{"id":69259,"date":"2025-08-14T14:57:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/69259\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:57:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:57:06","slug":"game-notes-what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-week-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/69259\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Notes: What you need to know ahead of Week 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TORONTO \u2014 Week 11 is here and that means Game Notes is back with plenty of information about this week\u2019s matchups, including:<\/p>\n<p>Games have averaged 53.9 points this season \u2013 the highest mark since 2008<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/dru-brown\/164252\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Dru Brown\">Dru Brown<\/a> set a new career-high with five TD passes last week. He has seven TDs to one interception in his last two games.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a> has completed 70+ per cent of his passes in 11 straight games \u2013 a CFL record.<br \/>\nKiondr\u00e9 Smith has four touchdowns in his past three games, including at least one in each.<br \/>\nHamilton features three of the Top-10 in receiving yards: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/kenny-lawler\/163693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Kenny Lawler\">Kenny Lawler<\/a> (third \u2013 783), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tim-white\/165279\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tim White\">Tim White<\/a> (fifth \u2013 596), and Smith (ninth \u2013 549).<\/p>\n<p>Check out all CFL.ca\u2019s Game Notes for Week 11 below:<\/p>\n<p>RELATED<br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"\/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gamezone.cfl.ca\/pickem?&amp;utm_source=editorial&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=pickem_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/gamezone.cfl.ca\/pickem?&amp;utm_source=editorial&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=pickem_2025\" aria-label=\"Play Pick \u2018Em presented by Old Dutch now - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Play CFL Pick \u2018Em presented by Old Dutch now!<\/a><br \/>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/08\/13\/4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">4 storylines to watch in Week 11<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/08\/12\/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-11-picks-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/08\/12\/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-11-picks-4\/\" aria-label=\"Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers\u2019 Week 11 picks - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers\u2019 Week 11 picks<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/08\/12\/weekly-predictor-who-wins-in-week-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/08\/12\/weekly-predictor-who-wins-in-week-11\/\" aria-label=\"Weekly Predictor: Who wins in Week 11? - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Weekly Predictor: Who wins in Week 11?<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Subscribe to the CFL\u2019s official YouTube channel - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Subscribe to the CFL\u2019s official YouTube channel<\/a><br role=\"presentation\"\/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Subscribe to the CFL\u2019s newsletter for exclusive offers and league updates - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/newsletter\/\" data-uw-original->Subscribe to the CFL\u2019s newsletter for exclusive offers and league updates<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">WEEK 10\/10<\/p>\n<p>This past week featured:<\/p>\n<p>Four games decided in the final three minutes<br \/>\nFour comeback wins from 8+ points down, including three from 12+<br \/>\nWinning points being scored with a combined 56 seconds remaining<br \/>\nTwo walk-off wins<br \/>\nAn average of 67 points per game<br \/>\n28 total TDs<br \/>\n43 per cent of drives resulting in a TD or FG<br \/>\n18 lead changes<br \/>\nA league-wide passer rating 120.8<br \/>\n19 TD passes to three INTs<br \/>\n23 Big Plays<br \/>\nFour return TDs<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">QUICK SLANTS <\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">LEAGUE-WIDE<\/p>\n<p>Games have averaged 53.9 points this season \u2013 the highest mark since 2008<br \/>\nWeeks 1-7: 21 lead changes in 27 games (0.8 per game). Weeks 8-10: 29 lead changes in 12 games (2.8).<br \/>\nThere have been nine return TDs in the past two weeks.<br \/>\nPossible milestone game(s):<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">OTT (3-6) AT WPG (4-4)<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa is looking to extend its winning streak to three games<br \/>\nThe REDBLACKS\u2019 21-point comeback victory last week was the third largest in Ottawa history.