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Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the 111th Grey Cup

Game Preview
 
Ready for Redemption: Argos, Bombers meet in 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca’s Don Landry gets you set for the 111th Grey Cup with this preview of the big game. Kickoff is slated for 6:00 p.m. ET.
In my Words
 
In My Words | Nick Arbuckle: Thanks, Dad
Ahead of starting for the Toronto Argonauts in the 111th Grey Cup, Nick Arbuckle shares how his father, Steve, shaped him into the player and man he is and how that will help him on Sunday.
Lineups
 
Depth Charts: How the teams will line up in the 111th Grey Cup
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Toronto Argonauts have released their official rosters and depth charts ahead of the 111th Grey Cup.
Picks
 
The Weekly Say: Who will win the 111th Grey Cup?
With the 111th Grey Cup quickly approaching, CFL.ca’s writers offer up their opinions around top performers, award winners and who will win on Sunday.
 
Weekly Predictor: Will the Argos win the 111th Grey Cup?
Who is CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye picking this week? Find out in his Weekly Predictor ahead of the 111th Grey Cup kicking off on Sunday.
 
CFL Simulation: Bombers remain 111th Grey Cup favourites
The CFL Simulation is picking the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to top the Toronto Argonauts on Sunday in the 111th Grey Cup.
Matchups and players to watch
 
Cauz: 5 matchups to watch in the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz brings you five matchups to watch on Sunday during the 111th Grey Cup.
 
Costabile: 3 ways Benjie Franklin will impact 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile takes a look at three ways Argonauts defensive back Benjie Franklin could make an impact in Sunday’s 111th Grey Cup.
 
3 ways Willie Jefferson will impact the 111th Grey Cup
Willie Jefferson impacts a game every time he steps onto the field. Check out three ways he may do so on Sunday for the 111th Grey Cup.
 
3 ways the Argos D-line will impact the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca brings you three ways the Toronto Argonauts defensive line can impact the 111th Grey Cup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday at BC Place.
 
3 ways Makai Polk will impact the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at three ways that Toronto Argonauts receiver Makai Polk can impact the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday.
 
3 ways Tyrell Ford will impact the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca brings you three reasons why Tyrell Ford could make a difference in the 111th Grey Cup.
 
3 ways Ka'Deem Carey can impact the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at three ways that Toronto Argonauts’ running back Ka’Deem Carey can impact the 111th Grey Cup.
 
O'Leary: 3 ways it can work for Nick Arbuckle and the Argos
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at three ways that the Toronto Argonauts and Nick Arbuckle can make his last-second start in the coming 111th Grey Cup a success.
 
Landry: 3 ways Ontaria Wilson can impact the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca’s Don Landry brings you three different Ontaria Wilson Pro Football Focus stats that could lead to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver impacting the 111th Grey Cup.
 
Landry: 3 keys to Janarion Grant's success
Returner Janarion Grant has been a gamebreaker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2024. CFL.ca’s Don Landry takes a look at three reason why.
 
Steinberg: 4 Canadians to watch in the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg brings you four Canadian players to watch during the 111th Grey Cup between the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
 
Ferguson: Polar opposites at quarterback in 111th Grey Cup matchup
It’s certainly not the QB matchup anyone expected, writes CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson, but the 111th Grey Cup gives us a storyline-rich pairing in Nick Arbuckle and Zach Collaros.
 
Ferguson: 6 factors that could determine this year’s Grey Cup
CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson breaks down six X-factors that will determine the 111th Grey Cup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts.
Five Things to Know
 
5 things to know about the Bombers ahead of the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca’s Don Landry brings you five things to know about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers ahead of their 111th Grey Cup matchup with the Toronto Argonauts.
 
5 things to know about the Argos ahead of the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary shares five things to know about the Toronto Argonauts as they head into the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Insight and Analysis
 
Steinberg: 5 fresh faces who helped the Bombers win the West
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg turns the spotlight on five new faces that helped a veteran-heavy Blue Bombers team reach its fifth consecutive Grey Cup this year.
 
