Eastern Semi-Final
Lions, Ticats look to move forward in Eastern Semi-Final
The BC Lions begin their long road to the 106th Grey Cup presented by Shaw, as they visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Sunday’s Eastern Semi-Final.
The Day Before: Pre-Game comments from all four teams
Watch day-before-game press conferences for the Eastern and Western Semi Finals Finals from Tim Hortons Field and Mosaic Stadium are now available on-demand.
Status Report: Who’s in and who’s out for Sunday’s semis?
Who’s on the injured list? What final adjustments are being made before the biggest game of the season? CFL.ca delivers all the last-minute roster moves ahead of Sunday’s Division Semi-Finals.
Ferguson: Ticats need to find offensive production elsewhere
Without their star receiver Brandon Banks, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will need to find offensive production elsewhere. CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson writes.
CFL.ca Game Notes: A look at the Division Semi-Finals
Sunday’s division semi-finals provide quite the contrast, with one of the CFL’s most intense rivalries lining up side-by-side with a rare cross-division matchup.
Ferguson: Leos newest threats peaking ahead of ESF
Marshall Ferguson reports from Lions practice in Surrey, BC where bold mid-season roster moves have paid off already and could shine through on Sunday in Hamilton.
Which X-factors can change Semi-Final Sunday?
They may not be the big names, but they could easily end up being the unsung heroes of the Grey Cup Playoffs. Here are the X-factors for the division semi-finals.
Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers make their Semi-Final picks
The CFL.ca writers take their swing at the first round of the Grey Cup Playoffs. Is there a clearcut winner in either of Sunday’s tilts?
The Waggle, Ep. 132: Let the (playoff) games begin!
Davis Sanchez is joined by TSN’s Marshall Ferguson to set up the 2018 Conference Semifinals, from BC at Hamilton to Winnipeg at Saskatchewan.
ESF: Intensity ramping up around Lions practice
With the Eastern Semi-Final fast approaching, the intensity is ramping up for the BC Lions. Davis Sanchez and Marshall Ferguson analyze the matchup.
Tabbies preparing for changeup on Lions offence
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will face a new quarterback and running back when they meet the Lions in the Eastern Semi-Final.
Ferguson: Can the Eastern Semi live up to the 33 seconds at BC Place?
It took just 33 seconds for the Lions to come from behind and beat the Tiger-Cats in Week 15. Can we expect the same excitement in the Eastern Semi-Final? CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson writes.
‘So far so good’ for Elimimian in return
BC Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian may be ready to return this weekend in the Eastern Semi-Final against the Tiger-Cats.
The Weekly Say: Who should be the Grey Cup favourite?
In a wide open race for the 106th Grey Cup presented by Shaw, who’s earned the title of Grey Cup favourite? The writers weigh in with The Weekly Say.
No Looking Back: Playoffs a ‘new season’ for Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats aren’t look back at the regular season as they prepare for the Eastern Semi-Final on Sunday.
Analysis: Setting the stage for the 2018 playoffs
Before heading out to cover the teams, Brodie Lawson and Davis Sanchez discuss both of this weekend’s match-ups and what they’ll be looking for this week at practice.
Morris: Lions zone in to stymie ‘Cats ground attack
With a degree in petroleum engineering from Texas Tech, Micah Awe is considered a pretty bright guy. Maybe that’s why the hard-hitting BC Lions’ linebacker appreciates the brilliance of the ...
Report: Elimimian upping practice reps; could start Sunday
According to TSN’s Lowell Ullrich, BC Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian is eyeing a return to the lineup on Sunday, several months after undergoing wrist surgery.
Into the Spotlight: 30 players to watch in the Grey Cup Playoffs
New legends will be born this year, but who? CFL.ca returns with a list of the Top 30 Players to Watch in the Playoffs. A list not so much based on who’s had the best regular season but who could ...
Head to Head: Who has the edge in the Eastern Semi-Final?
The Ticats and Lions match up about as close as their first meeting played out. CFL.ca breaks down who has the edge in the Eastern Semi-Final between the two teams position by position.
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