GA Russell

Week 17 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/26/3-keys-to-victory-for-hamilton-winnipeg-in-week-17/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/26/official-zach-collaros-returns-for-winnipeg-blue-bombers-against-tiger-cats/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/26/3-keys-to-victory-for-saskatchewan-edmonton-in-week-17/ ***** *****

Week 17 picks https://3downnation.com/2025/09/26/3downnation-cfl-picks-straight-up-against-the-spread-week-17/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-17-2025/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/26/112th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-ticats-eye-post-season-berth-division-title/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/26/how-every-cfl-team-can-make-this-playoffs-this-year/ ***** Week 17 previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-schedule-today-september-26th-2025-calgary-vs-montreal-toronto-vs-bc-tv-channels-live-stream-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/game-preview-calgary-stampeders-8-5-vs-montreal-alouettes-7-7/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-alouettes-7-7-week-17-preview-vs-calgary-stampeders-8-5-keys-to-the-game-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts-5-9-week-17-preview-vs-bc-lions-7-7-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-7-7-week-17-preview-vs-toronto-argonauts-5-9-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds-keys-to-the-game-player-to-watch/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-17-hamilton-tiger-cats-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-17-preview-bombers-host-tigercats/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/26/marcus-sayles-samuel-emilus-return-for-saskatchewan-roughriders-against-elks/ ***** Reactions to the proposed rule changes https://3downnation.com/2025/09/26/i-have-a-responsibility-as-a-canadian-qb-nathan-rourke-still-at-odds-with-cfl-commissioner-over-rule-changes-despite-conversation/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/26/thanks-i-hate-it-a-traditionalists-reaction-to-the-cfls-rule-changes/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/26/cfl-fans-start-petition-to-delay-rule-changes-call-for-two-week-blackout/

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From 2013. Highly recommended.

Week 17 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2025/09/25/cfl-beat-250/ My picks... Alouettes over Stampeders - The Stamps have not been golden the past few weeks. I was going to pick them, but now that I see that Alexander will start for the Als, I'll pick them at home. So far, Alexander has yet to lose as a starter in his pro career. Lions over Argonauts - BC has been amazing the past two weeks (worthy of #1 in the power rankings), and I don't see an Eastern team playing at night in the Pacific time zone to be able to stop the momentum. Tiger-Cats over Blue Bombers - Collaros will return as the Bombers' starter, but I think the Ticats are the better team this year. Maybe after all these years of success, the Bombers have become just too old. Elks over Roughriders - I feel foolish picking this upset; but the Elks continue to get better, and the Riders are far from perfect. ***** Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/25/game-notes-what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-week-17/ ***** Week 17 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/25/4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-17/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/25/3-keys-to-victory-for-calgary-montreal-in-week-17/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/25/vernon-adams-jr-to-start-in-week-17-vs-als/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/25/official-davis-alexander-to-start-for-montreal-alouettes-against-calgary/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/25/official-vernon-adams-jr-to-start-for-calgary-stampeders-despite-back-injury/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/25/3-keys-to-victory-for-toronto-bc-in-week-17/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/25/nick-arbuckle-to-start-vs-lions-on-friday/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/veteran-quarterback-arbuckle-named-starter-for-argonauts-vs-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/25/qb-nick-arbuckle-returns-for-toronto-argonauts-against-b-c-lions/ ***** Fans can now vote for this year's All-CFL team. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/25/vote-now-for-your-all-cfl-team/ ***** Win a trip to the Grey Cup! (Open to legal residents of Canada.) https://www.telus.com/en/social-impact/sports-sponsorships/greycup

Thanks Niko!