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/dru-brown\/164252\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Dru Brown\">Dru Brown<\/a> set a new career-high with five TD passes last week. He has seven TDs to one interception in his last two games.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/justin-hardy\/166421\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Justin Hardy\">Justin Hardy<\/a> has four TDs in the last four games. At 3,297 receiving yards, he trails Jock Climie (3,403) by 106 for ninth on Ottawa\u2019s all-time list.<br \/>\nWinnipeg has not lost to Ottawa at home since August 17, 2018.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/zach-collaros\/155276\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Zach Collaros\">Zach Collaros<\/a> is below .500 against one team: Ottawa (4-5).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/brady-oliveira\/164872\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Brady Oliveira\">Brady Oliveira<\/a> recorded 168 yards from scrimmage on 21 touches last week.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/willie-jefferson\/159631\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Willie Jefferson\">Willie Jefferson<\/a> has seven pass knockdowns in his past three games.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/sergio-castillo\/161331000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Sergio Castillo\">Sergio Castillo<\/a>\u2019s 63-yard field goal last week set a career-high and it matched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/paul-mccallum-2\/8002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Paul McCallum\">Paul McCallum<\/a>\u2019s CFL record set in 2001.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/nic-demski\/161498\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Nic Demski\">Nic Demski<\/a> needs 40 yards to pass Jeff Boyd (5,110) for ninth on Winnipeg\u2019s all-time receiving list.<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">TOR (2-7) AT EDM (2-6)<\/p>\n<p>Toronto has won four of the team\u2019s last five meetings.<br \/>\nThe Argonauts have scored 31+ points in each of their last three games and in 5-of-9 games this season; their record when doing so is 1-4.<br \/>\nToronto has allowed a league-high 11 big plays on special teams \u2013 five more than the next team; four have been return TDs.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/nick-arbuckle\/162088\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Nick Arbuckle\">Nick Arbuckle<\/a> is 2-0 vs. Edmonton in his career. In his last three games, he has recorded at least 300 passing yards, while totaling seven TDs. In the red zone this season, he is 25-of-31 passing for 206 yards and 11 majors.<br \/>\nToronto is tied for the second most sacks (22); Edmonton has yielded the most (27).<br \/>\nEdmonton is second in the league with an average of 5.2 yards per rush.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/cody-fajardo\/160140\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Cody Fajardo\">Cody Fajardo<\/a> is a career 4-6 against Toronto. Last week, the 12th fourth quarter game-winning drive of his career completed a 12-point comeback.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/javon-leake\/165888\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Javon Leake\">Javon Leake<\/a>, a former Argonaut, leads the CFL with four big punt returns this season. He averages 14.6 yards per punt.<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">HAM (6-3) AT SSK (7-1)<\/p>\n<p>Week 2: <a title=\"https:\/\/prezlymail.com\/c\/31693340-1893-489c-8e4b-e222fc731125\/b8e6d086\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfl.ca%2F2025%2F06%2F14%2Frecap-saskatchewan-28-hamilton-23%2F\" href=\"https:\/\/prezlymail.com\/c\/31693340-1893-489c-8e4b-e222fc731125\/b8e6d086\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfl.ca%2F2025%2F06%2F14%2Frecap-saskatchewan-28-hamilton-23%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(177, 23, 52)\">SSK 28 \u2013 HAM 23<\/a><br \/>\nThe game will feature the league\u2019s most potent offences:<\/p>\n<p>Offensive points per game: HAM 28.8 | SSK 26.9<br \/>\nNet offence per game: SSK 398.0 | HAM 385.4<br \/>\nPass efficiency: SSK 117.3 | HAM 112.5<br \/>\nSecond down conversion percentage: SSK 50.9 | HAM 50.7<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton leads the league with 75 per cent of red zone trips resulting in TDs.<br \/>\nHamilton is tied for the fewest sacks allowed (nine).<br \/>\nHamilton features three of the Top-10 in receiving yards: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/kenny-lawler\/163693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Kenny Lawler\">Kenny Lawler<\/a> (third \u2013 783), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tim-white\/165279\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tim White\">Tim White<\/a> (fifth \u2013 596), and Smith (ninth \u2013 549).