Tiger-Cats' Masoli continues to shine in victory over Blue Bombers

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli completed 31-of-41 passes for 369 yards and a touchdown to lead the Tiger-Cats past the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31-17 on Friday in Hamilton's home opener.

Canadian Mercer Timmis ran in two touchdowns for the Tiger-Cats (2-1), while Lirim Hajrullahu connected on four field goals.

Running back Andrew Harris led Winnipeg's (1-2) offence with 66 yards and a touchdown. Kicker Justin Medlock had a field goal and two converts.

Rookie QB Chris Streveler rushed in a touchdown but managed only 146 passing yards a week after he was one of the CFL's top performers with 246 passing yards and three TDs in a 56-10 rout in Montreal.

Game Wrap: Masoli leads Tiger-Cats over Blue Bombers

6 years ago

Duration 1:33

Hamilton defeats Winnipeg 31-17, Jeremiah Masoli throws over 300 yards for 8th straight game.

Masoli has passed for more than 300 yards in eight consecutive games, tying Montreal's Anthony Calvillo (2012) and Edmonton's Mike Reilly (2015-16) for second most in CFL history.

Montreal's Sam Etcheverry (1956) and Saskatchewan's Kent Austin (1991) are tied for first all time with nine.