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Playoff Scenarios
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/09/playoff-scenarios-bombers-eye-top-of-west-division/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/09/toronto-argonauts-can-clinch-playoff-berth-with-win-but-blue-bombers-looking-to-host-west-final/

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Week 19 previews

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/09/cauz-thanksgiving-weekend-matchups-to-sink-your-teeth-into/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/09/4-storylines-to-watch-on-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/09/tre-ford-to-start-on-thaskgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/08/edmonton-elks-to-start-tre-ford-vs-calgary-stampeders/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/elks-qb-ford-to-start-vs-stampeders-bethel-thompson-won-t-dress-1.2186474
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/09/report-stamps-could-pivot-to-shiltz-on-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/

https://3downnation.com/2024/10/08/calgary-stampeders-sign-longtime-nfl-qb-p-j-walker/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/08/it-certainly-seems-like-p-j-walker-could-be-the-future-of-the-calgary-stampeders/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/stampeders-add-ex-nfl-xfl-qb-p-j-walker-to-practice-roster/

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-saskatchewan-roughriders-set-to-meet-with-second-in-west-division-standings-at-stake-1.2186745

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This is interesting.  Every one of the CFL games last weekend had a larger television audience (in Canada) than the baseball playoffs.
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/09/canadian-football-league-beats-mlb-playoffs-on-tv-in-week-18/

 

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Week 19 picks

https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/10/10/cfl-beat-224/
https://rodpedersen.com/week-19-cfl-picks-2024/

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Power Rankings
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-18/

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10/10 Checking Down
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/checking-down-aj-ouellette-returns-to-practice-for-riders/

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10/10 Game Notes
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/cfl-ca-game-notes-linebackers-headline-thanksgiving-weekend/

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I have bad news.  The Grey Cup will be carried by CBS Sports Network.  That means that those of us in the US will not be able to watch it for free on the league's website.  You can see the game by subscribing to a premier level of Hulu and (I believe) YouTube TV.  I'll go look for a sports bar that can get CBS Sports Network.  Of course, we will still be able to listen to the game's radio broadcast at cfl.ca.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/eye-on-the-prize-111th-grey-cup-headed-to-cbs-sports-network/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/grey-cup-will-be-carried-south-of-border-by-cbs-sports-network-1.2187116
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/10/cbs-sports-network-to-broadcast-111th-grey-cup-in-united-states/

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Playoff Scenarios
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/playoff-implications-for-bombers-argos-on-friday-night-football/

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Early returns for the league's all-star team voting.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/whos-in-the-lead-early-returns-in-all-cfl-voting/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/who-deserves-the-vote-3-all-cfl-defensive-picks/

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Week 19 previews

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/what-s-at-stake-during-thanksgiving-weekend-in-the-cfl-1.2187079
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/ferguson-6-qbs-who-set-the-table-on-thanksgiving-weekend/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/5-players-to-watch-on-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/playoff-implications-for-bombers-argos-on-friday-night-football/

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/jeremiah-masoli-taking-starting-reps-for-ottawa-redblacks-in-return-from-bye-1.2187133
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/10/qb-jeremiah-masoli-takes-first-team-reps-for-redblacks-after-bye-report/

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Thanksgiving memories
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/10/hall-4-magical-football-thanksgiving-weekends-moments/

Edited by GA Russell
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Week 19 (Thanksgiving Weekend) picks

https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-the-lions-snatch-a-home-playoff-game-away-from-the-riders/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-19-picks/
https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-19/

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Week 19 previews

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/3-stats-that-may-loom-large-on-thanksgiving-weekend/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/willie-jefferson-headlines-3-matchups-to-watch-on-friday-night-football/

https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-11th-2024-toronto-argonauts-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-tv-channels-odds/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts-8-7-week-19-preview-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-10-6-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/preview-toronto-at-winnipeg/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/brady-oliveira-winnipeg-bombers-look-to-shine-versus-toronto-argonauts-with-much-at-stake-1.2187357

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/lions-riders-battle-for-second-place-in-west-on-saturday/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/rb-a-j-ouellette-rides-again-for-saskatchewan-vs-b-c-lions/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/rourke-b-c-lions-have-history-on-their-side-versus-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2187842
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders-prepare-for-new-challenge-in-crucial-rematch-with-bc-lions-1.2187621
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/all-star-receiver-alexander-hollins-highlights-key-b-c-lions-returning-vs-riders/

https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-19-edmonton-elks-5-11-at-calgary-stampeders-4-10-preview-odds-injury-report-prediction/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/veteran-qb-matthew-shiltz-makes-first-start-for-calgary-stampeders/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/stamps-elks-kickoff-thanksgiving-weekend-double-header/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/qb-jarret-doege-to-dress-behind-tre-ford-could-see-playing-time-for-elks/

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All-CFL picks
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/landry-my-2024-all-cfl-selections/

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Playoff Scenarios
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/111th-cfl-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/

Edited by GA Russell
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Toronto 14....Winnipeg 11

I guess the story here is how the Argos' defense shut down the Bombers' offense.  I  thought the Bombers would win it in the last minute, but the Argos stopped them before they could get into field goal range.

