CFL Week 8 wrap: DaShaun Amos, Hamilton win again

by | Jul 28, 2025

DaShaun Amos and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are the hottest team in the CFL.

The ECU football alum and his team won their fifth straight on Sunday, holding off the British Columbia Lions, 37-33. It’s the first time since 2019 that Hamilton (5-2) has had such a winning streak.

Amos came over to Hamilton as a free agent after helping Toronto win the Grey Cup last season. So far, he’s been a vital part of the team’s defense, racking up 16 tackles and an interception this season.He had a tackle for loss in Sunday’s win.

Hamilton has a bye going into Week 9. Here’s how the rest of the Pirates in the CFL did during Week 8.

  • DaShaun Amos, DB, Hamilton Tiger-Cats: One tackle for loss in 37-33 win over BC Lions
  • Stanley Bryant, OL, Winnipeg Blue Bombers: Did not play for second straight game due to injury. Toronto beat Winnipeg, 31-17
  • Justin Hardy, WR, Ottawa Red Blacks: Off on Week 8
  • Tyler Snead, WR, Montreal Alouettes: Won over Calgary, 23-21. Had seven catches for 103 yards.
  • Jeremy Lewis, Edge, BC Lions: Did not play in game vs. Hamilton
  • Hampton Ergle, OL, Toronto Argonauts: Did not play in 31-17 win over Winnipeg
  • Parker Moorer, OL, Ottawa Red Blacks: Off during Week 8

Photo: DaShaun Amos (Hamilton Tiger-Cats photo)

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