- Matchup: Ottawa Redblacks vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Venue: Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, MB
- Broadcasting: TSN
- Betting Odds: Ottawa Redblacks (+6.5)
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The Ottawa Redblacks (0-8) are en route to Princess Auto Stadium this Friday to face off against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-4). Ottawa enters the contest as 6.5-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 55.5. The quarterbacks for this match will be Jake Maier and Dru Brown.
In their previous outing, the Redblacks squared off against the Roughriders, suffering a 42-20 defeat. Jake Maier completed 31 of 43 passes for 339 yards and threw 2 touchdown passes, though he also threw an interception. Greg Bell led the team in rushing but managed only 8 yards on 4 carries, averaging just 2.0 yards per attempt with a long run of 6 yards. Ayden Eberhardt topped the receiving stats with 99 yards on 8 receptions, averaging 12.4 yards per catch.
Analyzing scoring performance, the Redblacks currently rank 9th in the CFL, averaging 23.2 points per game. This season, they’ve amassed 2,356 passing yards, averaging 294.5 per game, which ranks them 6th in the league. Their ground game averages 53.5 yards per game, totaling 428 yards so far. Overall, the Ottawa Redblacks average 348.0 total yards per game, placing them 8th in the CFL.
Defensively, the Redblacks have allowed 2,700 passing yards, ranking 8th in the league. They give up an average of 458.5 total yards per game, placing them 9th overall. They currently rank 9th in points allowed, averaging 36.1 per game, and are permitting an average of 5.3 yards per carry, totaling 121.0 rushing yards per game this season. Additionally, they’ve given up 337.5 passing yards per game with a completion percentage allowed of 71.0%, yielding 968 rushing yards over 8 games.
In their last matchup, the Blue Bombers faced the Lions and fell 35-19. Brady Oliveira was the standout of the game, rushing for 107 yards on 19 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per carry without scoring a touchdown. Tim White was the leading receiver with 51 yards from 5 receptions, averaging 10.2 yards per catch. Dru Brown completed 18 of 21 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown, finishing the game without an interception.
On the scoring front, the Blue Bombers are ranked 7th in the league, averaging 25.5 points per game. They have accumulated a total of 2,042 passing yards this season, averaging 255.2 passing yards per game, which also places them 7th in the league. Their rushing attack averages 98.9 yards per game, amassing 791 yards overall. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers average 354.1 yards per game, ranking them 7th in the CFL.
Defensively, the Bombers have conceded 1,129 rushing yards this season (141.1 per game) along with 13 rushing touchdowns. They surrender an average of 30.4 points per game, currently ranking 6th in the CFL with a total of 243 points allowed this season. In terms of passing yards, they’ve given up 250.5 yards per game with 13 touchdowns allowed, ranking them 1st in the league for that statistic.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s CFL showdown?
Expert Pick: Back Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-6.5)
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