It's been another exciting
week in the CFL. Two of the three rivalry rematches from last week finished
with the result reversed while the Redblacks became the first team from Ottawa
to win in Vancouver for 25 years.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 35 - 27
Toronto Argonauts
The Tiger-Cats completed their three game season sweep over Toronto on Friday night and established a clear two game lead in the East Division. The game was a lot closer than the two previous meetings of the Southern Ontario rivals. This time the Argos found a way to match up in most departments. Trevor Harris passed for 257 yards and two touchdowns, Zach Collaros threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns, Toronto had 96 rushing yards and two TDs, Hamilton had 106 yards and one TD. The difference was perhaps down to penalties. Hamilton were never behind in the game and established their lead in the second quarter while the Argonauts were giving away field position by drawing flags. The game stayed close enough for one of Toronto's habitual late come backs but the Ticats held firm and a last play attempt by Harris to keep the game alive by throwing the ball into the end zone was batted away.
The result has given Hamilton a two game lead at the top of the East Division.
Highlights
The Tiger-Cats completed their three game season sweep over Toronto on Friday night and established a clear two game lead in the East Division. The game was a lot closer than the two previous meetings of the Southern Ontario rivals. This time the Argos found a way to match up in most departments. Trevor Harris passed for 257 yards and two touchdowns, Zach Collaros threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns, Toronto had 96 rushing yards and two TDs, Hamilton had 106 yards and one TD. The difference was perhaps down to penalties. Hamilton were never behind in the game and established their lead in the second quarter while the Argonauts were giving away field position by drawing flags. The game stayed close enough for one of Toronto's habitual late come backs but the Ticats held firm and a last play attempt by Harris to keep the game alive by throwing the ball into the end zone was batted away.
The result has given Hamilton a two game lead at the top of the East Division.
Highlights
Saskatchewan Roughriders 7
- 22 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Fortunes were reversed from the previous week as the Bombers found some form and overcame Saskatchewan in the Banjo Bowl game at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg. The Riders had plenty chances in the first half as Winnipeg turned the ball over five times but they only managed to take advantage once as Brett Smith connected with Rob Bagg in the end zone. This came after they'd taken over the ball on the Bombers 26 yard line. In the second half it was all Winnipeg, led by their two recent signings, running back Chevon Walker and Matt Nichols at quarterback. Nichols connected with Julian Feoli-Gudino who fought his way ahead to score from 38 yards at the third quarter ended. Then in the fourth, as the constant Winnipeg pressure was getting to Riders QB Brett Smith, linebacker Khalil Bass grabbed an interception and ran it in from 59 yards out. Having a confident Nichols at quarterback brought a big boost to the Bombers as they snapped a four game losing streak. If they can keep up this up then they'll be back in the play-off race.
Highlights
Fortunes were reversed from the previous week as the Bombers found some form and overcame Saskatchewan in the Banjo Bowl game at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg. The Riders had plenty chances in the first half as Winnipeg turned the ball over five times but they only managed to take advantage once as Brett Smith connected with Rob Bagg in the end zone. This came after they'd taken over the ball on the Bombers 26 yard line. In the second half it was all Winnipeg, led by their two recent signings, running back Chevon Walker and Matt Nichols at quarterback. Nichols connected with Julian Feoli-Gudino who fought his way ahead to score from 38 yards at the third quarter ended. Then in the fourth, as the constant Winnipeg pressure was getting to Riders QB Brett Smith, linebacker Khalil Bass grabbed an interception and ran it in from 59 yards out. Having a confident Nichols at quarterback brought a big boost to the Bombers as they snapped a four game losing streak. If they can keep up this up then they'll be back in the play-off race.
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Calgary Stampeders 16 - 27
Edmonton Eskimos
Fortunes were reversed at Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, on Saturday night too as the Eskimos put an end to a 12 game losing streak to Calgary and got themselves back to one game off the top of the West Division. A change at quarterback was key here too as Mike Reilly made his first start for Edmonton since he was injured in week 1. On a night of foul weather Reilly completed 22 of 40 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns, two to Adarius Bowman and one to Kenny Stafford. Both these receivers made over 100 yards on the night as did running back Shakir Bell. For the Stampeders Eric Rogers made a couple of spectacular catches, one of them involved trapping the ball between his knees, but they couldn't make the breaks to stay with Edmonton on the night.
Highlights
Fortunes were reversed at Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, on Saturday night too as the Eskimos put an end to a 12 game losing streak to Calgary and got themselves back to one game off the top of the West Division. A change at quarterback was key here too as Mike Reilly made his first start for Edmonton since he was injured in week 1. On a night of foul weather Reilly completed 22 of 40 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns, two to Adarius Bowman and one to Kenny Stafford. Both these receivers made over 100 yards on the night as did running back Shakir Bell. For the Stampeders Eric Rogers made a couple of spectacular catches, one of them involved trapping the ball between his knees, but they couldn't make the breaks to stay with Edmonton on the night.
Highlights
Ottawa Redblacks 31 - 18 BC
Lions
The Redblacks proved they're capable of winning away from home as they comfortably defeated the Lions in BC Place on Sunday night. BC, without Travis Lulay at quarterback, struggled to generate any offence all night and it was remarkable that they actually led by 18-14 at half time. There were two reasons for this. Firstly, Henry Burris still doesn't seem able to throw touchdown passes, the Redblacks had to settle for field goals on five occasions, and secondly the remarkable kick and punt returning of BC's Chris Rainey. Twice he gave his team red zone possession which they converted to touchdowns, his best was a run of 98 yards which was only stopped at the one yard line. Ottawa dominated through the second half with their no huddle offence though and pulled away to a well deserved win thanks to two rushing touchdowns by Jeremiah Johnson.
These are concerning times for BC. With Travis Lulay out for 3 to 6 weeks his back up, John Beck, was ineffective while their running game produced only nine yards for the whole game. Five of those were Beck's.
Highlights
The Redblacks proved they're capable of winning away from home as they comfortably defeated the Lions in BC Place on Sunday night. BC, without Travis Lulay at quarterback, struggled to generate any offence all night and it was remarkable that they actually led by 18-14 at half time. There were two reasons for this. Firstly, Henry Burris still doesn't seem able to throw touchdown passes, the Redblacks had to settle for field goals on five occasions, and secondly the remarkable kick and punt returning of BC's Chris Rainey. Twice he gave his team red zone possession which they converted to touchdowns, his best was a run of 98 yards which was only stopped at the one yard line. Ottawa dominated through the second half with their no huddle offence though and pulled away to a well deserved win thanks to two rushing touchdowns by Jeremiah Johnson.
These are concerning times for BC. With Travis Lulay out for 3 to 6 weeks his back up, John Beck, was ineffective while their running game produced only nine yards for the whole game. Five of those were Beck's.
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