August 23, 2011

Numbers Game: Week 9

123

 the number of rushing attempts Winnipeg’s running back Fred Reid has this season, the most in the CFL.

91

 the number of rushing attempts Avon Cobourne has, second only to Reid.

645

 Cobourne’s yards gained from scrimmage this season, second in the league.

14

 the number of combined sacks Blue Bombers Odel Willis (8) and Kenny Mainor (6) have so far this year.

2

 the number of sacks the Tiger-Cats allowed in their first meeting against Winnipeg.

12

 the total number of sacks the Tiger-Cats defence has racked up so far this year.

5

 out of those 12 sacks came in week one against Buck Pierce and the Bombers.

151

 the number of yards Pierce posted against the Cats in week one. Part of a game where he only completed 46% of his passes against Hamilton’s defence. 

15

 the number of offensive touchdowns Winnipeg has scored this season, the least in the league.

328.6

 Winnipeg’s average yards on offence per game this season, also the worst in the league.

285.1

 Winnipeg’s average yards allowed on defence per game this season, ranked first in that category.

3-0

 The Bombers record against East Division opponents in 2011.

11

 the number of interceptions and the number of fumble recoveries the Blue Bombers defence has this season, leading the league with 30 total take aways.

4-0

 The Tiger-Cats record when Kevin Glenn doesn’t throw an interception.

4-0

 The Tiger-Cats record when Glenn throws two or more touchdown passes.

81%

 Hamilton’s percentage of scoring touchdowns in the red zone this season, the best conversion rate in the league.

29

 the total number of sacks Winnipeg’s defence compiled over seven games, the most in the CFL.

9

 the number of sacks Hamilton’s offensive line has allowed this year, tied for least amount given up in the CFL.

500

 the number of additional temporary seats the Blue Bombers organization has added to their 29,553 seat stadium for Friday’s game against the Ticats.