With the win, the Argos clinched the last remaining playoff spot, and thus eliminated the Ticats.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/recap-toronto-14-winnipeg-11/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/defence-on-full-display-between-argonauts-and-blue-bombers/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-clinch-playoff-spot-prevent-winnipeg-blue-bombers-from-locking-up-west-1.2188041
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/toronto-argonauts-clinch-final-cfl-playoff-spot-eliminate-rival-hamilton-tiger-cats/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/winnipeg-blue-bombers-miss-opportunities-in-loss-to-toronto-10-other-thoughts/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/toronto-sack-exchange-finds-bull-market-against-bombers-13-other-thoughts/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-toronto-argonauts-14-winnipeg-blue-bombers-11-argos-edge-blue-bombers-clinch-playoff-spot/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/argonauts-beat-bombers-to-punch-playoff-ticket/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/3-stats-that-defined-torontos-week-19-win-over-winnipeg/

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Week 19 previews

https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-12th-2024-edmonton-elks-vs-calgary-stampeders-bc-lions-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-tv-channels-odds/

https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-8-8-week-18-preview-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-8-7-1-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds-keys-to-the-game-player-to-watch/#google_vignette
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/saskatchewan-roughriders-8-7-1-week-19-preview-vs-bc-lions-8-8-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/rourke-b-c-lions-have-history-on-their-side-versus-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2187842
https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/home-playoff-game-at-stake-as-riders-host-lions-in-western-showdown/
https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/no-scruffy-rider-pride-isnt-dead-or-on-life-support/

https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/calgary-stampeders-4-10-week-19-preview-vs-edmonton-elks-5-11-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-look-to-end-slump-vs-edmonton-elks-1.2187958

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Edmonton 23....Calgary 18

Tre Ford vs. Matthew Shiltz.  Low-scoring game that got very interesting in the fourth quarter.  The Elks led 17-5 after three.  Then the Stamps scored two touchdowns to take the lead.  The Elks got a touchdown to take the lead back.  The Stamps came back in the final minute, and on the game's last play the pass to Begelton fell incomplete in the end zone.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/recap-edmonton-23-calgary-18/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/elks-sweep-season-series-over-stampeders/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-elks-calgary-stampeders-cfl-football-1.7351405
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/calgary-stampeders-continue-slide-gets-swept-by-elks-six-other-thoughts/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/elks-bring-out-the-brooms-sweep-season-series-with-stamps-seven-other-thoughts/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/3-stats-that-defined-edmontons-week-19-win-over-calgary/

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Sask 39....BC 8

The Lions were never in it.  The fact is, the Lions' offense has not been particularly good since Rourke returned.  

With the win, the Riders clinched (at least) second place.  With the loss, the Lions will finish third.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/recap-saskatchewan-39-bc-8/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/roughriders-shut-down-lions-to-secure-home-playoff-game/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/roughriders-home-playoff-game-1.7351510
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/saskatchewan-roughriders-clinch-home-playoff-game-move-within-one-point-of-first-place/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/13/b-c-lions-wave-the-white-flag-surrender-home-field-advantage-in-blowout-loss-to-riders-xx-other-thoughts/
https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-secure-home-playoff-game-dominate-lions-at-mosaic-stadium/
https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-october-13/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/3-stats-that-defined-saskatchewans-week-19-win-over-bc/

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Thanksgiving previews

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/13/als-depth-a-challenge-for-redblacks-on-thanksgiving/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/13/backup-qbs-take-centre-stage-for-als-redblacks/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/alouettes-qb-davis-alexander-to-start-vs-redblacks-with-cody-fajardo-absent-1.2188471
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/13/alouettes-to-start-qb-davis-alexander-on-thanksgiving-day/

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Montreal 19....Ottawa 12

Well, this was a bummer.  I have had problems this year with the radio stations that carry the Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary games.  I was unable to listen to either the Montreal or Ottawa stations today.  The game was carried on the CBS Sports cable channel, so it was not available to watch (in the US) on the league's website.  So I missed the game.

