3 stats that defined Calgary's Week 20 win over BC
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Vernon Adams Jr. throws the football to Deonta McMahon.
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CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders will live to see another day after a home win over the BC Lions on Saturday kept their playoff hopes intact heading into the final week of the regular season.
Vernon Adams Jr. was the leader his offence needed in a must-win game and was helped out with a productive outing from Deonta McMahon. The Calgary defence also stepped up to silence the Lions after halftime as the Stamps took full control in the final two quarters of play.
CFL.ca brings you three key stats from the Calgary Stampeders' win over the BC Lions in Week 20.
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0 - BC SECOND-HALF POINTS
The Lions were held off the scoreboard in the second half as part of full-team effort from the Stamps.
With Nathan Rourke rested after the break, Calgary was able to limit the rushing upside of backup Kaidon Salter. Calgary's defence sacked Salter three times and Anthony Johnson picked him off in the fourth quarter to seal the win for Calgary.
149 - DEONTA MCMAHON YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE
McMahon ran for 105 yards on nine carries and caught five passes for 44 yards to help support the Calgary offence.
McMahon's longest run of the day came midway in the fourth when he got loose for a 50-yard gain. Four plays later, Adams Jr. connected with Ajou Ajou in the end zone, giving Calgary a two-score lead.
324 - VERNON ADAMS JR. PASSING YARDS
Adams Jr. was decisive from the pocket in what was a must-win game for the Stamps, passing for 324 yards and a touchdown.
Outside of his third quarter interception, Adams Jr. found success through the air in windy conditions, leading his team on three touchdown drives. Saturday's performance was the fifth game in which Adams Jr. has thrown for over 300 yards this season.