Overview

• Edmonton snapped a 0–3 start with a 39–33 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks in Week 5.
• Quarterback Tre Ford achieved a perfect 156.3 passer rating and helped the team score in every quarter for the first time.
• Defensive tackle Jake Ceresna said the plan is to keep Nathan Rourke in the pocket and apply sustained pressure to disrupt the Lions’ attack.
• Both Ford and Rourke have thrown for about 900 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions each, underscoring their comparable dual-threat impact.
• A win on Sunday would even the season series at one game apiece and boost Edmonton’s position in the tight CFL playoff race.