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Stampeders down Eskimos 24-18 in season’s first CFL Battle of Alberta

Aug 3, 2019 | 8:03 PM

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders moved into a tie for first in the CFL’s West Division with a 24-18 win over the visiting Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday.

Calgary pulled even with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at 5-2, while Edmonton fell to 4-3.

Terry Williams scored for Calgary on a 103-yard kick return and Eric Rogers had a touchdown catch. 

Rene Paredes kicked four field goals, including three from over 40 yards.