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Week 20 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2025/10/16/cfl-beat-253/ I hope you will note that I am now tied for second in the pool, two games out of first! My picks... Blue Bombers over Roughriders - The Riders have clinched first, and will be playing their subs this week. Lions over Elks - The Elks will be eliminated if they lose. The Lions might clinch second if they win. The Lions have been the better team recently, and they are at home. But with it all on the line, I expect the Elks to do very well. Alouettes over Redblacks. The Als have a small chance to finish first if they keep winning. Stampeders over Argos - The Stamps have been the better team, but we won't know how seriously they will take this game until we know the results of the Bombers and Elks games. ***** Canadian all-star candidates https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/7-canadians-that-need-to-be-named-to-the-all-cfl-team/ ***** MOC candidates https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/most-outstanding-canadian-watch-who-will-win-the-award/ ***** Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/game-notes-what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-week-20/ ***** Week 20 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/4-storylines-to-watch-in-week-20/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/3-keys-to-victory-for-saskatchewan-winnipeg-in-week-20/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/16/saskatchewan-roughriders-officially-name-qb-jake-maier-starter-against-bombers/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/3-keys-to-victory-for-edmonton-bc-in-week-20/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/mgk-to-headline-112th-grey-cup-halftime-show-in-winnipeg/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/redblacks-name-adams-starter-at-qb-for-week-20-game-against-alouettes/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/16/ottawa-redblacks-rule-out-qb-dustin-crum-will-start-tyrie-adams-against-alouettes/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/112th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-stamps-bombers-eye-playoff-spot/ ***** The Grey Cup's halftime show will include MGK, Our Lady Peace and Catie St. Germain. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/mgk-to-rock-bud-light-grey-cup-halftime-show-at-112th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/our-lady-peace-to-headline-siriusxm-grey-cup-kickoff-show-at-112th-grey-cup/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/manitoba-native-catie-st-germain-to-deliver-national-anthem-at-112th-grey-cup/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/mgk-to-headline-112th-grey-cup-halftime-show-in-winnipeg/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/16/machine-gun-kelly-mgk-to-play-112th-grey-cup-halftime-show-in-winnipeg/ ***** And here's a reminder of recent Grey Cup halftimes. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/16/10-of-the-last-grey-cup-halftime-shows/ ***** *****

Week 20 picks https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/west-division-drama-front-and-centre-in-penultimate-week-of-cfls-regular-season/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/15/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-20-picks-4/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/15/weekly-predictor-who-wins-in-week-20/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/15/amsoil-power-rankings-who-is-at-the-top-two-weeks-before-playoffs/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-news-hub-power-rankings-the-aftermath-of-week-19/ ***** Defensive all-star candidates https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/15/7-defenders-that-need-to-be-named-to-the-all-cfl-team/ ***** Having clinched first place, the Riders will be playing back-ups this week. Demski will be out too. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/johnson-ouellette-meyers-among-starters-out-for-roughriders-vs-blue-bombers/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/15/saskatchewan-roughriders-rule-out-top-receivers-keesean-johnson-dohnte-meyers-against-winnipeg/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/wr-demski-ruled-out-for-blue-bombers-in-potential-playoff-clinching-game/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/15/winnipeg-blue-bombers-rule-out-nic-demski-against-roughriders/ ***** Week 20 preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/elks-look-to-keep-playoff-hopes-alive-in-week-20-action-on-tsn/ ***** ***** ***** *****

When I was growing up, I noticed that a tie was almost always between a heavily-favored team and an obvious underdog. So I assumed that one team went away happy, and the other disappointed.

