Another Tough Night for Ottawa
Ottawa fans hoping for a turnaround were left disappointed once again as the Redblacks fell to the defending champions in a result that continues a frustrating stretch for the club. For a fan base that's used to riding the highs and lows of CFL football, this latest defeat adds to what's becoming a challenging season narrative — one Ottawa supporters are watching closely as the schedule presses on.
Losing to the reigning champs is never an easy pill to swallow, and doing so "again" suggests this isn't an isolated setback for the Redblacks. Teams across the league measure themselves against the champions, and coming up short against that standard is a clear signal of where the work still needs to be done. For Ottawa, the challenge now is turning the page quickly, because there's no time to dwell on this one.
Eyes Turn to Edmonton
The Redblacks don't get much time to regroup. Ottawa is back in action Thursday on the road against the Edmonton Elks — a team that, notably, remains undefeated so far this season. That matchup presents an entirely different kind of challenge: instead of chasing a champion, Ottawa will be trying to hand a red-hot Elks squad their first loss.
Road games against undefeated opponents are always tricky, and this one arrives at a tough moment for the Redblacks. Ottawa will need to find answers fast if it wants to avoid a second straight setback. For a team looking to right the ship, knocking off an unbeaten Edmonton side would be exactly the kind of statement win that shifts momentum.
What It Means for Ottawa
For Redblacks supporters back home, the back-to-back nature of these tests — first the defending champions, now the league's last unbeaten team — makes this one of the tougher stretches of the season to navigate. Ottawa's football fans have stuck with this team through plenty of ups and downs, and this week's trip to Edmonton will be a real measuring stick for where the Redblacks stand.
A win in Edmonton wouldn't just snap a losing skid — it would give Ottawa a genuine confidence boost heading into the next stretch of the schedule. A loss, on the other hand, would deepen questions about the team's direction as the season progresses.
Either way, Ottawa football fans will be tuning in Thursday to see how the Redblacks respond under pressure, hoping the club can turn a difficult week into a turning point rather than a continued slide.
Source: Ottawa Citizen