Week 17 picks https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/als-starter-alexander-poised-to-return-vs-stampeders/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-news-hub-power-rankings-the-aftermath-of-week-16/ ***** QB rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/24/quarterback-rankings-who-is-the-no-1-pivot-heading-into-week-17/ ***** Week 17 preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/division-leaders-featured-in-cfl-week-17-doubleheader-on-tsn/ ***** Phillippe Gagnon, who has been out all year, has returned to the practice roster. https://3downnation.com/2025/09/24/canadian-ol-philippe-gagnon-returns-to-practice-with-saskatchewan-roughriders/ ***** Sask all-star team picks https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-saskatchewan-roughriders-quarter-century-team/

Not good enough to recommend.

How about Albert Ayler?

Week 17 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/23/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-17-picks-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/23/weekly-predictor-who-wins-in-week-17/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/23/amsoil-power-rankings-whos-in-the-lead/ ***** The politicians are getting into the act regarding the Commissioner's proposed changes. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-rule-changes-receive-mixed-reviews-on-parliament-hill/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/23/you-could-feel-the-passion-mike-oshea-calls-nathan-rourkes-criticism-of-cfl-rule-changes-fantasic/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/opinion-cfl-major-changes-in-the-2026-and-2027-seasons/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cflpa-statement-on-cfl-announced-game-changes/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/u-sports-statement-on-cfl-announcement/ ***** Week 16 review https://3downnation.com/2025/09/23/3downnation-cfl-awards-the-best-and-worst-of-week-16-3/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-returning-receivers-who-starts-and-who-sits/

Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/22/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-16-2025/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2025/09/22/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-calgary-stampeders-plummet-as-injury-bug-bites/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/2026-week-16-piffles-power-rankings/ ***** MOP contenders https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/22/mmqb-a-new-mop-contender-enters-the-mix/ ***** The Commissioner today announced a number of rules changes for the next two years. I dislike every one of them. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/21/commissioners-press-conference/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/lions-national-qb-rourke-calls-new-cfl-rules-garbage-amidst-tirade/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-announces-changes-to-playing-surface-modified-rouge/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/22/cfl-modifies-rouge-and-clock-for-2026-shortens-field-and-moves-uprights-for-2027/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/22/blue-bombers-president-wade-miller-calls-cfl-changes-positive-step-insists-they-will-not-impact-bisons/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/opinion-new-cfl-changes-feature-some-good-some-bad/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-tradition-meets-innovation-making-a-great-game-even-greater-changes-to-field-clock-more/ ***** Week 16 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/22/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-16-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/22/5-pff-stats-that-stand-out-from-week-16/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/reflections-bombers-pull-off-unsustainable-win-streveler-still-should-not-start-the-next-game/ ***** With Walker out, the Stampeders have brought back Logan Bonner. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/22/stamps-sign-qb-logan-bonner-add-four-to-practice-roster/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/stamps-sign-qb-bonner-after-adams-walker-make-early-exits-in-week-16/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/22/calgary-stampeders-bring-back-qb-logan-bonner-following-injury-to-p-j-walker/

This might appeal to some here.

Winnipeg 26....Ottawa 18 Good low-scoring game until the Bombers pulled away with field goals in the fourth. Through three quarters, Streveler had completed one pass for eleven yards. I think it's time to wonder if Dru Brown is the answer. The Redblacks scored 30 points a game with Crum in there, and the fans have been calling for Crum's head. With Brown back, the Redblacks score 18 points (including a touchdown on the last play of the game). https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/20/recap-winnipeg-26-ottawa-18/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/20/bombers-end-three-game-skid-against-redblacks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/blue-bombers-grind-out-victory-over-redblacks-to-snap-three-game-slide/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-complete-three-passes-beat-redblacks-anyway-10-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/20/ottawa-redblacks-give-away-game-cripple-playoff-hopes-in-loss-to-bombers-10-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/20/3-stats-that-defined-winnipegs-week-16-win-over-ottawa/ ***** Hamilton 29....Edmonton 27 Ten lead changes! For the second week in a row, the Elks fall to a walk-off field goal. You may recall that last year they lost three straight like that. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/21/recap-hamilton-29-edmonton-27/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/20/tiger-cats-best-elks-with-walk-off-win-after-back-and-forth-affair/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/liegghios-winning-field-goal-lifts-ticats-over-elks-in-hall-of-fame-game/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/21/edmonton-elks-blow-late-lead-again-lose-to-ticats-on-walk-off-field-goal-five-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/21/walk-off-win-over-elks-inches-hamilton-tiger-cats-closer-to-home-playoff-game-nine-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/20/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-week-16-win-over-edmonton/ ***** Friday night's Hall of Fame induction ceremony https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/21/cfhof-induction-ceremony-class-of-2025/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfhof-class-of-2025-honoured-at-hall-of-fame-game/ ***** Commissioner's press conference https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/21/commissioners-press-conference/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-to-make-announcement-regarding-significant-changes-to-the-game-on-monday/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/21/commissioner-stewart-johnston-to-announce-significant-changes-to-cfl-game/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-september-21-2025/ ***** ***** ***** ***** OK, so an 8-10 team makes the playoffs. We have three teams with 7 wins, so they only need one more with a month to go. That would leave Toronto, Edmonton and Ottawa out. ***** ***** *****

