{"id":775865,"date":"2026-07-02T16:54:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/775865\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T16:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:54:09","slug":"cfl-ca-game-notes-what-are-the-numbers-saying-ahead-of-fanduel-canada-day-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/775865\/","title":{"rendered":"CFL.ca Game Notes: What are the numbers saying ahead of FanDuel Canada Day Weekend?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">TORONTO \u2014 FanDuel Canada Day Weekend is finally here and with it CFL.ca\u2019s Game Notes, full of information about players and this week\u2019s matchups, including:<\/p>\n<p>In his first three CFL games, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyler-kahmann\/169355\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyler Kahmann\">Tyler Kahmann<\/a> has 15 catches for 237 yards and four touchdowns.<br \/>\nVernon Adams Jr. has not thrown an interception in his last 145 attempts. He is a career 4-5 against the Argos.<br \/>\nBC last started 0-4 in 2011; the team went on to win its most recent Grey Cup.<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> is a career 10-4 against Ottawa. Last week, he recorded the 11th 400-yard+ game.<br \/>\n<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>\u2019s 87th career game will be his first against Hamilton, where he spent five seasons, finishing Top-10 on the Ticats\u2019 all-time list with 5,488 yards, as well as 383 receptions, 33 TDs and 18 games with 100+ yards.<\/p>\n<p>Check out all CFL.ca\u2019s Game Notes for Canada Day Weekend below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2931087 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Fanduel_CDW_Logo-800x735.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"139\"  \/>FANDUEL CANADA DAY WEEKEND<br \/>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/06\/30\/weekly-predictor-who-wins-on-fanduel-canada-day-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/06\/30\/weekly-predictor-who-wins-on-fanduel-canada-day-weekend\/\" aria-label=\"Weekly Predictor: Who wins on FanDuel Canada Day Weekend - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Weekly Predictor: Who wins on FanDuel Canada Day Weekend<\/a><br \/>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/06\/30\/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-fanduel-canada-day-weekend-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/06\/30\/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-fanduel-canada-day-weekend-picks\/\" aria-label=\"Prediction Time: Who wins on FanDuel Canada Day Weekend? - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Prediction Time: Who wins on FanDuel Canada Day Weekend?<\/a><br \/>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/06\/30\/amsoil-power-rankings-change-at-the-top\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/06\/30\/amsoil-power-rankings-change-at-the-top\/\" aria-label=\"AMSOIL Power Rankings: Change at the top - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->AMSOIL Power Rankings: Change at the top<\/a><br \/>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/06\/30\/4-storylines-to-watch-on-fanduel-canada-day-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">4 storylines to watch on FanDuel Canada Day Weekend<\/a><br \/>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Sign up and watch CFL games on CFL+ in the U.S. and Internationally - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/plus\" data-uw-original->Sign up and watch CFL games on CFL+ in the U.S. and Internationally<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Game Notes<\/p>\n<p>Toronto at Calgary<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/static.cfl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-CFL-Gm-Notes-24-Cgy-vs-Tor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saskatchewan at Ottawa<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/static.cfl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-CFL-Gm-Notes-25-Ott-vs-Ssk.