The Calgary StampedersB次元官网网址� defence is stingy and so is DeVone ClaybrooksB次元官网网址� public praise of it.

In his three seasons as CalgaryB次元官网网址檚 defensive co-ordinator, Claybrooks has never been one to heap love on his players for them to hear or read, even now when the Stampeders are averaging just 11.3 points against per game.

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Claybrooks says heB次元官网网址檒l use TorontoB次元官网网址檚 24-point comeback to beat Ottawa 42-41 in the last second Thursday as a reminder for the Stampeders (6-0) ahead of SaturdayB次元官网网址檚 game against the B.C. Lions (2-3).

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The Stampeders have allowed just four offensive touchdowns so far this season and lead the league in forced fumbles (10).

Calgary is tied for first in sacks with Edmonton (17) and also tied for first in interceptions (7) with Winnipeg.

Calgary is currently under the club record of 13.1 average points against per game set in 1970. The CFL record of 10.5 was set by the Lions in 1964 ahead of HamiltonB次元官网网址檚 10.9 in 1965.

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Middle linebacker Alex Singleton, the CFLB次元官网网址檚 defensive player of the year in 2017, says the defence doesnB次元官网网址檛 expect pats on the back for a job well done in mid-season.

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When defensive back Emanuel Davis dropped a catchable interception July 21 against Montreal, he went to the sideline and did pushups as his self-punishment.

Both Claybrooks and backs coach Josh Bell both nodded with satisfaction because that wasnB次元官网网址檛 a directive from them.

B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 an external expression of accountability and it shows our expectation,B次元官网网址� Bell said.

Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and the Stampeder offence may lean a little more on the defenceB次元官网网址檚 contributions Saturday with star wideout Eric Rogers and No. 1 running back Don Jackson out with injuries.

Rogers, who ranks second on the team in receiving yards, went on the six-game injured list after knee surgery Wednesday.

He has 21 catches for 329 yards and five touchdowns this season. Jackson will miss a second straight game with an upper body injury.

The Lions are coming off a bye week following a 29-25 loss July 20 to Ottawa.

B.C. quarterback Travis Lulay says avoiding second-and-long situations is key against CalgaryB次元官网网址檚 defence.

B次元官网网址淛ust as a competitor, you should want to play against the best,B次元官网网址� Lulay said. B次元官网网址淐algaryB次元官网网址檚 been the best team in the league through the first six weeks and for our side of the ball, weB次元官网网址檙e playing against a defence that has been playing at a crazy pace.

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B.C. (2-3) at Calgary (6-0)

Saturday, McMahon Stadium

LULAYB次元官网网址橲 BACK:

Lions QB Travis Lulay, who is coming off back-to-back games of over 300 passing yards, gets his first start against Calgary since Nov. 7, 2015. That regular-season finale ended 28-7 in favour of Calgary.

STREAKING STAMPS:

At 6-0, Calgary is off to its best start since 1995 when the Stampeders opened 7-0 under current Lions coach Wally Buono.

LEMON-AID:

Defensive end Shawn Lemon (51 sacks in 80 career games) will play his first game in a Lions uniform since he was acquired last week from Toronto.

SUPER SUB:

Lions middle linebacker Jordan Herdman gets another start in place of injured Solomon Elimimian, the CFLB次元官网网址檚 most outstanding player in 2014. Herdman recorded 12 tackles in his first start July 20.

HOME SWEET HOME:

Calgary is 6-0 at home against the Lions since a loss Aug. 1, 2014.

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press

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