Montreal 30....Ottawa 10 The Als never trailed. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/13/recap-montreal-30-ottawa-10/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/13/alouettes-topple-redblacks-to-keep-division-title-hopes-alive/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/event/ottawa-redblacks-montreal-alouettes-20251013/11824117/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/alouettes-topple-lowly-redblacks-for-fourth-straight-victory/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/14/ottawa-redblacks-are-who-we-thought-they-were-eight-other-thoughts-on-losing-to-montreal/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/14/montreal-alouettes-dominate-redblacks-can-still-finish-first-in-east-division-six-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-montreal-alouettes-30-ottawa-redblacks-10-als-win-fourth-straight-on-thanksgiving-monday/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/13/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend-win-over-ottawa/ ***** more on Cal-Ham https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-calgary-stampeders-37-hamilton-tiger-cats-20-stamps-end-four-game-skid-with-dominant-ground-game/ ***** more on Wpg-Edm https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-edmonton-elks-25-winnipeg-blue-bombers-20-elks-snap-13-game-losing-streak-to-bombers/ ***** Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/14/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-19-2025/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2025/10/13/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-calgary-stampeders-give-thanks-for-return-to-form/ ***** Sask analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/14/mmqb-4-keys-to-the-roughriders-success-in-2025/ ***** Week 19 reviews https://rodpedersen.com/week-19-cfl-wrap/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/14/5-pff-stats-that-stand-out-from-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/14/landrys-5-takeaways-from-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/14/3downnation-cfl-awards-the-best-and-worst-of-week-19-3/ ***** David Easley has died at 78. RIP. https://3downnation.com/2025/10/14/longtime-cfl-player-coach-david-easley-dead-at-78/ ***** *****

My guess is that the local media rights for the NFL is mostly for the radio networks.

***** Before yesterday's win, Edmonton had lost 13 straight to Winnipeg. ***** *****

Edmonton 25....Winnipeg 20 Good game, and the Elks stay alive. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/11/recap-edmonton-25-winnipeg-20/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/11/elks-keep-playoff-hopes-alive-with-win-over-blue-bombers/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/elks-keep-playoff-hopes-alive-with-win-over-blue-bombers/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/event/winnipeg-blue-bombers-edmonton-elks-20251011/11824116/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/11/winnipeg-blue-bombers-get-gobbled-up-in-thanksgiving-game-against-elks-eight-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/12/the-win-was-most-important-mark-kilam-defends-edmonton-elks-decision-not-to-chase-tie-breaker-against-bombers/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/11/3-stats-that-defined-edmontons-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend-win-over-winnipeg/ ***** Week 19 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/12/alouettes-redblacks-renew-rivalry-on-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/12/3-keys-to-victory-for-ottawa-montreal-on-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/12/qb-dustin-crum-to-make-sixth-start-in-thanksgiving-audition-for-ottawa-redblacks/ ***** more on Tor-Sask https://3downnation.com/2025/10/11/saskatchewan-roughriders-turn-their-attention-to-november-with-win-over-toronto-seven-other-thoughts/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-october-12-2025/ ***** More on Cal-Ham https://3downnation.com/2025/10/11/jekyll-and-hyde-hamilton-tiger-cats-fall-flat-against-slumping-stampeders-eight-other-thoughts/

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I'm jealous, jazzcorner! Is this as good as it looks?

Week 19 results Sask 27....Toronto 19 The Riders never trailed. The win clinches first place. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/11/recap-saskatchewan-27-toronto-19/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/11/roughriders-defeat-argonauts-to-lock-up-top-spot-in-the-west/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/riders-top-argos-to-clinch-cfls-west-division/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/11/saskatchewan-roughriders-clinch-first-in-west-as-corey-mace-refuses-gatorade-shower/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/11/toronto-argonauts-show-fight-but-fall-short-in-saskatchewan-seven-other-thoughts/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/who-cares-how-riders-clinch-first-place-with-win-over-argos/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-saskatchewan-roughriders-27-toronto-argonauts-19-riders-clinch-west-division-top-seed/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/11/3-stats-that-defined-saskatchewans-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend-win-over-toronto/ ***** Calgary 37....Hamilton 20 The Stamps never trailed. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/11/recap-calgary-37-hamilton-20/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/11/stamps-ground-game-punishes-ticats-to-snap-four-game-slump/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/tiger-cats-fail-to-lock-down-first-place-in-east-division-after-loss-to-stampeders/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/event/calgary-stampeders-hamilton-tiger-cats-20251011/11824115/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/11/calgary-stampeders-run-over-hamilton-snap-losing-streak-eight-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/11/3-stats-that-defined-calgarys-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend-win-over-hamilton/