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Edmonton at BC<br \/>\nComing Soon<\/p>\n<p>Winnipeg at Hamilton<br \/>\nComing Soon<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">BO KNOWS FOOTBALL<\/p>\n<p>In his past two games, <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> has accumulated:<\/p>\n<p>34 completions on 42 attempts (80.9 per cent)<br \/>\n572 passing yards<br \/>\n8 TDs to 0 Ints<br \/>\nSix 30-yard+ completions<br \/>\nPerfect QB efficiency ratings of 158.3<\/p>\n<p>He is the eighth pivot (minimum 15 pass attempts) with back-to-back perfect ratings, joining:<\/p>\n<p><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> | 2013<br \/>\nAnthony Calvillo | 2003<br \/>\nRicky Foggie | 1990<br \/>\nWarren Moon | 1981-82<br \/>\nRon Lancaster | 1966<br \/>\nRuss Jackon | 1963<br \/>\nGlen Dobbs | 1951<\/p>\n<p>Only one QB has notched three consecutive games with perfect ratings \u2013 Warren Moon<\/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 in regulation are averaging 150 plays \u2013 eight more plays compared to last year and the highest mark since 2018<br \/>\n10-of-14 (71.4 per cent) games have featured comeback wins<br \/>\nAverage margin of victory: 6.8<br \/>\nRoad teams are 9-5<br \/>\nQBs have passed for 55 TDs to only 16 INTs (3.44:1)<br \/>\nThree of the Top-5 receivers are Canadian<br \/>\nBig plays are up 14 per cent<br \/>\n25 per cent of possessions have resulted in a touchdown \u2013 the highest mark on record<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">TOR (2-1) at CGY (1-2)<\/p>\n<p>Toronto leads the CFL in points per game (38.0); Calgary is second (35.3).<br \/>\nCalgary is second in rushing yards per game (125.0), while the Argos allows the fewest per game (58.7).<br \/>\nToronto is 0-4 in Calgary since 2022.<br \/>\nThrough three games, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/chad-kelly\/161801\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Chad Kelly\">Chad Kelly<\/a> is averaging 397 yards per game with a league-leading nine TD passes.<br \/>\nIn his first three CFL games, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyler-kahmann\/169355\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyler Kahmann\">Tyler Kahmann<\/a> has 15 catches for 237 yards and four touchdowns.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/?post_type=player&amp;p=888486164350\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Janarion Grant\">Janarion Grant<\/a> scored his 11thcareer punt return TD last week to move into a second place tie with Earl Winfield on the all-time list.<br \/>\nCam Judge needs four defensive tackles to reach 450 in his career<br \/>\nSecond annual Stampede Bowl; Calgary defeated Winnipeg last year.<br \/>\nCalgary is tied for the league lead with seven sacks, led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/clarence-hicks\/166717\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Clarence Hicks\">Clarence Hicks<\/a> (three).<br \/>\nVernon Adams Jr. has not thrown an interception in his last 145 attempts. He is a career 4-5 against the Argos.<br \/>\nTyreik McAllister has two return touchdowns this season, including last week\u2019s 90-yard punt return major.<br \/>\nLast week, Jude McAtamney\u2019s 57-yard field goal was the longest this season and one yard shy of the team record set by Mark McLoughlin.<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">SSK (2-1) at OTT (0-3)<\/p>\n<p>The Riders own the best net offense (472.7 yards per game), while Ottawa has allowed the most net offence (441.3 yards per game).<br \/>\nSaskatchewan swept the season series in 2025<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> is a career 10-4 against Ottawa. Last week, he recorded the 11th 400-yard+ game.<br \/>\nLast week, Keesean Johnson notched his second 100-yard+ game of the season. He has scored a major in two straight.<br \/>\nKian Schafer-Baker is three catches shy of 250 in his career.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/jake-maier\/164480\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Jake Maier\">Jake Maier<\/a> is 5-2 versus Saskatchewan in his career.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/kalil-pimpleton\/166522\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Kalil Pimpleton\">Kalil Pimpleton<\/a> recorded 338 combined yards last week highlighted, by a 94-yard kickoff return TD.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/a-j-allen\/165760\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"A.J. Allen\">A.J. Allen<\/a> will play his first game against his former team. He has 13 tackles this season.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/nyles-morgan\/166347\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Nyles Morgan\">Nyles Morgan<\/a> leads the league with 26 defensive tackles; he has 19 in his past 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> needs 44 receiving yards to become the seventh Ottawa player to reach 4,000.<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">EDM (3-0) at BC (0-3)<\/p>\n<p>Edmonton leads the league with an average of 148 rushing yards per game, while BC allows an average of 71.7.<br \/>\nThe Elks last started 4-0 in 2017, when they began 7-0.<br \/>\nEdmonton leads the league in turnover ratio (+6) and sits tied for first in forced turnovers (10).<br \/>\nJustin Rankin joins Ronald Williams (2001), Skip Walker (1983) and Kory Sheets (2013) with at least three 100-rushing yard+ games to start a season. Sheets extended the streak to six games.