August 14, 2012

Numbers Game – Week 8

21.2  Average points scored per game by the Blue Bombers, the lowest average in the league.

9   Interceptions thrown by Winnipeg quarterbacks so far this season, the highest total of any CFL team.

16  Touchdown passes thrown by Henry Burris, the league leader in that category.

182  Points scored by the Tiger-Cats so far this season, the highest total among East Division teams and second in the CFL.

100%   Hamilton’s current winning percentage against the East Division (2-0).

0   Games Winnipeg has won against East Division opponents in three match ups this season.

Tiger-Cats among the CFL’s top five in touchdowns (Chevon Walker and Chris Williams)

42.9%  Percentage of the Tiger-Cats’ points (182) scored by Walker (42) and Williams (36).

-8   Winnipeg’s turnover ratio, with 12 takeaways to 20 giveaways.

703  Yards from scrimmage gained by Chevon Walker through six games, the highest total in the CFL.

53.9%  The percentage of the Tiger-Cats’ all-purpose yards gained by Williams (967) and Walker (935).

-10   Winnipeg’s first down ratio through six games. The Blue Bombers have gained 116 first downs against 126 by their opponents.

199  Points allowed by the Blue Bombers thus far, the highest total in the CFL.

19   Sacks Winnipeg has given up this season, six more than any other team in the league. Saskatchewan and Edmonton have both allowed 13.

333  Passing yards allowed on average by the Blue Bombers this year, the highest in the CFL.

23   More passes completed by Henry Burris (143) than Winnipeg’s combination of Alex Brink (85), Buck Pierce (24) and Joey Elliot (11). Burris achieved that total with two fewer attempts (215) than his Winnipeg counterparts (217).

7   Hamilton receivers have reached double digits in receptions.

10.5   Yards gained per pass by Winnipeg’s defence.