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Ottawa Redblacks, Calgary Stampeders Are Both in Dire Need of a Win
Bethel-Thompson replaces Jake Maier as Ottawa seeks to end an 18-game losing streak and Calgary tries to stay in the West Division race.
- On Saturday, Ottawa Redblacks quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson makes his first start of the season visiting the Calgary Stampeders. Bethel-Thompson takes over as the winless Redblacks seek to end a franchise-record losing streak.
- The Redblacks have dropped 18 consecutive games, setting a CFL modern-era record for defeats. Already eliminated from playoff contention following last week's loss, the team now aims to play spoiler.
- Bethel-Thompson provided a spark in last week's 26-23 road loss to the Toronto Argonauts, completing 16-of-23 passes for 192 yards and a touchdown. The Redblacks could not capitalize on late opportunities to secure the victory.
- The Stampeders are coming off consecutive losses to the Edmonton Elks and sit fifth in the West Division. Calgary trails third-place Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions by four points, making this matchup crucial.
- This matchup begins an important stretch for the Stampeders. After completing a home-and-home with Ottawa on September 26, Calgary finishes its regular season visiting Saskatchewan and Winnipeg before hosting the Lions.
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Redblacks to start QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson vs. Stampeders
The 0-12 Ottawa Redblacks are switching things up as they search for their elusive first win of the 2026 season. McLeod Bethel-Thompson will start at quarterback for Saturday’s game against the Calgary Stampeders, the team announced Tuesday. It will mark Bethel-Thompson’s first start for the Redblacks this season, as Jake Maier started the previous 12 games. Bethel-Thompson came in to replace Maier in last weekend’s 26-23 loss to the Toronto Arg…
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