It was Davis Alexander vs. Jeremiah Masoli.  The Als led from start to finish.  The Redblacks have not won since Sept. 7.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/14/recap-montreal-19-ottawa-12-2/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/14/als-beat-redblacks-to-close-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/montreal-alouettes-sweep-redblacks-hand-ottawa-fourth-straight-loss-1.2188917
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-montreal-alouettes-19-ottawa-redblacks-12-alouettes-defense-shines-in-defensive-battle/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/14/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-week-19-win-over-ottawa/

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JC Abbott selects his 2024 All-Rookie team.
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/14/presenting-the-2024-cfl-all-rookie-team/

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Week 20 picks

https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/10/17/cfl-beat-225/
https://rodpedersen.com/week-20-cfl-picks-2024/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-20-picks/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-the-argos-lock-up-second-in-the-east/
https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-20/

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Power Rankings
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-19/

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Week 20 previews

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/17/costabile-3-storylines-to-watch-in-week-20/

https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/calgary-stampeders-4-11-week-18-preview-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats-6-10-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats-6-10-week-20-preview-vs-calgary-stampeders-4-11-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-18th-2024-calgary-stampeders-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats-tv-channels-odds/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/17/mitchell-shiltz-square-off-as-ticats-host-stamps/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/qb-play-headlines-3-matchups-to-watch-on-friday-night-football/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/cfl-hamilton-1.7355772
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/17/rookie-rb-greg-bell-returns-for-ticats-vs-stamps/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/17/ferguson-5-paths-to-a-win-for-argos-redblacks/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/argos-host-redblacks-seeking-home-playoff-game/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-host-ottawa-redblacks-in-important-east-division-contest-1.2191511

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/fajardo-adams-jr-battle-to-close-out-week-20/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/vernon-adams-b-c-lions-look-to-reset-against-league-leading-montreal-alouettes-1.2191653
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/qb-cody-fajardo-listed-as-alouettes-starter-despite-no-practice-in-two-weeks/

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10/18 Checking Down
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/checking-down-greg-bell-listed-as-available-for-ticats-vs-stamps/

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10/18 Game Notes
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/cfl-ca-game-notes-canadians-lead-the-way/

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Whit Tucker has died at 83.  RIP.

I had his bubble gum card in 1964.

Image result for whit tucker ottawa topps images

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Playoff Scenarios
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/111th-cfl-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-week-20/

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Hamilton 42....Calgary 20

The Ticats led 30-9 at the half.  Mitchell had a very good day against his former team.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/recap-hamilton-42-calgary-20/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/tiger-cats-offence-erupts-in-win-against-stampeders/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bo-levi-mitchell-s-five-touchdown-passes-lead-hamilton-tiger-cats-past-calgary-stampeders-1.2191744
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/stampeders-settle-for-cfl-basement-with-loss-to-ticats-five-other-thoughts/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/bo-levi-mitchell-dominates-tiger-cats-defeat-stampeders-42-20-five-other-thoughts/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/i-wanted-to-beat-the-brakes-off-them-ex-stampeders-qb-bo-levi-mitchell-surpasses-5000-yard-mark-against-former-team/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-hamilton-tiger-cats-42-calgary-stampeders-20-ticats-dominate-in-high-scoring-affair/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-week-20-win-over-calgary/

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With the loss, the Stampeders have clinched the #1 draft pick.
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/calgary-stampeders-clinch-first-overall-pick-in-2025-cfl-draft/

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The Ticats will retire Garney Henley's number.
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/hamilton-tiger-cats-to-retire-legendary-db-rec-garney-henleys-number-26-jersey/

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BC - Montreal preview
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-8-9-week-20-preview-vs-montreal-alouettes-12-3-1-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds-keys-to-the-game-player-to-watch/

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Rod Smith mentioned during the Argos game that Whit Tucker retired in 1970, and he still holds the career record for pass reception average - 22 yards.

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Toronto 38....Ottawa 31

Whoa, Nellie!  The Argos led 14-0 after one, 28-6 after two, and 38-6 after three.  The Redblacks outscored them 25-0 in the fourth.  On the last play of the game, the Redblacks lateralled the ball a number of times in the vain attempt to score one more time.  Take a look at the recap video to see two beautiful Lewis Ward short kickoffs which the Redblacks recovered.

With the Argo victory, the final standings of the East are set.