Costabile: How the Bombers can win 111th Grey Cup
With the 111th Grey Cup on the horizon, CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile takes a look at four keys to victory for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
 
Steinberg: How the Argos can win the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg brings you four ways the Toronto Argonauts can come out on top against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 111th Grey Cup.
 
Costabile: 5 storylines to watch in the 111th Grey Cup
From Nick Arbuckle getting the start for the Argonauts to Winnipeg’s shutdown secondary, CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile has five storylines to watch in the 111th Grey Cup.
 
Landry: 5 ways Argos' QB coach Mike Miller can help Arbuckle in the 111th Grey Cup
Toronto Argonauts’ quarterback coach Mike Miller spoke to CFL.ca’s Don Landry about preparing Nick Arbuckle for the 111th Grey Cup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.
 
Landry: Jordan Younger keeps finding answers for Bombers' D
CFL.ca’s Don Landry spoke to Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ defensive coordinator about all things Bombers defence ahead of the 111th Grey Cup.
 
Landry: 5 preparation secrets for the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca’s Don Landry asked the players on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts about their preparation secrets for the 111th Grey Cup.
 
Landry: Co-defensive coordinators offer Argos collective strength
Toronto Argonauts’ co-defensive coordinators Kevin Eiben and Will Fields helped guide the team to the 111th Grey Cup, writes CFL.ca’s Don Landry.
 
Head-to-Head: Who has the edge in the 111th Grey Cup?
CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson gives you a thorough position-by-position breakdown to help you get primed up for the 111th Grey Cup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts.
 
3 stats that may loom large in the 111th Grey Cup
CFL.ca brings you three stats that may loom large in the 111th Grey Cup between the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday at BC Place.
 
The 111th Grey Cup Players Survey: Punt the onside punt away?
What rule would you change? Who has the brightest future in the league? Where should the CFL expand to? CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary asked players these questions and more for a 111th Grey Cup players survey.
Practice Reports
 
Steinberg's Bombers Walkthrough Report: Chilling at BC Place
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg shares notes and observations from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ walkthrough as they prepare for the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday.
 
Steinberg's Argos walkthrough report: One heck of a buzz
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg attended the Toronto Argonauts’ final walkthrough as they prepare for the 111th Grey Cup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.
 
Steinberg: How Zach Collaros led the Bombers to the 111th Grey Cup game
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg looks at Zach Collaros, who is the centre of this prolonged stretch of Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ greatness, as the team heads into its fifth consecutive Grey Cup game.
 
Steinberg's Argos Practice Report: Human highlight reel
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg checks in from Toronto Argonauts practice on Wednesday ahead of the 111th Grey Cup.
 
Steinberg's Bombers Practice Report: Business as usual
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg takes you inside BC Place for some insights from Winnipeg’s Wednesday practice ahead of the 111th Grey Cup.
 
Steinberg's Argos Practice Report: Best in the biz
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg checks in from BC Place with some thoughts and observations from the Toronto Argonauts’ practice on Thursday.
Looking Back
 
Hall: 7 iconic Grey Cup moments in history
CFL.ca’s Vicki Hall recalls seven of the most iconic Grey Cup moments in history.
 
Steinberg: A look back at the last 7 Grey Cup MVPs
With Grey Cup MVPs on his mind with the 111th Grey Cup drawing closer, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg looks at the last seven MVP winners.
Head Coaches Press Conference
 
O'Shea, Dinwiddie open up on connections with their QBs
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at the confidence that both head coaches in Sunday’s 111th Grey Cup have in their starting quarterbacks, despite both coming into the game through different situations.
 
