July 21, 2014

By The Numbers: Close one in Calgary

Ticats.ca Staff

A closer look at the Tiger-Cats three-point loss to the Calgary Stampeders on Friday…

1 – Number of times in team history that the Tiger-Cats have began the season with three straight road games.

2 – Seconds it took for the Black and Gold to register their first point, after Justin Medlock’s opening kickoff was downed in the end zone by Stamps return specialist Jock Sanders.

3 – The Stampeders average margin of victory in the Tiger-Cats last three trips to McMahon Stadium.

4 – Touchdowns allowed by the Tiger-Cats defence through three games.

7 – Catches by Andy Fantuz in his 2014 debut. 

9 – Defensive tackles made by linebacker Marcellus Bowman in his 2014 debut.

10 – Seasons since the Tiger-Cats limited the Stampeders to 10 points or less (August 27, 2004).

14.5 – Punt return average for Brandon Banks, who ran back six punts for 87 yards.

290.5 – Yards surrendered per game by the Tiger-Cats defence so far this season – the second best total in the CFL.