cfl Game Recap
Tiger-Cats Down Ottawa 25-23 - Match Report
Dane Evans's 342-yard performance through the air was the key in Hamilton's 25-23 win over Ottawa on Saturday at Tim Hortons Field.
Hamilton did not, however, defeat the REDBLACKS against the spread, which closed at -8.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 44.5.
Dane Evans completed 21 of 28 pass attempts for 342 yards and 2 TDs for the Tiger-Cats in the win.
Caleb Evans rushed for 62 yards for Ottawa, while William Powell added 28 yards. Caleb Evans threw for 203 yards for the REDBLACKS, while receivers Jaelon Acklin and Nate Behar had 118 and 40 yards respectively.
Hamilton outgained Ottawa 455-293 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-14 by the Tiger-Cats.
Ottawa led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:04-29:56 split in that important category.
Next game, Hamilton takes its act on the road to face British Columbia looking for another win. For Ottawa, they head home to face Montreal.