1. Montreal
2. Toronto
3. Ottawa
4. Hamilton

The Redblacks have now lost five straight.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/recap-toronto-38-ottawa-31/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/argos-hold-off-redblacks-to-secure-home-playoff-game/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-clinch-second-in-east-with-home-win-over-redblacks-1.2191958
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/argos-clinch-home-playoff-game-with-victory-over-redblacks/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/argos-fourth-quarter-collapse-might-not-be-a-bad-thing-12-other-thoughts-on-torontos-win-over-ottawa/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/ottawas-late-surge-isnt-enough-in-loss-to-argos-nine-other-thoughts/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-toronto-argonauts-38-ottawa-redblacks-31-argos-hold-off-late-redblacks-surge/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/3-stats-that-defined-torontos-win-over-ottawa-in-week-20/

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BC 27....Montreal 3

The Lions started Adams this week, and the team responded very, very well.  BC has the bye next week, and Adams may be their starter in the Western Semi-Final.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/recap-bc-27-montreal-3/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/adams-jr-returns-to-lead-lions-to-win-over-als/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/vernon-adams-jr-shines-in-return-as-bc-lions-cruise-past-montreal-alouettes-1.2192050
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/vernon-adams-jr-resurrects-b-c-lions-in-blowout-win-over-montreal-11-other-thoughts/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/alouettes-get-pummeled-in-b-c-leave-with-more-questions-than-answers-eight-other-thoughts/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-bc-lions-27-montreal-alouettes-3-lions-dominate-in-convincing-win/
https://rodpedersen.com/cfl-saturday-lions-argos-pull-off-clutch-wins/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/3-stats-that-defined-bcs-week-20-win-over-montreal/

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-coach-rick-campbell-indicates-vernon-adams-jr-will-remain-starter-in-playoffs-1.2192068
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/it-was-vas-team-b-c-lions-players-throw-support-behind-vernon-adams-jr-after-quarterback-switch/

 

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I forgot to mention that the Redblacks/Argos game (as all such games do) reminded me of the '63 Rose Bowl.  That was a game I won't forget!

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So here we go.  The last week of the season!

Week 21 picks

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-21-picks-3/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/weekly-predictor-will-the-elks-beat-toronto/

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Power Rankings
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/amsoil-power-rankings-whos-playoff-ready/

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Playoff Scenarios
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/111th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-bombers-riders-eye-first-in-west/

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Week 21 preview
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/west-bye-up-for-grabs-in-final-week-of-cfl-season-on-tsn-1.2193279

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Week 21 picks

https://3downnation.com/2024/10/25/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-winnipeg-blue-bombers-clinch-first-place/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-21-picks/
https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-21/

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Power Rankings
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-20/

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Week 21 previews

https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-25th-2024-hamilton-vs-ottawa-toronto-vs-edmonton-tv-channels-odds/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/webb-headlines-3-matchups-to-watch-on-friday-night-football/

https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats-7-10-week-21-preview-vs-ottawa-redblacks-8-8-final-playoff-tune-up-at-td-place/

https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts-10-7-week-21-preview-vs-edmonton-elks-6-11-season-finale-at-commonwealth-stadium/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/elks-game-day-preview-end-of-the-road/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/24/tre-ford-to-start-edmonton-elks-regular-season-finale-against-argonauts/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/elks-tre-ford-aims-to-end-strong-amidst-questions-about-future-against-argonauts-on-tsn-1.2194685

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/als-host-bombers-who-seek-west-division-supremacy/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-look-to-clinch-west-title-against-east-champion-montreal-alouettes-1.2195260

https://3downnation.com/2024/10/25/qb-jake-maier-to-start-stampeders-regular-season-finale/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/riders-stamps-close-out-regular-season-saturday-night/

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MOP analysis
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/mop-watch-breaking-down-team-nominees/

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History to be made?
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/salim-valji-canadians-brady-oliveira-justin-mcinnis-on-the-cusp-of-cfl-history-1.2195254

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GA Russell's Week 21 picks

Winnipeg at Montreal (I pick the Bombers to win, and thus clinch first place.)

Calgary at Sask (If the Bombers lose, I pick the Riders to win, and thus clinch first place.)

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This thread's view count today is 411,700; which is an increase of 2,900 in the past 21 days.

