Insight and Analysis

Nye: Playoff experience could be the difference for Riders

November 14, 2014 | Jamie Nye
The Saskatchewan Roughriders enter the Western Semi-Final with one big difference from their opponents, as they are a team full of playoff experience.

2014 CFL.ca Game Notes: A look at the Semi-Finals

November 14, 2014 | CFL.ca Staff
The playoffs are finally here, and the 2014 CFL.ca Game Notes are back to provide all you need to know about Sunday’s Nov. 16 Semi-Final matchups.

Campbell: Eskimos eager for Sunday’s Rider rematch

November 14, 2014 | dave-campbell
The Edmonton Eskimos aren’t sick of seeing their Western rival just yet. In fact, as CFL.ca’s Dave Campbell writes, Sunday’s rematch with the Riders is a welcomed affair.

Morris: Lions’ ‘D’ looking to be dominant once again

November 14, 2014 | Jim Morris
The Lions defence was one of the best all year but the last two weeks have been their worst all year as they look to get back to dominance against the Als.

Moffat: Bigger forces at play for Als’ returner Gilyard

November 13, 2014 | rick-moffat
With James Rodgers’ status up in the air for Sunday’s Eastern Semi-Final, Mardy Gilyard could be primed to take over. CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat explains why he’ll be extra ...

Semi-Final Predictions: CFL.ca writers make their picks

November 13, 2014 | CFL.ca Staff
With two great Semi-Final matchups fast approaching, the CFL.ca columnists weigh in with their playoff picks. The Eastern and Western Semi-Finals are set to go on Nov. 16.

Dunk: Up-and-down season leads Ticats to Final

November 13, 2014 | Justin Dunk
As the Ticats await the Montreal Alouettes for the Eastern Final, CFL.ca’s Justin Dunk reflects on a wild season that led to the Ticats’ first division title since 1998.

Nye: 5 things to watch in the Western Semi-Final

November 13, 2014 | Jamie Nye
CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye weighs in on his top five things to watch as the Riders begin the path to repeating. The biggest one could be emotion.

Vote in the Weekly Say: Semi-Finals edition!

November 13, 2014 | CFL.ca Staff
Ahead of each weekend of CFL action, fans can vote in a series of polls intended to cover some of the weekend’s major storylines. Be sure to have your say!

Campbell: Can the Eskimos win with Matt Nichols?

November 13, 2014 | dave-campbell
With the news that Matt Nichols and not Mike Reilly will start the Esks’ Western Semi-Final on Nov. 16 vs. the Riders, CFL.ca’s Dave Campbell considers Edmonton’s chances.

Morris: Lulay with the team, but Glenn likely to lead the way

November 12, 2014 | Jim Morris
Travis Lulay will travel east with the Lions but as CFL.ca’s Jim Morris explains, don’t expect him to see much playing time as Kevin Glenn will lead the team into Montreal.

Moffat: Als believe they’ve discovered winning recipe

November 12, 2014 | rick-moffat
As the Nov. 16 Eastern Semi-Final approaches, the Montreal Alouettes believe they’ve found their winning recipe. CFL.ca’s Rick Moffat fills us in on what that could be.

Into the Spotlight: Top 30 players to watch in the playoffs

November 12, 2014 | Jeff Krever
With the playoffs set to get away and the spotlight glowing, we look at the top 30 players you should keep an eye on over the next few weeks. Who are you most excited to watch?

Pedersen: For Riders fans, the wait is finally over

November 11, 2014 | Rod Pedersen
After a long 18-game season full of so many twists and turns, the wait is finally over for Riders fans: the defending Grey Cup Champions are set to defend their title in the playoffs.

Cauz: The matter of the 2014 playoff pivots

November 11, 2014 | Matthew Cauz
With a few proven performers mixed in among plenty of new blood under centre heading into the 2014 Playoffs, CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz weighs in on this year’s playoff pivots.

Bad blood brewing between Esks, Riders ahead of Nov. 16

November 11, 2014 | CFL.ca Staff
Set to play for the fourth time in seven games, the Riders and Eskimos can agree on one thing ahead of their Western Semi-Final matchup on Nov. 16 – they don’t like each other.

Landry: Argos ‘not far away’ from a championship in 2015

November 10, 2014 | Don Landry
Scott Milanovich had to help the Argos wade through a number of issues this year and despite missing the playoffs he still believes they are not too far off.

Pinty’s Power Rankings: Ticats claw right back

November 10, 2014 | CFL.ca Staff
After being bounced temporarily by the red-hot Alouettes, the Ticats made a bold statement by taking their first East Division crown since 1998. Where will it land them?

Cliff Notes: Semi-Finals Edition

November 10, 2014 | CFL.ca Staff
After a wild Week 20 finish, CFL.ca Cliff Notes looks back on what we learned in the season’s final week and how it can be applied to the 2014 CFL Playoffs.

Steinberg’s MMQB: The real season begins!

November 10, 2014 | Pat Steinberg
So much in the 2014 CFL regular season came down to the final four matchups, but as CFL.ca’s Monday Morning Quarterback Pat Steinberg writes, the best is still on its way.
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