Week 16 results Montreal 21....Toronto 19 Good low-scoring game. The Argos had the chance to win it at the very end, but couldn't get it done. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/19/recap-montreal-21-toronto-19/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/19/als-sweep-season-series-with-crucial-win-over-argos/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/sneads-fourth-quarter-touchdown-rallies-alouettes-past-argonauts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/20/toronto-argonauts-throw-game-away-in-loss-to-alouettes-seven-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/20/lucky-breaks-lead-montreal-alouettes-to-victory-over-argos-five-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-montreal-alouettes-21-toronto-argonauts-19-als-complete-season-sweep/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/19/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-week-16-win-over-toronto/ ***** BC 52....Calgary 23 For the second consecutive game, the Lions scored at will throughout the first half. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/20/recap-bc-52-calgary-23/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/20/nathan-rourke-runs-riot-as-lions-down-stampeders-in-calgary/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/rourke-shines-as-lions-steamroll-stampeders-in-calgary/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/stamps-qb-adams-exits-vs-lions/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/20/nathan-rourke-obliterates-old-friends-as-b-c-lions-blowout-stampeders-13-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-bc-lions-52-calgary-stampeders-23-rourke-sets-passing-record-in-dominant-road-win/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/20/3-stats-that-defined-bcs-week-16-win-over-calgary/ ***** Nathan Rourke broke Russ Jackson's single-season passing yards by a Canadian quarterback record. Jackson set the record in 1969. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/19/nathan-rourke-sets-canadian-single-season-passing-record/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/rourke-sets-canadian-single-season-cfl-passing-record/

Week 16 preview https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bombers-vs-redblacks-what-is-mike-oshea-supposed-to-say-as-he-defends-streveler/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/19/3-keys-to-victory-for-edmonton-hamilton-in-week-16/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-16-edmonton-elks-5-8-at-hamilton-tiger-cats-8-5-game-preview-injury-report-and-predictions/ ***** *****

Week 16 picks https://3downnation.com/2025/09/19/3downnation-cfl-picks-straight-up-against-the-spread-week-16/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-16-2025/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-news-hub-power-rankings-the-aftermath-of-week-15/ ***** Week 16 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/19/4-qbs-with-something-to-prove-in-week-16/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-schedule-today-september-19-2025-montreal-vs-toronto-bc-vs-calgary-tv-channels-live-stream-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts-5-8-week-16-preview-vs-montreal-alouettes-6-7-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-6-7-week-16-preview-vs-calgary-stampeders-8-4-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/19/3-keys-to-victory-for-winnipeg-ottawa-in-week-16/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/19/dru-brown-to-start-on-saturday-vs-bombers/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/19/qb-dru-brown-returns-as-starter-for-ottawa-redblacks-against-winnipeg/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/cfl-week-16-preview-edmonton-elks-hamilton-tiger-cats/ ***** Calgary analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/19/5-reasons-why-the-stampeders-got-their-edge-back-in-2025/ ***** The Elks have placed Royce Metchie on the six-game list. https://3downnation.com/2025/09/19/edmonton-elks-add-db-royce-metchie-to-six-game-injured-list/ *****

