OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have made a habit of starting slow this season, with their struggles to put points on the board in the first half becoming a big problem late in close games.

They’ll try to flip that script when they host the Edmonton Elks on Friday night.

The Redblacks (3-7) have been outscored 143-94 in the opening half through their first 10 games of the CFL season.

Last week, the Redblacks trailed Winnipeg 20-3 at the half but managed to tie the game late in the fourth quarter before losing on a late field goal.

Ottawa had a chance to pick up points early in the game and were stopped on the goal line three times. It proved to be the difference.

The reality of his team’s two-sided play isn’t lost on Bob Dyce and his coaching staff.

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