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Redblacks Seek First Win as CFL Season Heats Up
17 Jul
Summary
- Montreal Alouettes are a top team with a 4-1 record.
- Ottawa Redblacks aim to avoid a winless 0-6 start.
- Week 7 CFL action features key matchups across Canada.

With the 2026 CFL season now a third complete, teams are solidifying their positions. The Montreal Alouettes are among the leaders with a 4-1 record and are set to face the Calgary Stampeders this Saturday. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Redblacks are striving to avoid an 0-6 start to their season.
Week 7 of the CFL schedule kicks off Friday with the Edmonton Elks hosting the B.C. Lions, followed by the Toronto Argonauts' game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday. The weekend concludes Sunday with the Redblacks hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. SportsLine expert Emory Hunt has analyzed these matchups and offered his predictions for the week's games.
Hunt's picks include B.C. overcoming a 2.5-point spread against Edmonton, Montreal securing a 1.5-point win over Calgary, Toronto covering a 4.5-point spread against Hamilton, and Winnipeg doing the same against Ottawa. These selections highlight potential shifts in team momentum and performance as the season progresses.