Thanksgiving Weekend
October 9, 2024
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders are making a shift at quarterback.
According to the team’s official depth chart released on Friday, Matthew Shiltz will be starting at quarterback on Thanksgiving Weekend presented by Purolator.
Head coach Dave Dickenson said earlier in the week that Shiltz had gotten more reps as the starter in practice.
“Definitely feel like I gave (Shiltz) more reps today,” said Dickenson. “He had a good series-and-a-half in BC. I feel like we have options and I’m definitely looking to give (Shiltz) more reps this week and see where it goes from there.”
Jake Maier is listed as the team’s No. 2 pivot with Tommy Stevens at three.
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Shiltz replaced starter Jake Maier late in the game against the BC Lions in Week 18, completing four of five passes for 99 yards and a major. The signal-caller also added two rushes for 26 yards but was unable to mount a comeback that would’ve kept the Stamps’ playoff hopes alive.
Maier, meanwhile, completed 19 of 27 passes for 164 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Overall in 2024 the pivot has 3,518 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 picks.
Calgary sits at 4-10-1 and won’t play in the post-season for the first time since 2004. The Red and White now prepare for the final stretch of the season, starting with a matchup against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday, October 12 at McMahon Stadium.