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    "title": "FANDUEL CANADA DAY WEEKEND IN THE CFL ",
    "modified_at": "2026-07-01 13:00:02",
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    "subtitle": "Stats and storylines heading into this week\u2019s action",
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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e337b497-d0d3-4b3b-a18f-87a7f91ecead/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-e337b497-d0d3-4b3b-a18f-87a7f91ecead\"\n                data-id=\"e337b497-d0d3-4b3b-a18f-87a7f91ecead\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e337b497-d0d3-4b3b-a18f-87a7f91ecead/-/inline/no/CFLTW_CD_SLC_1200x630_EN.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e337b497-d0d3-4b3b-a18f-87a7f91ecead/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>BO KNOWS FOOTBALL</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>In his past two games, Bo Levi Mitchell has accumulated: </span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>34 completions on 42 attempts (80.9 per cent)</span></li><li><span>572 passing yards</span></li><li><span>8 TDs to 0 Ints</span></li><li><span>Six 30-yard+ completions</span></li><li><span>Perfect QB efficiency ratings of 158.3</span></li></ul></li><li><span>He is the eighth pivot (minimum 15 pass attempts) with back-to-back perfect ratings, joining:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Ricky Ray | 2013</span></li><li><span>Anthony Calvillo | 2003</span></li><li><span>Ricky Foggie | 1990</span></li><li><span>Warren Moon | 1981-82</span></li><li><span>Ron Lancaster | 1966</span></li><li><span>Russ Jackon | 1963</span></li><li><span>Glen Dobbs | 1951</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Only one QB has notched three consecutive games with perfect ratings &ndash; Warren Moon</span></li></ul><p><strong>QUICK SLANTS</strong></p><p><strong>LEAGUE-WIDE</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Games in regulation are averaging 150 plays &ndash; eight more plays compared to last year and the highest mark since 2018</span></li><li><span>10-of-14 (71.4 per cent) games have featured comeback wins </span></li><li><span>Average margin of victory: 6.8</span></li><li><span>Road teams are 9-5 </span></li><li><span>QBs have passed for 55 TDs to only 16 INTs (3.44:1)</span></li><li><span>Three of the Top-5 receivers are Canadian </span></li><li><span>Big plays are up 14 per cent</span></li><li><span>25 per cent of possessions have resulted in a touchdown &ndash; the highest mark on record</span></li></ul><p><strong>TOR (2-1) at CGY (1-2)</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Toronto leads the CFL in points per game (38.0); Calgary is second (35.3).</span></li><li><span>Calgary is second in rushing yards per game (125.0), while the Argos allows the fewest per game (58.7).</span></li><li><span>Toronto is 0-4 in Calgary since 2022.</span></li><li><span>Through three games, Chad Kelly is averaging 397 yards per game with a league-leading nine TD passes. </span></li><li><span>In his first three CFL games, Tyler Kahmann has 15 catches for 237 yards and four touchdowns.</span></li><li><span>Janarion Grant scored his 11<sup>th</sup> career punt return TD last week to move into a second place tie with Earl Winfield on the all-time list.</span></li><li><span>Cam Judge needs four defensive tackles to reach 450 in his career </span></li><li><span>Second annual Stampede Bowl; Calgary defeated Winnipeg last year.</span></li><li><span>Calgary is tied for the league lead with seven sacks, led by Clarence Hicks (three).</span></li><li><span>Vernon Adams Jr. has not thrown an interception in his last 145 attempts. He is a career 4-5 against the Argos.</span></li><li><span>Tyreik McAllister has two return touchdowns this season, including last week&rsquo;s 90-yard punt return major.</span></li><li><span>Last week, Jude McAtamney&rsquo;s 57-yard field goal was the longest this season and one yard shy of the team record set by Mark McLoughlin.</span></li></ul><p><strong>SSK (2-1) at OTT (0-3)</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>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).</span></li><li><span>Saskatchewan swept the season series in 2025</span></li><li><span>Trevor Harris is a career 10-4 against Ottawa. Last week, he recorded the 11<sup>th</sup> 400-yard+ game.</span></li><li><span>Last week, Keesean Johnson notched his second 100-yard+ game of the season. He has scored a major in two straight.</span></li><li><span>Kian Schafer-Baker is three catches shy of 250 in his career.</span></li><li><span>Jake Maier is 5-2 versus Saskatchewan in his career.</span></li><li><span>Kalil Pimpleton recorded 338 combined yards last week highlighted, by a 94-yard kickoff return TD.