By almost every metric these are the two worst defences in the CFL. TiCats have the worst average points and TDs allowed. The Elks have the worst opposition average net yards allowed, 1st downs allowed and average yards/play. In most of the above listed categories the other team is 2nd worst. There are some differences though that could be telling. While the TiCats have the 2nd worst average passing yards allowed, the Elks have the 3rd best. And the Elks have the second highest number of interceptions so far this year (2nd only to the Argos after their ridiculous 6 INTs against the Lions) while the TiCats have the 2nd least interceptions in the CFL.

Last week the TiCats squeaked out a win over the RedBlacks and their 4th string QB while the Elks lost a heartbreaker by one point to the 3-1 Roughriders in a game they dominated in many facets and that they should have won. Hamilton only made 43% of their 2nd conversions while the Elks made 57% of theirs. Although the TiCats signed star running back Butler from the Lions this offseason, the Elks with Brown have had the superior running game this year and QB Cornelius has proven effective running the football this season.

Both O-lines are banged up with Hamilton still missing star LT Figueroa and coming off only 5 days rest. The Elks have had 6 days rest and are playing at home. This should be the game the Elks break their long home losing streak and pull off the straight up w