Game Details
Date/Location: Thursday, August 14 / Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Kickoff Time: 8:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM PT
Channel: TSN, RDS, CFL+
Odds
Spread: Winnipeg Blue Bombers -4 (-110), Ottawa Redblacks +4 (-110)
Moneyline: Ottawa Redblacks (+165), Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-185)
Over/Under: 52 (Over -110, Under -110)
Overview
The Ottawa REDBLACKS are riding a two-game winning streak as they travel to Winnipeg to face the Blue Bombers on Thursday night. Ottawa is coming off an impressive 46-42 victory over Toronto in Week 10, marking the third-largest comeback in franchise history with a 21-point deficit overcome. The REDBLACKS sit at 3-6 in the East Division, while Winnipeg enters at 4-4 after surrendering a 17-point lead in a disappointing 28-27 loss to Calgary.
Key Players
Dru Brown (QB) – Set a career-high with five touchdown passes last week, completing 140 of 188 attempts for 1,676 yards and 12 TDs with just four interceptions this season
Eugene Lewis (WR) – Leading receiver with 41 catches for 596 yards and four touchdowns on 67 targets
Justin Hardy (WR) – Has 44 catches for 529 yards and five TDs, trailing Jock Climie by just 106 yards for ninth on Ottawa’s all-time receiving list
William Stanback (RB) – Anchoring the ground game with 79 carries for 384 yards and two touchdowns
Kalil Pimpleton (WR) – Reliable slot option with 32 catches for 329 yards
Keys to the Game
Establish the running game with William Stanback – Ottawa averages 96.6 rushing yards per game and will test Winnipeg’s strong run defense
Continue Dru Brown’s hot streak – The quarterback has seven TDs to one interception over his last two games
Contain Brady Oliveira – The Winnipeg running back recorded 168 yards from scrimmage on 21 touches last week and poses a dual threat
Injury Report
Depth Chart
Score Predictions
Ottawa Redblacks 24 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28
