- Matchup: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Calgary Stampeders
- Event Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, AB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Point Spread: Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+6.5)
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The Calgary Stampeders (4-6) will take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-7) this Saturday at McMahon Stadium. Calgary is favored by 6.5 points in this contest, with the over/under total set at 59.5 points. The starting quarterbacks for this match are Tre Ford and Vernon Adams Jr.
In their previous outing, the Tiger-Cats faced the Argonauts and fell short with a final score of 39-20. Tre Ford completed 19 of 32 passes for a substantial 356 yards but couldn’t connect for a touchdown through the air. He managed to avoid interceptions in that game. Ford also led rushing efforts, with a longest carry of 11 yards, finishing with 33 rushing yards over 4 attempts, averaging an impressive 8.3 yards per carry. Kiondre Smith led the receiving corps, hauling in 6 catches for 111 yards, averaging 18.5 yards per reception.
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Throughout the season, the Tiger-Cats have recorded a total of 2,617 passing yards, averaging 237.9 yards per game, placing them 9th in the CFL. Overall, the Tiger-Cats generate an average of 331.1 yards per game, ranking them 9th as well. Their rushing stats show an average of 93.2 yards per game, totaling 1,025 yards thus far. In terms of points scored, the Tiger-Cats rank 8th in the league, averaging 23.4 points per game.
Defensively, the Tiger-Cats have surrendered 2,992 passing yards, ranking them 5th in the CFL. They allow an average of 368.1 yards per game, placing them 4th in the league. In terms of points allowed, the Tiger-Cats are 6th, yielding 29.0 points per game. They give up 5.0 yards per rush and have allowed an average of 96.1 rushing yards per game, contributing to a total of 1,057 ground yards conceded over 11 games.
In their last match, the Stampeders faced off against the Lions, ending in a narrow loss at 30-26. Dedrick Mills led the rushing department with a maximum run of 19 yards but did not score a touchdown. He accumulated 49 rushing yards on 10 carries, averaging 4.9 yards per attempt. Jalen Philpot was the leading receiver, gaining 36 yards through 4 receptions with an average of 9.0 yards per reception. Vernon Adams Jr. finished the game with 148 passing yards on 13 of 23 attempts, scoring 1 touchdown without any interceptions.
On the season, the Stampeders have compiled 2,464 passing yards, averaging 246.4 yards per game, which ranks them 7th in the CFL. They also average 359.5 total yards per game, securing the 6th position in the league. Their rushing attack stands at 113.1 yards per game, totaling 1,131 yards for the season. The Stampeders have excelled offensively, ranking 1st in the CFL with an average of 37.8 points per game.
Calgary has allowed a total of 1,173 rushing yards (117.3 yards per game) and has given up 15 rushing touchdowns this season. They currently allow 32.7 points per game, placing them 8th in the CFL with a total of 327 points conceded. Moreover, they have allowed 21 touchdowns through the air, with an average pass defense yielding 312.9 yards per game, ranking them 8th in the CFL.
Who will emerge victorious in this CFL showdown?
Prediction: Bet on Calgary Stampeders (-6.5)
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