Stampeders in CFL's Week 16: Team in 'should win' territory with back-to-back games against Redblacks

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeSportsFootballCFLCalgary Stampeders Stampeders in CFL's Week 16: Team in 'should win' territory with back-to-back games against Redblacks The struggling Stampeders need victories over the winless Redblacks for their year, for their confidence and for the future ahead. Author of the article: By Todd Saelhof Published Sep 18, 2026 Last updated 33 minutes ago 6 minute read Join the conversation Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. during practice at McMahon Stadium on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 PHOTO BY JIM WELLS /Postmedia Article content Call it a ‘must win’ for the Calgary Stampeders, if you want. Article content Given the mathematics, the Calgary Stampeders are not quite in that territory yet. Article content Article content But for certain, it is a ‘should win’ for their year, for their confidence and for the future ahead. Article content Because even if they don’t make the playoffs in the 2026 Canadian Football League season — one that ends with the Grey Cup finale being played on their field — they have to find victory during these next two weeks against the winless Ottawa Redblacks. Article content Article content “No way can our team look past anybody,” said Stampeders GM/head coach Dave Dickenson. “We didn’t even talk about (who were playing) because we’re saying ‘professional sports’ here and we’re not playing our best football. Article content Noon News Roundup Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “Let’s make sure we play better. We understand it’s a critical time of the year that we need wins, and it has to start this week.” Article content It starts Saturday when the Redblacks (0-12) visit McMahon Stadium (5 p.m., TSN/ QR Calgary 770 AM), and continues a week later when the Stamps (5-8) travel to the nation’s capital for the rematch. Article content The Red and White have lost playoff footing after consecutive losses to the Edmonton Elks and sit four points behind both the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (and the BC Lions (both 7-6) for the two final CFL playoff spots. Article content The Stamps are mathematically alive with five games remaining, but that all dies without wins against the…