Redblacks Stun Stampeders In OT In Grey Cup

By Paul McDonald

Published: November 28, 2016 at 12:27 PM

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Henry Burris #1 of the Ottawa Redblacks throws a pass during the second half of the 104th Grey Cup Championship Game against the Calgary Stampeders at BMO Field on November 27, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Henry Burris #1 of the Ottawa Redblacks throws a pass during the second half of the 104th Grey Cup Championship Game against the Calgary Stampeders at BMO Field on November 27, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Ottawa win first CFL title in 40 years, Burris named MVP

The city of Ottawa has its first Grey Cup championship in 40 years.

Henry Burris' 18-yard touchdown pass to Ernest Jackson earned the Redblacks an epic 39-33 overtime win over the heavily-favoured Stampeders Sunday night at BMO Field in Toronto.

Burris found Jackson, who bobbled the pass before holding on to it, on the first overtime possession.

Ottawa's last Grey Cup came in 1976 when the city was represented by the Rough Riders.

Burris was named the game's MVP after being part of five touchdowns.

The game could be the last of Burris' illustrious 17-year CFL career.

The 41-year-old said this week he'll take the off-season to ponder his future. If Burris retires, he'll certainly leave on a huge high, completing 35-of-46 passes for 461 yards en route to his third Grey Cup title.