{"id":791941,"date":"2026-07-10T03:14:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T03:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/791941\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T03:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T03:14:41","slug":"cfl-ca-game-notes-what-are-the-numbers-saying-ahead-of-week-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/791941\/","title":{"rendered":"CFL.ca Game Notes: What are the numbers saying ahead of Week 6?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">TORONTO \u2014 Week 6 is here and with it CFL.ca\u2019s Game Notes, full of information about players and this week\u2019s matchups, including:<\/p>\n<p>Cody Fajardo is 10-1 against Ottawa; Jake Maier is 3-4 versus Edmonton.<br \/>\nVernon Adams Jr. is a career 3-2 against Montreal, where he previously played (2016-17, 2018-22). He has not thrown an interception in his last 170 attempts.<br \/>\nTrevor Harris is a career 11-5 against Hamilton. He sits third with 1,418 passing yards.<br \/>\nZy Alexander has three interceptions in his first two CFL games.<br \/>\nUnder Jason Maas, the Als are 7-2 following a bye.<\/p>\n<p>Check out all CFL.ca\u2019s Game Notes for Week 6 below.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED<br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/07\/08\/4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">4 storylines to watch in Week 6<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/07\/07\/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-6-picks-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers\u2019 Week 6 picks<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/07\/07\/weekly-predictor-who-wins-in-week-6-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Weekly Predictor: Who wins in Week 6?<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/07\/07\/amsoil-power-rankings-new-no-1-and-a-big-climb-for-calgary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">AMSOIL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 and a big climb for Calgary<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/tickets\" aria-label=\"Buy tickets for the 2026 CFL season - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Buy tickets for the 2026 CFL season<\/a><br \/>\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>Game Notes<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa at Edmonton<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/static.cfl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-CFL-Gm-Notes-28-Edm-vs-Ott.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Toronto at Winnipeg<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/static.cfl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-CFL-Gm-Notes-29-Wpg-vs-Tor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Calgary at Montreal<br \/>\nComing Soon<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton at Saskatchewan<br \/>\nComin Soon<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">ALOUETTE FLYIN\u2019 HIGH<\/p>\n<p>Through four games, Tyson Philpot has 587 receiving yards, besting Adarius Bowman\u2019s record of 543 to open the 2016 campaign<br \/>\nPhilpot leads the league in receptions (36), receiving yards (587) and 30-yard+ catches (five); he is tied for the lead in 100-receiving yard+ games (three).<br \/>\nHe is on pace for 162 catches, 2,642 yards and 14 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Receptions record: 160 | Derrell Mitchell | TOR | 1998<br \/>\nCanadian receptions record: 116 | Brad Sinopoli | OTT | 2016<br \/>\nReceiving yards record: 2,036 | Allen Pitts | CGY | 1994<br \/>\nCanadian receiving yards record: 1,662 | Terry Evanshen | CGY | 1967<\/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>Through five weeks, there have been:<\/p>\n<p>Seven non-offensive TDs vs. 18 last year<br \/>\n117 offensive TDs vs. 95 last year<\/p>\n<p>The nine QBs who have started a game this season have a rating of 111 and a 70.5 completion rate<br \/>\n13-of-18 games have featured a comeback victory<br \/>\n65 per cent of drives that include a big play result in a touchdown; 16 per cent of drives that do not result in a major<br \/>\nTeams that make fewer big plays have three wins<br \/>\nThere have been 3.2 sacks per game \u2013 the lowest mark on record<br \/>\nPossible milestone game(s):<\/p>\n<p>100th | Wynton McManis (HAM)<br \/>\n200th | Trevor Harris (SSK)<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">OTT (0-4) at EDM (3-1)<\/p>\n<p>Week 1: <a title=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprezlymail.com%2Fc%2F2ac71e33-af7c-475f-999e-8cbf27ba6702%2F4742b25d%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.cfl.ca%252Fgames%252F6593%252Fottawa-redblacks-vs-edmonton-elks%252F%2523%252Fpreview&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjferraz%40cfl.ca%7C22912e39ba494b7b872d08dedd2333ab%7C5663987f0fe34b4b9bf6d34212cdb8c0%7C1%7C0%7C639191340526857690%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Y%2BOYn9wdNalOhE8MN6TEMlT%2FzWeTUMG7ndqg2Hl3%2BGY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprezlymail.com%2Fc%2F2ac71e33-af7c-475f-999e-8cbf27ba6702%2F4742b25d%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.cfl.ca%252Fgames%252F6593%252Fottawa-redblacks-vs-edmonton-elks%252F%2523%252Fpreview&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjferraz%40cfl.ca%7C22912e39ba494b7b872d08dedd2333ab%7C5663987f0fe34b4b9bf6d34212cdb8c0%7C1%7C0%7C639191340526857690%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Y%2BOYn9wdNalOhE8MN6TEMlT%2FzWeTUMG7ndqg2Hl3%2BGY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(177, 23, 52)\">EDM 29 \u2013 OTT 21<\/a><br \/>\nIn the teams\u2019 first meeting, Justin Rankin had 18 touches for 196 yards from scrimmage and a major.