<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> has 100 TD passes and 49 rushing majors; eight players have at least 100 and 50. He is a career 6-7 against BC.<br \/>\nBC last started 0-4 in 2011; the team went on to win its most recent Grey Cup.<br \/>\nSince 2024, the Lions are 4-1 against the Elks.<br \/>\nBC has held opponents to a league-low 3.6 yards per rush.<br \/>\n<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> has not lost four consecutive starts in his career; he is 6-0 against the Elks. He is tied for the league lead with 35 completions between 10-19 yards.<br \/>\nLast week, Keon Hatcher Sr. (5,005) had nine catches for 162 receiving yards to become the 12th Lion to reach 5,000+. Matt Clark is 11th on the team\u2019s all-time list with 5,072.<br \/>\nJermaine Jackson set new career highs last week with six receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">WPG (1-2) at HAM (2-1)<\/p>\n<p>Week 2: <a title=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprezlymail.com%2Fc%2Ff51818c6-3c86-416c-926d-1e661de0ce3f%2F9a37e5a5%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.cfl.ca%252Fgames%252F6594%252Fwinnipeg-blue%252520bombers-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats%252F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjferraz%40cfl.ca%7C5f5d14c8999243019ae208ded7925068%7C5663987f0fe34b4b9bf6d34212cdb8c0%7C1%7C0%7C639185220656722572%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=j%2BG0x9Z2B1a7s6eGYML%2Fthobbalul3KOtW54RGxG3Tw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprezlymail.com%2Fc%2Ff51818c6-3c86-416c-926d-1e661de0ce3f%2F9a37e5a5%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.cfl.ca%252Fgames%252F6594%252Fwinnipeg-blue%252520bombers-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats%252F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjferraz%40cfl.ca%7C5f5d14c8999243019ae208ded7925068%7C5663987f0fe34b4b9bf6d34212cdb8c0%7C1%7C0%7C639185220656722572%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=j%2BG0x9Z2B1a7s6eGYML%2Fthobbalul3KOtW54RGxG3Tw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(177, 23, 52)\">HAM 37 \u2013 WPG 27<\/a><br \/>\nWinnipeg owns the top-ranked pass defence (264.3 yards per game), while allowing the most rush yards (154.3 yards per game).<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 a career 6-5 against the Ticats. In their first meeting this season, he passed for 421 yards. He needs seven passing yards to surpass Khari Jones (20,175) for second on the Bombers\u2019 all-time list.<br \/>\n<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>\u2019s 87th career game will be his first against Hamilton, where he spent five seasons, finishing Top-10 on the Ticats\u2019 all-time list with 5,488 yards, as well as 383 receptions, 33 TDs and 18 games with 100+ yards.<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> is 59 receiving yards away from passing Perry Tuttle (6,543) for 11th on the Bombers all-time list.<br \/>\nHamilton has won six of the teams\u2019 last seven matchups at home.<br \/>\nHamilton is tied for the fewest penalties (4.7 per game) and the fewest Big plays allowed (5).<br \/>\nSince 2018, Ticats are 14-5 off a bye.<br \/>\nMitchell is 14-9 against Winnipeg. This season, he is 12-for-12 in red-zone passing with four TDs. He is currently tied with <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> for sixth all-time in wins (112). He also needs 20 passing yards to overtake Joe Zuger for sixth on Hamilton\u2019s all-time list.<br \/>\nKiondr\u00e9 Smith needs four receptions for 250 in his career.<br \/>\nGlobal tight end Maximillian Mang has six catches with three going for TDs.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/braxton-hill\/168987\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Braxton Hill\">Braxton Hill<\/a> notched a career-high 10 defensive tackles in Hamilton\u2019s last game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TORONTO \u2014 FanDuel Canada Day Weekend is finally here and with it CFL.ca\u2019s Game Notes, full of information&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":775866,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[437],"tags":[49,48,521,522,520,82],"class_list":["post-775865","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\/775865","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=775865"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/775865\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/775866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=775865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=775865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=775865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}