• Bo Levi Mitchell throws for 299 yards and 2 TDs in impressive performance • Hamilton’s defense forces 3 interceptions, including a pick-six • Tiger-Cats improve to 5-9 on the season, keeping playoff hopes alive
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
HAM
10
11
8
8
0
37
Win
OTT
3
3
0
15
0
21
Loss
Game Recap: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats put on a show for their home crowd, decisively defeating the Ottawa Redblacks 37-21 at Tim Hortons Field. Bo Levi Mitchell led the charge for Hamilton, throwing for 299 yards and 2 touchdowns, while the Ticats’ defense came up big with 3 interceptions. With the win, Hamilton improves to 5-9 on the season, while Ottawa falls to 8-5.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Hamilton vs Ottawa.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Performance:
The Tiger-Cats dominated on both sides of the ball, with the offense moving efficiently under Mitchell’s leadership and the defense creating turnovers and limiting Ottawa’s opportunities.
Top Offensive Players: • Bo Levi Mitchell: QB – 20/27, 299 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT • Steven Dunbar Jr.: WR – 8 receptions, 151 yards, 1 TD • Greg Bell: RB – 15 rushes, 99 yards, 1 TD • Ante Milanovic-litre: RB – 10 rushes, 36 yards, 1 receiving TD • Shemar Bridges: WR – 5 receptions, 55 yards
The Redblacks struggled to find consistency on offense, with turnovers proving costly. Their defense had difficulty containing Hamilton’s passing attack.
Top Defensive Players: • Alonzo Addae: DB – 8 tackles • Davion Taylor: LB – 5 tackles • Damon Webb: DB – 4 tackles • Deandre Lamont: DB – 4 tackles • Brandin Dandridge: DB – 1 tackle, 1 interception
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ victory keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the East Division. Currently, the Montreal Alouettes lead the division with a 10-2 record, followed by the Ottawa Redblacks at 8-5, the Toronto Argonauts at 7-6, and Hamilton at 5-9. In the West, the BC Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers are tied at 7-7, leading a tight divisional race.
This win was crucial for Hamilton’s postseason aspirations, as they look to make a late-season push. The Tiger-Cats’ offense seems to be finding its rhythm at the right time, while their defense continues to create turnovers and disrupt opposing offenses. For Ottawa, this loss is a setback in their quest to secure a home playoff game, and they’ll need to regroup quickly to maintain their position in the standings.
Can the Tiger-Cats build on this momentum and make a serious playoff push? Will the Redblacks bounce back from this disappointing performance in their next game? What are your thoughts on this game?
Mark Perry is the founder and editor of CFL News Hub. A dedicated and experienced football analyst, he has been providing comprehensive coverage of the sport since 2018.
