Playoffs
Stage is Set: 2017 Playoffs kick off on Semi-Final Sunday
After a week of preparation, the Roughriders, REDBLACKS, Eskimos and Blue Bombers are set to kickoff the 2017 Grey Cup Playoffs. CFL.ca has sideline-to-sideline coverage with news, analysis, ...
Bombers, Esks settle their differences in Western Semi
Matt Nichols gets the call for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who look to win their third straight against Edmonton and advance in the post-season in Sunday’s Western Semi-Final.
O’Leary: Nichols, Reilly two friends that will turn foe come kickoff
The two centrepieces of the Western Semi-Final are as close as two quarterbacks could be off the field but once kickoff hits on Sunday afternoon, it all goes out the window.
Sewell doubles down on prediction, says it’s not ignorance, it’s fact
Three days after throwing some gas on the Western Semi-Final fire, Almondo Sewell doubled down on comments he made predicting an Edmonton win.
REDBLACKS, Riders square off in Eastern Semi-Final
Two evenly-matched teams collide for the third time in 2017, when the Riders and REDBLACKS meet in the Eastern Semi-Final at Ottawa’s TD Place.
O’Leary: Injuries behind him, Konar finds footing in Esks defence
Adam Konar’s first two seasons with the Eskimos were riddled with injuries but now he’s healthy and thriving in the Green and Gold’s defence. CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary ...
Nye: Riders’ depth can carry them to the Grey Cup
When the injury bug bites at this time of year, it can bite hard and the impact can derail your entire Grey Cup hopes. As Jamie Nye writes, that shouldn’t be an issue for the Riders.
All Systems Go: Nichols listed as starter for Bombers in WSF
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released their depth chart Saturday morning and it appears as though they are set to go with Matt Nichols under centre in Sunday’s Western semi-Final.
Status Report: Who’s in and who’s out for Sunday’s Semis?
Who hits 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: With Sinopoli out, who moves the sticks for the REDBLACKS?
For the Ottawa REDBLACKS, Brad Sinopoli’s absence will most be felt on second down. Can anyone else help Ottawa’s offence move the sticks? CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson writes.
The Waggle, Ep. 78: All Things Eastern Semi-Final
These two teams split results in two 1-point games this season. How do you predict this one? James and Davis dive into what will surely be an exciting matchup between the Saskatchewan Roughriders ...
O’Leary: The Matt Nichols watch takes another twist
CFL.ca’s senior columnist Chris O’Leary reports from Winnipeg where it was anything but normal when the Bombers hit the practice field.
CFL.ca Game Notes: A look at the Division Semi-Finals
Here is everything you need to know heading into the Division Semi-Finals.
Nye: Ranking all 6 defences in the playoffs
If the football cliché ‘defence wins championships’ is going to play out in the CFL Playoffs, let’s take a look at the six defences and where they rank going into the post season.
Which X-factors could change Semi-Final Sunday?
Who can change a game in a single play? We look at one X-factor on offence and defence for every team on Semi-Final Sunday.
Bombers’ RB Timothy Flanders exits practice with injury
Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Timothy Flanders went down near the end of Friday’s practice with what looked to be a lower leg injury.
Audible: Nichols misses practice due to birth of his child
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols was not at Bombers practice on Friday.
Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers make their semi-final picks
The post-season brings a fresh slate for everyone involved, but the writers believe they’ve got a good read on Sunday’s Eastern and Western Semi-Final matchups.
Ferguson: Who will play the hero in the Eastern Semi?
With a full arsenal of offensive playmakers on both teams, Marshall Ferguson breaks down targeted touch percentage to look at who could make the difference in the ESF.
The Waggle, Ep. 77: All Things Western Semi-Final
We’re diving deep looking into the Western Semi-Final. We get into the health of both teams, weigh all the matchups and make our predictions! We also check in with Darren Bauming in ...
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