- Matchup: Calgary Stampeders vs Ottawa Redblacks
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds: Calgary Stampeders favored by 2.5 points
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The Calgary Stampeders (6-8) travel to TD Place Stadium on Saturday to face off against the struggling Ottawa Redblacks (0-13). The Stampeders are opening as 2.5-point favorites with a total point line set at 62.5. Key players to watch include Vernon Adams Jr. and Jake Maier.
In their most recent face-off, the Stampeders triumphed over the Redblacks with a score of 40-38. Vernon Adams Jr. completed 28 of 41 passes for 357 yards and threw 2 touchdown passes, albeit with 1 interception. Deonta McMahon was the standout in the rushing department, with a longest carry of 34 yards, totaling 102 yards on 15 attempts for an average of 6.8 yards per carry. Jalen Philpot led the receiving corps, accumulating 118 yards on 9 receptions, averaging 13.1 yards per catch.
When it comes to scoring, the Stampeders sit at 2nd in the league, averaging 35.0 points per game. This season, they have amassed a total of 3,401 passing yards, averaging 242.9 yards per game, ranking 8th in the league. Their ground game averages 114.1 yards per contest, totaling 1,597 rushing yards for the season. The Stampeders’ overall average of 357.0 yards per game places them 6th in the league.
Defensively, the Stampeders find themselves at 8th in the CFL, allowing 34.2 points per game. They concede an average of 6.0 yards per rush and give up 117.2 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,641 yards across 14 games. In the passing department, the Stampeders have surrendered 4,149 yards, placing them 7th in the league, allowing 296.4 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 64.9%. Their total yards allowed per game stands at 413.6, ranking them 8th in the CFL.
In their last outing, the Redblacks faced the Stampeders and fell short with a score of 40-38. Daniel Adeboboye was the leading rusher, recording a long run of 19 yards but failing to reach the end zone. He totaled 40 yards on 6 carries, averaging 7.0 yards per rush. Justin Hardy was the top receiver, notching 129 yards on 12 receptions, averaging 10.8 yards per catch. McLeod Bethel-Thompson completed 27 of 48 passes for 379 yards and 5 touchdowns, though he threw 1 interception.
As the season progresses, the Redblacks have recorded 3,760 passing yards, averaging 289.2 passing yards per game, which places them 6th in the CFL. The team averages 338.9 total yards per game, ranking 8th in the league. Their ground game averages 49.7 yards per contest, totaling 646 rushing yards. Scoring-wise, the Redblacks are 8th in the league with an average of 23.7 points per game.
Ottawa’s defense has allowed a total of 1,727 rushing yards (132.8 yards/game) along with conceding 23 rushing touchdowns this season. They have ranked 9th in the CFL, allowing 36.8 points per game, culminating in a total of 479 points against. In total, they have permitted 26 touchdown passes and an average of 333.4 passing yards per game, ranking them 9th in the league.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Calgary Stampeders (-2.5)
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