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11/21/24
November 19, 2015
CFL Playoffs Pick 'Em, Division Finals Edition: Home field advantage works out in the semis, although the Argos could've made things more interesting by asking their secondary to fall down less. Not that I am bitter. But here we are in Ottawa and Edmonton, two places you should never go in November, unless there's a Grey Cup berth at stake. Untangle your earmuffs and make your picks inside.
posted by DrJohnEvans to fantasy at 02:26 PM - 12 comments
Ottawa by 14
Calgary by 7
BLM
Hamilton
posted by DrJohnEvans at 07:20 PM on November 19, 2015
The Argos and Ti-Cats play a tight game to the end, but a fatal Argo trip and the big boot of Justin Medlock sends the Ti-Cats to the Eastern final. Out west, Calgary clamps down hard on the Lions, holding them to three field goals while notching a handy 35 points.
A windy day in the Hammer means Medlock takes the kicking crown, and despite Calgary's best efforts to score 100 all on their own, we come in under the O/U.
argoal finally gets his breakthrough, although he needs a score reset to do it! A healthy four points puts him in sole possession of first place.
Cold enough for ya? Just wait 'til we get to the:
DIVISION FINALS
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (10-8) @ Ottawa Redblacks (12-6) (Sunday, November 22, 1:00pm ET)
Just like they drew it up: the Redblacks host the Eastern Final in just their second year of existence, and are the favourites to win. Henry Burris leads the league in passing yards by over a kilometer, and Ottawa easily handled the Ti-Cats in the last two weeks of the regular season. But no guarantees: last week Hamilton showed that it can make points happen with its team of backup QBs, and they still have the best defence in the division.
CFL.ca Eastern Final Preview
Calgary Stampeders (14-4) @ Edmonton Eskimos (14-4) (Sunday, November 22, 4:30pm ET)
Calgary's got revenge on their minds: they sat atop the West Division for most of the season, at least until Edmonton got QB Mike Reilly back and rattled off eight wins to finish the season. But for timing, these two teams have been pretty evenly matched. The snow should hold off, so look for some big throws on what should be a clear, sunny, bitterly cold Edmonton day.
CFL.ca Western Final Preview
Offence Wins Championships Bonus
Pick the quarterback who will throw for the highest yardage on Sunday.
2015 Passing Stats
Defence Wins Championships Bonus
Pick the team whose defence will register the most sacks on Sunday.
2015 Sacks Status
Example pick: Hamilton by 21, Calgary by 14, Masoli, Edmonton.
Good luck!