</span></li><li><span>A.J. Allen will play his first game against his former team. He has 13 tackles this season.</span></li><li><span>Nyles Morgan leads the league with 26 defensive tackles; he has 19 in his past two games.</span></li><li><span>Justin Hardy needs 44 receiving yards to become the seventh Ottawa player to reach 4,000. </span></li></ul><p><strong>EDM (3-0) at BC (0-3)</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Edmonton leads the league with an average of 148 rushing yards per game, while BC allows an average of 71.7.</span></li><li><span>The Elks last started 4-0 in 2017, when they began 7-0.</span></li><li><span>Edmonton leads the league in turnover ratio (+6) and sits tied for first in forced turnovers (10).</span></li><li><span>Justin 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.</span></li><li><span>Cody Fajardo has 100 TD passes and 49 rushing majors; eight players have at least 100 and 50. He is a career 6-7 against BC.</span></li><li><span>BC last started 0-4 in 2011; the team went on to win its most recent Grey Cup.</span></li><li><span>Since 2024, the Lions are 4-1 against the Elks.</span></li><li><span>BC has held opponents to a league-low 3.6 yards per rush.</span></li><li><span>Nathan Rourke 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.</span></li><li><span>Last week, Keon Hatcher Sr. (5,005) had nine catches for 162 receiving yards to become the 12<sup>th</sup> Lion to reach 5,000+. Matt Clark is 11<sup>th</sup> on the team&rsquo;s all-time list with 5,072.</span></li><li><span>Jermaine Jackson set new career highs last week with six receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown. </span></li></ul><p><strong>WPG (1-2) at HAM (2-1)</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Week 2: <a href=\"https://www.cfl.ca/games/6594/winnipeg-blue%20bombers-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/\">HAM 37 &ndash; WPG 27</a></span></li><li><span>Winnipeg owns the top-ranked pass defence (264.3 yards per game), while allowing the most rush yards (154.3 yards per game). </span></li><li><span>Zach Collaros 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&rsquo; all-time list. </span></li><li><span>Tim White&rsquo;s 87<sup>th</sup> career game will be his first against Hamilton, where he spent five seasons, finishing Top-10 on the Ticats&rsquo; all-time list with 5,488 yards, as well as 383 receptions, 33 TDs and 18 games with 100+ yards.</span></li><li><span>Nic Demski is 59 receiving yards away from passing Perry Tuttle (6,543) for 11<sup>th</sup> on the Bombers all-time list.</span></li><li><span>Hamilton has won six of the teams&rsquo; last seven matchups at home.</span></li><li><span>Hamilton is tied for the fewest penalties (4.7 per game) and the fewest Big plays allowed (5).</span></li><li><span>Since 2018, Ticats are 14-5 off a bye.</span></li><li><span>Mitchell is 14-9 against Winnipeg. This season, he is 12-for-12 in red-zone passing with four TDs. He is currently tied with Ricky Ray for sixth all-time in wins (112). He also needs 20 passing yards to overtake Joe Zuger for sixth on Hamilton&rsquo;s all-time list. </span></li><li><span>Kiondr&eacute; Smith needs four receptions for 250 in his career.</span></li><li><span>Global tight end Maximillian Mang has six catches with three going for TDs.</span></li><li><span>Braxton Hill notched a career-high 10 defensive tackles in Hamilton&rsquo;s last game.</span></li></ul><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-b4f3f682-0530-4397-aee7-7581b44f90a8\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Lucas Barrett</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Associate Vice-President, Communications &amp; Public Affairs, Canadian Football League</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:lbarrett@cfl.ca\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"lbarrett@cfl.ca\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>lbarrett@cfl.ca</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:416.802.7852\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"416.802.7852\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>416.802.7852</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://twitter.com/LucasBarrett9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@LucasBarrett9\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-twitter\"></use>\n            </svg>@LucasBarrett9</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"http://www.cfl.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"cfl.ca\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>cfl.ca</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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