Insight and Analysis
Why Not Them: Harris ready to lead Esks into The Hammer
Trevor Harris helped the Edmonton Eskimos move onto the Eastern Final with a massive performance that nearly saw him break a CFL record in the process.
Despite loss, Jones likes Als fight and spirit
While the Als’ late comeback attempt came up short against Edmonton in the Eastern Semi-Final, the team once again showed their never-say-die attitude.
O’Leary: Maas, Jones reflect on brief time as teammates
Before becoming coaches, Jason Maas and Khari Jones were teammates – though it was short lived. CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary writes.fl
Stamps, Bombers renew tensions in Western Semi-Final
Tensions continue to rise as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders meet for the third time in roughly three weeks, this time in the Western Semi-Final.
O’Leary: Als, Esks ready for battle in the trenches
When the Montreal Alouettes and the Edmonton Eskimos finally line up against each other on Sunday, there will be plenty of flashy matchups that will be after your attention.
There’s the ...
Ferguson: More than meets the eye for ‘Big Play VA’
You know him as ‘Big Play VA’ but maybe it’s more than that, more specific that is.
Vernon Adams Jr. doesn’t look like a big armed quarterback with his relatively thin frame and ability to lose ...
Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers make their Semi-Finals picks
Can Winnipeg and Edmonton take home victories on the road in the playoffs? The CFL.ca writers make their game picks for the Division Semi-Finals.
How can the Esks slow down Vernon Adams Jr.?
For the Edmonton Eskimos, containing Als pivot Vernon Adams Jr. will be a unique challenge. Jason Maas and Kwaku Boateng describe how they can be successful.
O’Leary: Difficult odds don’t faze crossover-bound Esks
History is not on the Edmonton Eskimos’ side, but as Chris O’Leary writes, there’s a first time for everything. Can the Esks run the table in the East?
Swoop Aerial Report: A deep dive on Sunday’s pivots
The 2019 Grey Cup Playoffs are days away from kicking off and there are no shortage of storylines at the quarterback position. Let’s take a closer look with the Swoop Aerial Report.
Landry: Eastern Semi-Final a clash of differing team moods
Heading into the Eastern Semi-Final, the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos are a pair of teams with different feels about them.
Ferguson: National talent paying dividends for Als, Esks
With the Eskimos and Alouettes set to square off in the Eastern Semi-Final, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson writes that Canadian content has played a role in their success.
Fuel to the Fire: Rose determined to prove himself
Winston Rose felt he had something to prove in 2019 after being left off the Division All-Star list last season. CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile writes.
O’Leary: Healthy Gable just what the Esks need
A month after last taking the field, Eskimos’ running back C.J. Gable is ready to play a crucial role in the Eastern Semi-Final. Chris O’Leary writes from Edmonton.
Morris: Claybrooks had the tools; now search for new coach begins
CFL.ca’s Jim Morris reports from BC where DeVone Claybrooks had no shortage of tools available to make the Lions competitive before posting a five-win season.
The Weekly Say: Which three-seed will go further?
Which three-seed has the best chance to run the table and win a Grey Cup? Plus, who’s feeling the pressure of the 2019 playoffs? The CFL.ca writers weigh in.
Numbers Don’t Lie: 3 stats that will define the Western Semi
Set for their third meeting in four weeks, the Stamps and Bombers have had little separation in 2019. What could be the different in Sunday’s Western Semi-Final?
Numbers Don’t Lie: 3 stats that will define the Eastern Semi
They may not be considered Grey Cup favourites, but there’s no reason one of the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos can’t make a deep playoff run this November.
Cauz: Counting down who’s feeling the pressure of Semi-Final Sunday
As the post-season kicks off and the stakes rise, which coaches and quarterbacks are under the most pressure this weekend? CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz ranks them all.
Into the Spotlight: 30 players to watch in the Grey Cup Playoffs
CFL.ca reveals the top 30 players to watch over the next three weeks, a list that considers factors including position, pressure to win, popularity, overall ability, and other various storylines.
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