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November 18, 2011
CFL Playoff Pick 'Em, Division Finals Edition: Welp, that was some old-fashioned barn-burnin', weren't it? Grab a hose and make your picks inside.
posted by DrJohnEvans to fantasy at 02:10 PM - 11 comments
Hamilton by 10
Lions by 10
Lulay
Hamilton
posted by apoch at 03:18 PM on November 18, 2011
Bombers have been my second pick for the East rep in the GC most of the season... since my Argos struggled. T Cats surprised many last week... but can they repeat in -11 temps against a much tougher D?
Bombers by 4
Eskes looked decent last week... but not dominate. Lions are rested, prepped, at home... but can they 3 peat Eskes at home & 4 out of 5 them in a year?
Lions by 3
Lulay
Bombers
posted by argoal at 04:04 PM on November 18, 2011
Winnipeg by 11
British Columbia by 13
Lulay
British Columbia
posted by tommybiden at 08:53 PM on November 18, 2011
Last week my geriatric cat tried to tell me that her favorite Tiger Cats would eat the larks. I ignored her, and all this week she's been letting me know how dumb I am. I'll listen this week.
Hamilton at Winnipeg: Part of my cat's advice to me was that Blue Bombers have nothing on her. If you've ever looked into her litter box, you'd understand that although her bombs are not blue, they are impressive. I'll go with Hamilton by 5.
Edmonton at BC: The cat who allows us to share a dwelling with her has a rooting interest in this one as well. She's not real big on Lions, being striped herself, but cats are cats, and she has to go with the family connection. I'll play along, but I feel that Eskimos might put up a fight. Lions will prevail by 4.
Summing it all up:
Hamilton by 5
BC by 4
Lulay the passing leader
Winnipeg the sack leader
posted by Howard_T at 04:35 PM on November 19, 2011
Winnipeg by 10
B.C. by 6
Lulay
Winnipeg
posted by MrFrisby at 06:54 AM on November 20, 2011
Winnipeg by 9
B.C. by 14
Going against the grain... Glenn
B.C.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 11:20 AM on November 20, 2011
Bugger. First time I've missed the picks in about 5 years.
posted by owlhouse at 08:05 PM on November 20, 2011
Crazy! Hamilton brings the mustard to Montreal's smoked meat, and it results in a good ol' barnburner sandwich. They need overtime to settle things, but in the end, Hamilton prevails and advances to the East Final.
Meanwhile out west, Calgary builds up an early lead, but one tough turnover later, it all falls apart for them. Edmonton coasts into the West Final.
In the bonus rounds, Hamilton and Montreal each score 14 special teams points, and while doing so blow completely through the weekend's over/under.
apoch leads the way with two margins, one bonus, and a big fat five points.
Division Finals
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (8-10) @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-8) (Sunday, November 20)
The eastern intrigue continues! Hamilton's your dark horse, and they were firing on all cylinders last week in the Big O. Winnipeg had a strong early season, but struggled down the stretch, and is coming off a pretty lousy finale. Which team is for real?
TSN.ca Eastern Final Preview
Edmonton Eskimos (11-7) @ B.C. Lions (11-7) (Sunday, November 20)
This storyline is more straightforward. The Eskimos had a great start to the season, but then the Lions roared to life, overcoming a weak start to become the dominant team in the west. We've been looking forward to this matchup all season long. Who's your favourite?
TSN.ca Western Final Preview
Bonus
Name the quarterback who will throw for the most yardage.
2011 CFL Passing Leaders
Defence Wins Championships Bonus
Name the team who will have the most sacks this week.
2011 CFL Sacks Leaders
Example pick: Hamilton by 21, Edmonton by 14, Ricky Ray, Hamilton.
Good luck!