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2014 CFL.ca Game Notes: A look at Week 19
This week in the CFL, the Argos and Als clash for first in the East while Elimimian aims for the single-season tackles record. For all you need and more on Week 19, click here!
Morris: Two sides of Khreem Smith working well for BC
Khreem Smith is a lesson in contrasts but that works just fine for the Lions defence as he emerges as a gamebreaker heading into the playoffs.
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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!
Moffat: Albertan, Bryn Roy hoping to corral Owens
Growing up in Dalemead, Alberta Bryn Roy has learned a thing or two about rounding up steer and he hopes to use what he learned to corral Chad Owens in Week 19.
Nye: Riders get time to work things out before playoffs
Heading into their second bye week the Riders are looking to adjust and recover from a five game losing streak as they prepare for the playoffs.
Stephen: Rest vs. rust debate begins in Calgary
With two games remaining and first place already clinched, the Stampeders have some tough decisions to make over the next couple of weeks, writes CFL.ca’s Mark Stephen.
Campbell: O’Brien showing promise for Ottawa’s future
Danny O’Brien came into Ottawa looking like a longshot to make the team but now serves as a backup showing plenty of potential and getting a lot more time under centre.
Sack Attack: Are pass rushers taking over the CFL?
While the quarterbacks have always made the most headlines, defensive linemen are also taking advantage of a pass-oriented league – especially since the start of 2013.
Irving: Willy the centre of debate as Bombers close 2014
Drew Willy was the talk of the town during the Bombers’ fast start, and as CFL.ca’s Bob Irving writes, he remains the topic of discussion before the season finale against Calgary.
MOP Watch: Week 18 stock analysis
The watch for Most Outstanding Player is always an intriguing one, and 2014 is no different. CFL.ca considers who’s up and who’s down in the race for MOP.
Riders ‘fighting through the adversity’, says Chamblin
The Riders surrendered 25 straight fourth-quarter points during last weekend’s loss to Calgary, but Head Coach Corey Chamblin says the light at the end of the tunnel seems near.
As crunch time arrives, Ticats can’t afford to look back
With just a single game separating the top three teams in the East, the Ticats are focused on winning their last two games of the season in order to make the playoffs.
Pedersen: Still no panic in Riderville
The Riders are not panicking yet as they had moments that showed that they can be a contending team if they get some of their best weapons back in the playoffs.
Cauz: On Friday night in Ottawa, football helped heal
Friday night’s REDBLACKS game was an emotional one, but as CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz writes, it played a helpful role in some of the lives affected by last week’s tragic events.
Cliff Notes: 8 things we learned from Week 18
After every exciting week of CFL action, CFL.ca looks back at what we learned. Week 18 taught us that the Lions might have a keeper in quarterback John Beck.
Steinberg’s MMQB: The pieces fall into place
With the BC Lions clinching a playoff spot, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg writes that the pieces are falling into place. A wild finish in the East, however, looms large.
Pinty’s Power Rankings: Tide rising for Boatmen
As momentum shifts each week in the East, this weekend the Argos scored a huge victory and a higher spot in the Pinty’s Week 18 Power Rankings.
Stephen: Hufnagel, Stamps focus on details
The Stampeders may have clinched the division title, but as CFL.ca’s Mark Stephen writes, that doesn’t mean they won’t pay any less attention to the details down the stretch.
Campbell: Tragedy sets perspective for REDBLACKS
Wednesday’s tragic events in the Nation’s Capital hit close to home for everyone inside the REDBLACKS organization, CFL.ca’s Don Campbell writes.
Dunk: Grigsby looking to set the record straight
There was no shortage of drama surrounding Nic Grigsby’s departure from Winnipeg but as Justin Dunk explains, there is a need for the elusive back to get back to business.
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