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Hamilton Tiger-Cats ended a five-game losing streak with a 34-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks, as Kenny Lawler caught two touchdowns and the Redblacks remained winless.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 34-16 on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Ottawa, snapping a five-game losing streak while extending the Redblacks' winless run. Kenny Lawler caught six passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns to lead Hamilton (5-11), and the Tiger-Cats scored three consecutive touchdowns in the second half to take control.
Lawler Shines in Tiger-Cats Victory
Lawler's performance included his 400th career CFL reception, a milestone witnessed by his younger brother, Kenzel Lawler, a defensive back who has been with the Redblacks since August. Although Kenzel did not dress for the game, the two met at centre field afterward, where Kenny removed his jersey, wrote a message on it, and handed it to his brother before they shared a hug.
Hamilton trailed 16-13 at halftime but dominated the second half, keeping Ottawa's offence off the field. Quarterback Harrison Frost completed 28 of 35 passes for 342 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The Tiger-Cats were officially eliminated from playoff contention last week but played with purpose.
Lawler said the win showed the team's resilience. He stated that it shows how much fight they still have and how resilient they are given how the season has gone, but it does not faze them. He added that they go out and play, and knowing they still have games means more opportunities to show who they really are, which is what he is most proud of.
Redblacks Struggle on Offence
Ottawa's offence managed just three first downs in the second half, none in the third quarter, as Hamilton took control. Redblacks head coach Ryan Dinwiddie admitted he did not call the best game in the second half. He said he probably should have simplified a little bit and let the players play more.
Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, who came into the game with momentum, finished 17-for-31 for 208 yards. He said they got their butts kicked in the second half offensively. He noted that the film will tell a lot about why that happened, but it was really frustrating. He also addressed the fans, saying they have been great and probably want him out the door, and he does not blame them. He apologized, saying he has not done a good enough job.
Hamilton head coach Scott Milanovich emphasized that every week matters for evaluation. He said that at this point everybody is playing, coaching, and fighting for their jobs, so every week the evaluation matters for every player and every coach, and they made that clear to everybody.
Playoff Implications and Remaining Schedule
The Redblacks remain winless and have three games left. They visit the B.C. Lions next week before returning home to host the Toronto Argonauts and then wrapping up the regular season in Hamilton. No team in the modern era of the CFL has ever gone winless, and the Redblacks are hopeful they will not be the first, but time is running short.
For Hamilton, the victory provides a morale boost despite being eliminated from playoff contention. The team showed determination in the second half, scoring three unanswered touchdowns and dominating field possession. Lawler's individual milestone and the post-game moment with his brother added a personal highlight to the win.
The Tiger-Cats will look to build on this performance as they finish their season, while the Redblacks continue their struggle to avoid a historic winless campaign.
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