- Matchup: Ottawa Redblacks vs Calgary Stampeders
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, AB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Lines: Ottawa Redblacks (+9.5)
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On Saturday, McMahon Stadium will host a matchup between the Calgary Stampeders (5-8) and the Ottawa Redblacks (0-12). The Redblacks are entering this game as 9.5-point underdogs, with the over/under pegged at 63.5. Anticipated starting quarterbacks include Jake Maier and Vernon Adams Jr.
In their previous game, the Redblacks faced off against the Argonauts, suffering a close loss with a final score of 26-23. McLeod Bethel-Thompson completed 16 of 23 passes for 192 yards and a touchdown, without any interceptions. Daniel Adeboboye led the rushing attack, managing a longest run of 20 yards but failing to reach the end zone. He totaled 28 yards on 2 carries, averaging an impressive 14.0 yards per carry. Greg Bell stood out in the receiving department, accumulating 31 yards from 5 receptions, averaging 6.2 yards per catch.
This season, the Redblacks have amassed a total of 3,381 passing yards, averaging 281.8 yards per game, placing them 6th in the CFL. Overall, Ottawa averages 331.7 total yards per game, ranking 8th in the league. Their rushing game has been less effective, averaging 49.9 yards per game and totaling 599 yards for the season. When it comes to scoring, the Redblacks are averaging 22.5 points per game, placing them 9th in the CFL.
On defense, the Redblacks rank last in the league, allowing 36.6 points per game. Opponents have rushed for an average of 5.7 yards per carry and 132.3 yards per game against them, which totals 1,588 rushing yards allowed this season. In the passing game, they have surrendered 3,977 yards, also ranking 9th in the CFL, averaging 331.4 passing yards allowed per game while permitting a completion rate of 74.4%. Overall, they are giving up 463.8 total yards per game, placing them near the bottom of the league.
In their last match, the Stampeders were defeated by the Elks with a score of 53-16. Ludovick Choquette led the rushing attack with a longest carry of 32 yards but didn’t find the end zone. He totaled 62 yards on 9 carries, averaging 6.9 yards per rush. Erik Brooks topped the receiving stats with 37 yards on 4 receptions, achieving an average of 9.3 yards per catch. Vernon Adams Jr. completed 10 of 19 passes for 142 yards, throwing 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions.
This season, the Stampeders have recorded a total of 3,044 passing yards, averaging 234.2 yards per game, which ranks them 9th in the CFL. Calgary averages 346.3 yards per game, which puts them at 7th in the league. Their rushing offense averages 112.2 yards per game, tallying 1,458 rushing yards this season. The Stampeders’ scoring abilities are impressive, as they rank 2nd in the CFL with an average of 34.6 points per game.
Defensively, the Calgary Stampeders have conceded 1,594 rushing yards (122.6 yards per game) and 19 rushing touchdowns this year. They are allowing an average of 33.9 points per game, ranking 8th in the CFL, having permitted a total of 441 points this season. Through the air, they have allowed 29 touchdowns and 290.0 yards passing per game, which places them 6th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in this contest against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Ottawa Redblacks (+9.5)
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