Week 16 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2025/09/18/cfl-beat-249/ My picks... Alouettes over Argonauts - The Argos are starting Jarret Doege. Stampeders over Lions - The Stamps are the better team, and BC will be missing their running back James Butler. Redblacks over Blue Bombers - The Bombers are starting Streveler. Tiger-Cats over Elks - The Elks could do it, but I expect the Ticats to prevail at home. ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/18/112th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-ticats-seek-playoff-berth/ ***** Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/18/game-notes-what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-week-16/ ***** Week 16 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/18/4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-16/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/18/3-keys-to-victory-for-montreal-toronto-in-week-16/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-alouettes-6-7-week-16-preview-vs-toronto-argonauts-5-8-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/18/3-keys-to-victory-for-calgary-bc-in-week-16/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/18/james-butler-out-for-lions-vs-stampeders/ https://3downnation.com/2025/09/18/cfl-leading-rusher-james-butler-top-left-tackle-jarell-broxton-out-for-b-c-lions-against-stamps/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/game-preview-bc-lions-6-7-at-calgary-stampeders-8-4/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bombers-quarterback-woes-grow-as-streveler-is-taking-1st-team-reps-even-after-his-last-game/ ***** Season review - Top 10 Dramatic Wins https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/18/10-most-dramatic-wins-of-the-2025-season-so-far/ ***** *****

From 1953. Not bad.

Week 16 picks https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/adams-jr-faces-his-former-team-when-stamps-take-on-lions/ ***** West analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/wild-west-the-west-division-is-still-wide-open/ ***** MOC contenders https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/17/most-outstanding-canadian-watch-who-are-the-top-contenders/ ***** ***** ***** ***** I had his card in 1964!

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Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/16/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-15-2025/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/16/amsoil-power-rankings-changes-at-the-top/ ***** Week 15 review https://3downnation.com/2025/09/16/3downnation-cfl-awards-the-best-and-worst-of-week-15-3/ ***** Week 16 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/16/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-16-picks-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/16/weekly-predictor-who-wins-in-week-16/ ***** Playoffs analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/playoff-implications-for-argos-lions-at-forefront-in-week-16-action-on-tsn/ ***** Bill Manchuk has died at 78. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2025/09/15/edmonton-elks-mourn-passing-of-two-time-grey-cup-champion-bill-manchuk/ ***** Al Moffat has died at 73. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2025/09/15/hamilton-tiger-cats-mourn-death-of-former-all-star-al-moffat/ ***** Aaron Crawford is out for the year. https://3downnation.com/2025/09/16/calgary-stampeders-veteran-aaron-crawford-out-after-undergoing-knee-surgery/ ***** Nick Arbuckle hurt his calf late in the game last week, and will be out 2-4 weeks. It looks like Jarret Doege will start this week for the Argos. Is Kelly ever coming back? https://3downnation.com/2025/09/16/toronto-argonauts-expected-to-start-qb-jarret-doege-against-montreal-alouettes-report/

Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2025/09/15/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-montreal-alouettes-reset-expectations-with-stunning-upset-of-riders/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/2025-week-15-piffles-power-rankings/ ***** Week 15 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/15/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-15-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/15/5-pff-stats-that-stand-out-from-week-15/ ***** Season review https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/15/mmqb-4-reasons-to-be-excited-about-25-cfl-season/ ***** Let's think about the standings. Every year I say that an 8-10 team can expect to make the playoffs, but a 7-11 team probably won't. So that means that Sask, Calgary and Hamilton are in. The other six teams have five games left, and they are separated by only two games. So this might go down to the wire.