs for the first down during first half CFL football action against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Thursday, July 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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B.C. Lions quarterback Kaidon Salter (19) hands off to Emani Bailey (25) during first half CFL football action against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Thursday, July 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Overview

  • The B.C. Lions beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-19 on Thursday, moving to 2-5 while the Bombers fell to 4-4 with all four losses at home.
  • Zander Horvath carried the late surge with 191 rushing yards and three touchdowns, including 58- and 35-yard scores in the final minutes that sealed the win.
  • Rookie Kaidon Salter made his first CFL start and was more dangerous as a runner than as a passer, finishing 7-of-15 for 96 yards with a 24-yard TD to Jermaine Jackson and adding 160 rushing yards.
  • Winnipeg starter Dru Brown exited with an injury in the fourth quarter and was replaced by Taylor Elgersma, leaving immediate questions about the Bombers’ quarterback depth as they enter a bye week.
  • Reports said the Lions rushed for 377 yards as a team and the mark has been described as a new franchise rushing record, though the full-game total is cited by a limited number of sources; B.C. now prepares to host Hamilton next.