Insight and Analysis
By the Numbers: Reilly strong-arms Esks
Mike Reilly was in on all five Esks touchdowns while he didn’t turn the ball over, leading the Esks to a thorough 45-31 win over the Stamps in the Western Final.
By the Numbers: Ball security key for REDBLACKS
The Ticats out-gained the REDBLACKS in Sunday’s Eastern Final, but for Ottawa not turning the ball over played a huge role in booking a ticket to the 103rd Grey Cup.
Q&A: Warren Moon talks Esks, QBs, Hank and more
From the Eskimo glory days to quarterbacks playing longer in their careers, Warren Moon talks to Justin Dunk about all things football ahead of Sunday’s Division Finals.
Landry: Eastern Final a collision of unstoppable forces
What happens when two unstoppable forces collide? CFL.ca’s Don Landry says we’ll find out on Sunday, when the Ticats’ aggressive defence meets Ottawa’s league-leading offence.
Morris: Rogers, Watkins relishing one-on-one showdown
Eric Rogers and Patrick Watkins are two of the top players in the league at their respective positions and are aware of the challenges each bring to the position.
Nye: 5 Factors to pay attention to in Division Finals
There are plenty of storylines to pay attention to as the Division Finals approach and Jamie Nye gives a list of five major factors to focus on.
Dunk: Moon says rest should help Esks
With 21 days between their regular season finale and the Western Final, the Eskimos look to follow a team that thrived in similar circumstances: Warren Moon and the ’81 Esks.
Cauz: A roaring start to the Grey Cup Playoffs
Hamilton’s second-half dramatics in a win over the Argos set the perfect tone for the 2015 Grey Cup Playoffs, and CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz thinks it’ll only get better.
Steinberg’s MMQB: Medlock money again for Ticats
The Ticats gutted out a tough effort on Sunday, but the biggest reason they’re heading to the Eastern Final? Special teams, writes CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg in his MMQB.
Morris: Jennings looking to follow a familiar path
After a successful regular season for Jonathon Jennings, the playoffs will bring new twists and turns. No one knows this more than this week’s counterpart, Bo Levi Mitchell.
Cauz: 10 players of interest heading into this weekend
CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz takes a look at 10 players that he believes are the most interesting to watch in the first round of the playoffs.
Nye: The do’s and don’ts of CFL Playoff Pick ‘Em
Jamie Nye explores how to approach the playoff edition of CFL PickEm where there are unique rules on tiebreakers. Who does he see advancing?
Harris: Underdog Lions aren’t scared of anything
The BC Lions have a difficult path ahead, but running back Andrew Harris points out his team has proven it can hang with the CFL’s elite. Are the Lions up to the task?
Morris: Lions defence ready to shoulder load
Led by Adam Bighill, the Lions’ defence improved in the second half of the season but the group knows they’ll be in tough against the Stamps’ offence.
Landry: 5 takeaways from Week 20
The Argos may want to find some room in the lineup for Diontae Spencer after a standout showing. CFL.ca’s Don Landry is back with his takeaways from Week 20.
Steinberg’s MMQB: It’s playoff time!
After a thrilling finish to the regular season in Week 20, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg zeroes in on playoff matchups in this week’s Monday Morning Quarterback.
QB Scorecard and Starters: Smith stands out in finale
Brett Smith ranks highly after leading a fourth quarter comeback. Justin Dunk checks in with his QB Scorecard and his starters of the week.
Steinberg’s 3-Minute Warning: Argos must finish strong
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg looks at the weekend ahead in his 3-Minute Warning, starting with an Argos team that must finish the season strong before the playoffs start.
Morris: Desjardins’ vision fuels torrid Ottawa turnaround
CFL.ca’s Jim Morris spoke with Ottawa GM Marcel Desjardins who says that his club has exceeded even his expectations as the playoffs near.
Nye: Don’t count out Argonauts just yet in wide open East
Despite experiencing some bumps Jamie Nye says that considering Hamilton’s injuries, Ottawa’s youth and Toronto’s fire-power, nobody should sleep on the Argos.
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