<br \/>\nThe teams have split their past six meetings in Edmonton.<br \/>\nFajardo is 10-1 against Ottawa; Jake Maier is 3-4 versus Edmonton.<br \/>\nOttawa leads the league with five interceptions forced.<br \/>\nIn his last two games, Justin Hardy has 12 receptions for 211 yards (average of 17.6) and a touchdown.<br \/>\nNyles Morgan leads the league in defensive tackles (31) and defensive plays (35).<br \/>\nBrett Lauther is 13-for-13 on field goals.<br \/>\nEdmonton has allowed the second fewest offensive TDs this year (10).<br \/>\nDariel Djabome, the 3rd overall pick in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft, made his first start last week and registered seven tackles and an interception<br \/>\nLast week, Austin Mack had eight receptions for 141 yards and a major. He\u2019s scored a TD in three of four games.<br \/>\nBlanchard is 9-for-9 on field goals.<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">TOR (2-2) at WPG (2-2) <\/p>\n<p>In the teams\u2019 last seven games in Winnipeg, the Bombers are 6-1. They last started 0-3 at Princess Auto Stadium in 2016.<br \/>\nChad Kelly is a career 1-0 against Winnipeg. He is averaging 371 passing yards and three passing TDs per game. He has thrown 47 TD passes in his career.<br \/>\nToronto has allowed the most passing yards per game (384), while Winnipeg allows the most rushing yards per game (131).<br \/>\nIn his past two games, Damonte Coxie has 12 catches for 218 yards.<br \/>\nAndrew Chatfield Jr. has sacks in back-to-back games.<br \/>\nTrey Vaval leads the league with four Big returns (3 punt, 1 kickoff).<br \/>\nJake Ceresna registered his 50th career sack last week; he leads the league with four.<br \/>\nNic Demski is 30 receiving yards away from surpassing Perry Tuttle (6,543) for 11th on the Bombers\u2019 all-time list.<br \/>\nWinnipeg is the only team that has not allowed a Big play return.<br \/>\nBrady Oliveira (5,786) surpassed Jim Washington for fourth on the Bombers all-time rushing yards list. Next up, Willard Reaves (5,923)<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">CGY (2-2) at MTL (3-1)<\/p>\n<p>Montreal has allowed a league-low three sacks; Calgary has made the second most with eight.<br \/>\nThe Stampeders\u2019 58 points last week was the team\u2019s highest total since a 59-point outing on September 29, 2017 \u2013 against Montreal.<br \/>\nLast week, Vernon Adams Jr. became the fifth player to record 400+ passing yards, 6+ touchdowns and no interceptions. He also tied Calgary\u2019s franchise record for most TD passes, equaling Doug Flutie, Dave Dickenson, Jeff Garcia and Peter Liske\u2019s mark of six.<br \/>\nAdams is a career 3-2 against Montreal, where he previously played (2016-17, 2018-22). He has not thrown an interception in his last 170 attempts.<br \/>\nLast week, Jalen Philpot had Dejon Brissett each had two touchdowns; it was Philpot\u2019s first multiple-TD game and Brissett\u2019s third.<br \/>\nTevin Jones has seven receptions for 210 yards and two TDs in his past two games.<br \/>\nAntoine Brooks Jr. leads the Stamps with 33 defensive plays \u2013 good for second in the league.<br \/>\nZy Alexander has three interceptions in his first two CFL games.<br \/>\nMontreal has two defensive return TDs; no other teams has one.<br \/>\nThe Alouettes are 5-0-1 in teams\u2019 last six matchups.<br \/>\nUnder Jason Maas, the Als are 7-2 following a bye.<br \/>\nDavis Alexander is 1-0 in his career against Calgary. He has not thrown an interception in his last 274 pass attempts \u2013 the second longest streak in league history behind only Darian Durant (323). Alexander has 300+ passing yards in each game this season.<br \/>\nTyson Philpot is 2-0 in head-to-head matchups with his brother, Calgary\u2019s Jalen. He is nine catches shy of 250 in his career.<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(55, 65, 81)\">HAM (2-2) at SSK (3-1)<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton has allowed the least net offence (376 yards per game) and the fewest points (24.5 per game).<br \/>\nTre Ford is a career 2-0 against Saskatchewan, while Jake Dolegala has yet to face them in his 11 career starts.<br \/>\nSaskatchewan has won the teams\u2019 past four matchups, dating back to a Ticats victory on October 7, 2023.<br \/>\nSaskatchewan has the highest punt return average (19.3), while Hamilton has allowed the second fewest punt return yards (10.8).<br \/>\nTrevor Harris is a career 11-5 against Hamilton. He sits third with 1,418 passing yards.<br \/>\nKian Schaffer-Baker needs two catches for 250 in his career.<br \/>\nKeeSean Johnson has recorded 100+ yards in three of four games this season.<br \/>\nIn his CFL debut, Matthew Sexton had a 101-yard punt return TD.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TORONTO \u2014 Week 6 is here and with it CFL.ca\u2019s Game Notes, full of information about players and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":791942,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[437],"tags":[49,48,521,522,520,82],"class_list":["post-791941","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\/791941","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=791941"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/791941\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/791942"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=791941"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=791941"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=791941"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}