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    "title": "WEEK 2 IN THE CFL ",
    "modified_at": "2026-06-10 12:00:03",
    "published_at": "2026-06-10 12:00:00",
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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/a10ad0fe-e5e1-4897-bd84-210fc49c7751/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-a10ad0fe-e5e1-4897-bd84-210fc49c7751\"\n                data-id=\"a10ad0fe-e5e1-4897-bd84-210fc49c7751\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a10ad0fe-e5e1-4897-bd84-210fc49c7751/-/inline/no/CFLTW2_SLC_1200x630_EN+%281%29.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a10ad0fe-e5e1-4897-bd84-210fc49c7751/-/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>RUN, BRADY, RUN!</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Brady Oliveria kicked off this season with 113 yards (7.5 yards per rush).</span></li><li><span>He is tied with Jon Cornish for the second-most 100-rushing yard+ games by a Canadian (22), behind only Andrew Harris (29).</span></li><li><span>Oliveira is looking to become the first Canadian to record five consecutive 1,000+ rushing yard seasons. Joffrey Reynolds was the last player to reach the milestone as part of a six-year streak from 2005-10.</span></li><li><span>Since 2022, Oliveira has averaged 5.6 yards per carry.</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>Week 1 averaged 55 points per game with an average margin of victory of four points.</span></li><li><span>Week 1 saw four 100+ yard rushers to one 100+ yard receiver</span></li><li><span>For the first time since 2003, road teams won each game to open the season.</span></li><li><span>Justin Rankin recorded the sixth 60-rushing yards+ and 60-receiving yards+ game in CFL history (Javon Leake, 2024), (Richard Crump, 1978), (Jim Thomas, 1965), (Ray Purdin, 1962), (Willie Fleming, 1961).</span></li></ul><p><strong>HAM at WPG</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Hamilton is looking to avoid starting 0-2 for the sixth straight year.</span></li><li><span>The Ticats went 6-3 last year on the road, their best mark since 2019.</span></li><li><span>Last week, Mitchell threw the 60<sup>th</sup> 300-passing yard game (307) of his career. He will be making his 28<sup>th</sup> consecutive start. </span></li><li><span>Kenny Lawler needs four catches for 350 in his career; his next touchdown catch will be his 40<sup>th</sup>. </span></li><li><span>Last week, Isaiah Wooden averaged 17 yards per punt return, totaling 85 yards.</span></li><li><span>Winnipeg has won the teams&rsquo; past five matchups at Princess Auto Stadium, with Hamilton&rsquo;s last win coming in 2019.</span></li><li><span>Since 2019, Winnipeg has been 44-8 (.846) at home. </span></li><li><span>Winnipeg &ndash; called for only six penalties in Week 1 &ndash; is looking for a ninth consecutive season with the league&rsquo;s fewest penalties.</span></li><li><span>Kyle Walters recorded his 118<sup>th</sup> victory as GM, tying Adam Rita for 9<sup>th</sup> all-time. Earl Lunsford is 8<sup>th</sup> with 132.</span></li><li><span>Zach Collaros is 9-5 in head-to-head matchups against Bo Levi Mitchell. </span></li><li><span>In his first game with Winnipeg, Jake Ceresna notched a career-high three sacks. His next sack will be his 50<sup>th</sup>. He was the first Blue Bomber to record a hat-trick in sacks since Willie Jefferson in 2019. </span></li><li><span>Jefferson&rsquo;s two pass knockdowns last week brought his career total to 96. </span></li><li><span>Tim White will play his former club for the first time since signing with Winnipeg as a free agent. He is one of two active players (Eugene Lewis) with a streak of 4 consecutive 1,000-yard+ seasons.</span></li><li><span>Nic Demski needs four receptions to hit 500 in his career.</span></li></ul><p><strong>TOR at MTL </strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Mike Miller will make his debut as the 45<sup>th</sup> head coach in Argos history. \u200b </span></li><li><span>Chad Kelly is set to make his first start in 581 days, dating back to the 2024 Eastern Final in Montreal. He is a career 4-1 against the Alouettes.</span></li><li><span>Entering his third season, Kevin Mital is looking to build off a career year, where he tied for the league lead in receptions (102). </span></li><li><span>The game marks the returns of DL Ralph Holley, LB Adarius Pickett and DB DaShaun Amos to Toronto.</span></li><li><span>Montreal looks to start 2-0 for the fourth straight season.</span></li><li><span>Last week, Montreal became the first team to win in overtime on a walk-off field goal without having led at any point prior.</span></li><li><span>Davis Alexander looks to improve his regular season record to 13-0; he is a career 2-0 against Toronto. </span></li><li><span>Last week, Tyler Snead set career-highs in catches (nine) and receiving yards (163).</span></li><li><span>Jose Maltos Diaz currently stands as the most accurate kicker in Als history (89.4 per cent). </span></li><li><span>Robert Kennedy III recorded his first career touchdown after returning an interception 54 yards. </span></li><li><span>In his CFL debut, Shomari Lawerence registered 63 rushing yards, averaging 7.9 yards per rush. </span></li><li><span>Last week, Geoffry Cantin Arku recorded a career-high eight defensive tackles to lead the league. </span></li></ul><p><strong>BC at SSK </strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Nathan Rourke needs 335 passing yards to pass Joe Paopao (11,508) for seventh on BC&rsquo;s all-time list. He is 3-3 versus the Riders in his career.</span></li><li><span>Last season, Keon Hatcher had a CFL-best 1,688 receiving yards and he tied for the league lead with 102 catches.</span></li><li><span>In his last 43 games, Mathieu Betts has 35 sacks &ndash; he has led the league in sacks twice in his career (2023 and 2025).</span></li><li><span>The Roughriders will raise their 112<sup>th</sup> Grey Cup banner; the team has yet to win back-to-back championships.</span></li><li><span>The last two years in which Saskatchewan allowed a league-low points per game, the team won the Grey Cup (2013 and 2025).</span></li><li><span>Trevor Harris, who sits 13<sup>th</sup> all-time in passing yards, needs another 303 to reach 38,000 in his career. He is 10-4 against BC.</span></li><li><span>Samuel Emilus needs 86 receiving yards for 3,000 in his career.</span></li><li><span>Keesean Johnson is eight catches shy of 150 and 95 receiving yards short of 2,000.</span></li></ul><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-6b512aaa-9574-475e-bec9-0e07d46e273a\">\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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