The Ottawa REDBLACKS will look to rebound after a disappointing performance in Week 3 vs the Montréal Alouettes when they host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday.
Quick Passes
Defensive Back Sherrod Baltimore will make his 2024 debut. He is starting at Corner, replacing Money Hunter who is inactive due to a shoulder injury. Baltimore has appeared in 70 games, including 55 starts, and has registered 150 Tackles, 21 Knockdowns and 4 INTs in 6 games (2017-2023).
Canadian Receiver Keaton Bruggeling will suit up after being a healthy scratch during Ottawa first two games. The 25 year old has 60 yards, 6 receptions and 1 TD across 18 Games Played through his first 2 seasons in the CFL.
Ottawa REDBLACKS look for their first Regular Season win vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats since October 22nd 2018. Tiger-Cats have won the last 10 Regular Season Games.
3 Keys to Success
Offensive Line will need to dominate.
Ottawa REDBLACKS offense ability will be determined by how effective the Offensive Line can be. Hamilton defense has gotten 7 sacks through their first 3 games but has given up an average of 83.3 Rushing yard per game and average of 286.7 passing yards per game.
Zack Pelehos is getting his second straight start at Right Tackle will go against American Defensive Ends Nick Usher and Brandon Barlow, This will be the match up to watch, If Pelehos can win those match ups one on one, it will allow for more creative play calling from Condell.
Establishing The Run
Ryquell Armstead has been productive so far this season, averaging 5.5 yard per carry, establishing the run early against a team that has averaged 4.4 yards against per rushing attempt, Armstead will play a key part of keeping the offense on the field.
Ottawa cannot justify only calling 11 running plays, Hamilton is not a strong Run Defence team and attacking it will allow for more favourable passing situations.
Avoid The Big Play
Ottawa’s overall play on defense wasn’t bad vs Montréal but there inability to stop the big play is what burned them. Out of the 394 Passing yards given up, only 108 yards were Yards After Catch. lining up across from Tim White and Shemar Bridges, REDBLACKS Secondary will need need to keep things in front of them and limit the amount of 20+ yard completions.
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The Ottawa REDBLACKS are -1.5 Point Favourites. They sit at -120 on the Money Line
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Ottawa REDBLACKS Alternate Spread -2.5 (+105)
Ottawa REDBLACKS Over 25.5 Total Points (-115)
Under 50.5 Alternate Point Total (+105)
3 Leg Parlay +600
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