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/bo-levi-mitchell\/158222\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Bo Levi Mitchell\">Bo Levi Mitchell<\/a> is 9-3-2 in head-to-head matchups with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a>.<br \/>\nAt his current pace, Mitchell\u2019s TD:INT ratio of 21:3 (7:1) would be good for No. 2 all-time, trailing only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/ricky-ray\/80458\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Ricky Ray\">Ricky Ray<\/a>\u2019s 21:2 (10.5:1) single-season record (minimum 250 attempts) set in 2013.<br \/>\nKiondr\u00e9 Smith has four touchdowns in his past three games, including at least one in each.<br \/>\nIn 2024, the Roughriders swept the teams\u2019 season series.<br \/>\nSaskatchewan is 2-2 following a bye week since 2024.<br \/>\nIn their last game (Week 9), the Roughriders won by 28 points \u2013 the team\u2019s largest road victory since 2009.<br \/>\nThe Roughriders lead the league in big plays-for (29) and fewest allowed (15).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a> has completed 70+ per cent of his passes in 11 straight games \u2013 a CFL record.<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">MTL (5-4) AT BC (4-5)<\/p>\n<p>Week 5: <a title=\"https:\/\/prezlymail.com\/c\/31693340-1893-489c-8e4b-e222fc731125\/b46d1ab5\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfl.ca%2F2025%2F07%2F05%2Frecap-bc-21-montreal-20%2F\" href=\"https:\/\/prezlymail.com\/c\/31693340-1893-489c-8e4b-e222fc731125\/b46d1ab5\/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfl.ca%2F2025%2F07%2F05%2Frecap-bc-21-montreal-20%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(177, 23, 52)\">BC 21 \u2013 MTL 20<\/a><br \/>\nThe Alouettes are 9-32-1 all-time in Vancouver, with their last victory coming on Aug. 20, 2015, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/rakeem-cato\/159395\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Rakeem Cato\">Rakeem Cato<\/a> under centre.<br \/>\nFour of Montreal\u2019s last five games have been decided by two points or less.<br \/>\nMontreal is 14-for-14 on third-and-short this season.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/caleb-evans\/165860\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Caleb Evans\">Caleb Evans<\/a> is a career 6-10, but he has never started against BC. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/mcleod-bethel-thompson\/158493\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"McLeod Bethel-Thompson\">McLeod Bethel-Thompson<\/a> is 3-5 in his career against BC.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/isaac-adeyemi-berglund\/165728\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund\">Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund<\/a> matched his career-high with three sacks in a game last week, propelling him into the league lead (seven); he sits one back of his personal best of eight, set in 2022.<br \/>\nAlexandre Gagn\u00e9 (75) is two special teams tackles shy of passing Henry Charles for fourth on the Alouettes\u2019 all-time list.<br \/>\nMontreal leads the league in sacks (23); BC has allowed the fewest (nine).<br \/>\nBC has won the teams\u2019 past five matchups.<br \/>\nLast week, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/justin-mcinnis\/164864\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Justin McInnis\">Justin McInnis<\/a> registered eight receptions for 159 yards \u2013 his 10th career 100+ yard game.<br \/>\nBC is the only team without a defensive return touchdown.<br \/>\nLast week, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/nathan-rourke\/165740\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Nathan Rourke\">Nathan Rourke<\/a> (408) registered his fifth 400+ yard passing game \u2013 extending his record for most by a Canadian.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/ayden-eberhardt\/167655\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Ayden Eberhardt\">Ayden Eberhardt<\/a> has 486 receiving yards in nine games, including 283 in his last three; his career-high is 639. He ranks third in yards per catch (20.2) and fourth in big plays (six receptions of 30+ yards).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TORONTO \u2014 Week 11 is here and that means Game Notes is back with plenty of information about&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":69260,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[437],"tags":[49,48,521,522,520,82],"class_list":["post-69259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cfl","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-canadian-football-league","tag-canadianfootballleague","tag-cfl","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69259"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69259\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69260"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}