The Calgary Stampeders (4-5) will aim to protect their perfect home record when they host the Ottawa Redblacks (5-2-1) on Thursday night to kick off Week 11 CFL action. McMahon Stadium has been a fortress for the Stamps this season, as they've gone 4-0 in front of their home crowd. However, they'll face a stiff test from an Ottawa team riding a four-game unbeaten streak.
Game Details:
- Date/Location: Thursday, August 15 / McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta
- Kickoff Time: 9:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM MT
- TV: TSN (Canada), CFL+ (USA)
Odds:
- Spread: Calgary -3 (-110), Ottawa +3 (-110)
- Moneyline: Calgary -150, Ottawa +130
- Over/Under: 49 points (Over -110, Under -110)
Calgary Stampeders Overview:
The Stampeders enter Week 11 looking to bounce back from a 39-25 road loss to the Toronto Argonauts. At 4-5, Calgary sits third in the West Division and will be hungry to climb back to .500. While their overall record is middling, the Stamps have been unbeatable at home, going 4-0 at McMahon Stadium this season.
Key Players:
1. Jake Maier (QB)
- 2,355 passing yards, 14 TDs, 7 INTs
- Coming off a 373-yard performance vs Toronto
- Leads all QBs with 11 red zone touchdowns
2. Reggie Begelton (WR)
- 46 catches, 477 yards, 3 TDs
- Needs 78 yards to reach 5,000 career receiving yards
- Had a season-high 104 yards last week
3. Marken Michel (WR)
- 40 receptions, 434 yards, 4 TDs
- Team leader in receiving touchdowns
4. Demerio Houston (DB)
- 4 interceptions this season (13 career)
- 2 INTs in last two games
Keys to the Game:
1. Protect Home Turf
- Calgary is 4-0 at McMahon Stadium this season
- Must maintain home field advantage
2. Establish the Run
- Hill and Peyton Logan provide a solid 1-2 punch
- Open up play-action opportunities for Maier
3. Contain Jeremiah Masoli
- Ottawa QB making first start of the season
- Pressure and confuse the veteran signal-caller
4. Win the Turnover Battle
- Calgary's defense has been opportunistic
- Avoid costly mistakes on offense
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Score Prediction:
Calgary Stampeders 27, Ottawa Redblacks 24
The Stampeders' perfect home record will be put to the test against a surging Ottawa squad. While the Redblacks have been impressive lately, Calgary's home field advantage and offensive firepower should be enough to secure a narrow victory. Expect a closely contested battle that could come down to the wire, with the Stamps making just enough plays to emerge victorious.