Stampeders vs Redblacks Picks and Prediction – 6/15/2023

The Calgary Stampeders take a road trip in Week 2 to TD Place Stadium for a matchup with the Ottawa Red Blacks. Calgary comes into Week 2, 0-1 on the year following a 10 point loss to the BC Lions in week 1. The Calgary defense has struggled this season after giving up 423 yards and 26 first downs in week one. Calgary showed a severe weakness in their secondary giving up 288 total yards passing and two touchdowns a week ago. The Calgary defense was much better against the rushing attack but still gave up 135 total yards on the ground.

Jake Meyer has orchestrated the Calgary offense this season completing 55.5% of his passes for 166 yards and one score. Ka’Deem Carey is the top ball carrier for Calgary after just one game with 43 yards rushing on 7 carries.  Tre Odoms-Dukes leads the team with 75 yards and one score on 7 receptions after week one. Reggie Begelton is receiver number two in the Calgary offense after six catches and 42 yards in their first game of the season.

Ottawa rolls into week two much like Calgary winless on the year after a 7 point loss in week 1 to Montreal. The Ottawa defense was abysmal in week 1 struggling immensely against the passing game allowing 261 total yards through the air. Ottawa also allowed fourteen first downs and 63 yards rushing against Montreal.

The Ottawa offense has been very lackluster this season with just 231 total yards and 12 points scored after week one. Nick Arbuckle will be expected to continue to lead the Ottawa offense this season after completing 19 passes for 176 yards but through three interceptions in week one. Devonte Williams is the top ball carrier for the Ottawa offense despite just 36 yards rushing on 11 carries. Quan Bray was the primary target for Arbuckle in week 1 pulling in three passes for 58 yards.