4 things you may have missed from Head Coaches Conference
CFL.ca brings you four interesting bits from the Ryan Dinwiddie and Mike O’Shea’s press conference in Vancouver during 111th Grey Cup week.
Team Arrivals
 
O'Leary: The 111th Grey Cup, from A to Z
Just in time for the 111th Grey Cup festivities to get underway, CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary gives you a Vancouver-themed Grey Cup A to Z (be sure to pronounce it zed).
 
Landry's 3 takeaways from Toronto's Grey Cup arrival
CFL.ca’s Don Landry shares his three takeaways from the Toronto Argonauts’ arrival into Vancouver Monday night for the 111th Grey Cup.
 
Landry's 3 takeaways from Winnipeg's Grey Cup arrival
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers touched down in Vancouver on Monday night and CFL.ca’s Don Landry has three takeaways from their arrival ahead of the 111th Grey Cup.
Grey Cup Arrival
 
More Than a Trophy: 3 things you may have missed from Grey Cup Arrival
CFL.ca brings you three things you might have missed from the Grey Cup arrival in Vancouver.
Officiating Crew
 
Officiating crew named for 111th Grey Cup
The season’s 10 highest-rated Canadian Football League (CFL) officials will be taking the field for the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 17.
CFL Awards
 
Steinberg: 7 things you missed at the CFL Awards
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg gets you caught up seven things you may have missed at the 2024 CFL Awards presented by Securian Canada.
 
Brady Oliveira owns the night at CFL Awards
Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player and the league’s Most Outstanding Canadian Player at the 2024 CFL Awards in Vancouver, B.C.
 
Oliveira wins George Reed Most Outstanding Player; Most Outstanding Canadian
Brady Oliveira has been named the 2024 George Reed Most Outstanding Player on Thursday night, after being named the league’s Most Outstanding Canadian for the second consecutive season.
 
One More Pick: Rolan Milligan Jr. wins Most Outstanding Defensive Player
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. has been named the CFL’s 2024 Most Outstanding Defensive Player.
 
Green, But Gold: Elks' Nick Anderson named Most Outstanding Rookie
Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson was named Most Outstanding Rookie for the 2024 season at the CFL Awards in Vancouver.
 
Alouettes' Jason Maas named CFL coach of the year
Jason Maas has been named the CFL’s 2024 coach of the year at the CFL Awards, held in Vancouver, B.C.
Grey Cup Week Through the Lens
 
Bombers' final walkthrough before 111th Grey Cup through the lens
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers took the field for their final walkthrough before facing the Toronto Argonauts at BC Place on Sunday in Vancouver.
 
Argos' final walkthrough before 111th Grey Cup through the lens
Images from the Toronto Argonauts final walkthrough practice ahead of the 111th Grey Cup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday at BC Place.
 
CFL Awards winners through the lens
Rolan Milligan Jr. and the rest of the CFL Awards winners posed for photos at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
 
Red Carpet Zone: Stars arrive for the CFL Awards
Images from the Red Carpet at the CFL Awards show in Vancouver, B.C.
 
111th Grey Cup: Thursday Argos Practice
Images from the Thursday Toronto Argonauts practice ahead of the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, BC.
 
111th Grey Cup: Bombers Media Day
Images from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers media day at the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, BC.
 
Through the Lens: Bombers practice on Wednesday
Images from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers practice ahead of the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, B.C.
 
Through the Lens: Argos hit Grey Cup Media Day
Images from the Toronto Argonauts’ media day at the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, B.C.
 
111th Grey Cup: Dinwiddie, O’Shea at Head Coaches Conference
Images from the 111th Grey Cup Head Coaches Conference featuring Mike O’Shea of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Ryan Dinwiddie of the Toronto Argonauts.
 
Just Landed: Argos arrive at 111th Grey Cup
Images from the Toronto Argonauts arriving at the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, BC.
 
Touch Down: Bombers arrive at 111th Grey Cup
Images from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ arrival at the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, BC.
 
All Aboard: 111th Grey Cup Arrival through the lens
Images from the 111th Grey Cup Arrival in Vancouver ahead of the game between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts at BC Place on Sunday.