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Ottawa 37....Hamilton 31

Fun game.  Lots of lead changes.  Mitchell broke Burris's team record for passing yards in a season.  Ottawa won it with a goal line stand at the end.  The Redblacks ended their five-game losing streak.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/recap-ottawa-37-hamilton-31/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/redblacks-end-losing-run-with-victory-against-tiger-cats/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/ottawa-redblacks-down-hamilton-tiger-cats-to-halt-losing-streak-heading-into-playoffs-1.2195619
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/redblacks-win-in-more-ways-than-one-against-ticats-nine-other-thoughts/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/tiger-cats-end-season-in-fitting-fashion-afte-37-31-loss-to-redblacks/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-ottawa-redblacks-37-hamilton-tiger-cats-31-redblacks-edge-tiger-cats-in-high-scoring-eastern-battle/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/25/3-stats-that-defined-ottawas-week-21-win-over-hamilton/

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Edmonton 31....Toronto 30

The Argos left their two best players (Kelly and Carey) at home.  That said, this was one of the most fun games of the year.  Lead changes galore.  The Elks won it in overtime with a Julien walk-off punt rouge.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/recap-edmonton-31-toronto-30/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/elks-end-season-with-walk-off-overtime-win-over-argos/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-end-season-with-walk-off-rouge-to-down-toronto-argonauts-in-overtime-1.2195680
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/argos-hit-milestones-come-up-short-in-overtime-loss-in-edmonton-11-other-thoughts/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/i-trust-him-elks-jarious-jackson-explains-logic-behind-punter-jake-juliens-game-winning-rouge-in-ot/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/edmonton-elks-punt-their-way-to-overtime-victory-six-other-thoughts/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-toronto-argonauts-30-edmonton-elks-31-thrilling-week-21-showdown/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/3-stats-that-defined-edmontons-week-21-win-over-toronto/

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Winnipeg 28....Montreal 27

The Als led the entire game, but the Bombers came back in the second half, and won it with a Castillo walk-off field goal.  With the win, the Bombers clinched first place.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/recap-winnipeg-28-montreal-27/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/bombers-win-west-division-with-walk-off-field-goal/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/sergio-castillo-kicks-long-field-goal-on-final-play-as-blue-bombers-beat-alouettes-to-clinch-west-1.2195870
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/winnipeg-blue-bombers-clinch-first-place-in-west-for-fourth-straight-year/
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/winnipeg-blue-bombers-channel-dorothy-ride-wind-home-for-west-final-11-other-thoughts/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-winnipeg-blue-bombers-28-montreal-alouettes-27-bombers-edge-als-in-thrilling-finish/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/3-stats-that-defined-winnipegs-week-21-win-over-montreal/

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Calgary 27....Sask 12

With the Bombers' clinching of first place, Mace decided to play his second-stringers.  This was the Stamps' first road victory of the year.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/recap-calgary-27-saskatchewan-12/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/stampeders-defeat-roughriders-in-regular-season-finale/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/event/calgary-stampeders-saskatchewan-roughriders-20241026/10798096
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/3-stats-that-defined-calgarys-week-21-win-over-saskatchewan/

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Randy Ambrosie announced that he will retire as Commissioner next year.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/randy-ambrosie-to-retire-from-role-as-cfl-commissioner-in-2025/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/randy-ambrosie-announces-he-s-retiring-in-2025-1.2195824
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/26/randy-ambrosie-out-as-cfl-commissioner-after-grey-cup-report/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/randy-ambrosie-to-retire-from-role-as-canadian-football-league-commissioner-in-2025/

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Semi-Finals previews

Note that both of this year's Semi-Finals will be played on Saturday.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/26/matchups-set-semi-final-saturday-heads-to-toronto-and-saskatchewan/
https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-semi-final-saturday-heads-to-toronto-and-saskatchewan-november-2nd/

 

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Week 21 Plays of the Week
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/big-plays-aplenty-in-timber-mart-plays-of-the-week/

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Power Rankings
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/28/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-bombers-go-as-the-wind-blows/

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Analyses of the three worst teams

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/mmqb-one-question-for-each-non-playoff-team/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/uncertainty-looms-over-promising-finish-as-elks-head-into-off-season-1.2196760
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/27/weve-been-declining-as-an-organization-stampeders-grapple-with-impending-changes-after-losing-season/

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Edmonton's free agent list
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/27/the-edmonton-elks-potential-2025-free-agent-list/

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Week 21 reviews

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-21-3/
https://rodpedersen.com/week-21-cfl-wrap/

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Semi-Final previews

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/how-to-watch-cfl-s-divsionsal-semifinals-on-tsn-tsn-ca-1.2196603

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/3-stats-that-could-loom-large-in-the-eastern-semi-final-2/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/head-to-head-who-has-the-edge-in-the-eastern-semi-final-2/

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/3-stats-that-could-loom-large-in-the-western-semi-final-2/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/28/head-to-head-who-has-the-edge-in-the-western-semi-final-3/

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Dave Dickenson will be back as both GM and Head Coach next year.

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/dave-dickenson-to-return-as-stampeders-coach-and-general-manager-next-season-1.2196715
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/28/standing-pat-dave-dickenson-to-return-as-head-coach-gm-of-calgary-stampeders-in-2025/

Edited by GA Russell

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