The league has announced that the Grey Cup Final will be carried on the CBS Sports cable channel in the US. That means no watching it for free at cfl.ca in the US. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/10/a-feast-for-the-eyes-grey-cup-returns-to-cbs-sports-network/

Week 19 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2025/10/09/cfl-beat-252/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/10/3downnation-cfl-picks-straight-up-against-the-spread-week-19/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-19-2025/ My picks... I'm picking the four home teams this week. Now that two teams have been eliminated, it will be harder to make picks because you don't know how seriously the teams will try to win. Roughriders over Argonauts - I expect the Argos to close up shop for the remainder of the schedule. Tiger-Cats over Stampeders - The Stamps have lost their past four, and I don't think the Ticats are the team to let them get back into the groove. I saw Wednesday (I think in one of the articles I posted) that in the past few years, the teams which have had Craig Dickenson on their coaching staff are a combined 1-22-1 after Labor Day. Elks over Blue Bombers - I've liked the Elks ever since they let Fajardo start. This game has final standings implications for both teams, so it might be a good one. Alouettes over Redblacks - Like the Argos, I expect the Redblacks to coast the remainder of the year. ***** Nine underrated players https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/09/9-quality-players-who-might-not-make-the-all-cfl-team/ ***** Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/09/game-notes-what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ ***** The league has released the list of 112 rookies eligible for Outstanding Rookie. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/09/112-first-year-players-form-2025-rookie-class/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/09/9-rookies-of-note-eligible-for-most-outstanding-rookie/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/09/official-cfl-declares-all-112-players-eligible-to-win-most-outstanding-rookie/ ***** Week 19 previews https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-look-to-claim-west-in-week-19-action-on-tsn/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/09/5-players-to-watch-on-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://www.cfl.ca/everything-you-need-to-know-about-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/10/3-strengths-for-every-team-ahead-of-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/09/3-keys-to-victory-for-toronto-saskatchewan-on-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://www.tsn.ca/wires/cp/article/riders-look-to-lock-up-first-place-in-west-division-as-they-host-struggling-argos/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/game-day-riders-look-to-put-lights-out-on-west-division-clinch-first-with-win-against-toronto/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/saskatchewan-roughriders-11-4-week-19-preview-vs-toronto-argonauts-5-11-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts-5-11-week-19-preview-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-11-4-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-schedule-today-october-10th-2025-toronto-argonauts-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-tv-channels-live-stream-odds/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/10/3-keys-to-victory-for-calgary-hamilton-on-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/cfl-week-19-calgary-stampeders-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/10/3-keys-to-victory-for-winnipeg-edmonton-on-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/09/112th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-riders-ticats-eye-division-titles/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/10/winnipeg-blue-bombers-calgary-stampeders-set-for-playoff-clinching-scenarios-in-week-19/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/112th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-westjet-thanksgiving-cfl-weekend/ ***** Dru Brown is out for the year. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/redblacks-shut-down-qb-brown-for-rest-of-season/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/09/ottawa-redblacks-shut-down-dru-brown-will-start-dustin-crum-against-alouettes-report/ ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

I'm a fan too. Now this one.

Yes! I'm listening to this one now.

Week 19 picks https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/ailing-argonauts-aim-to-upset-robust-roughriders-in-thanksgiving-action/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-news-hub-power-rankings-the-aftermath-of-week-18/ ***** QB rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/08/quarterback-rankings-whos-at-the-top-heading-into-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ ***** Week 19 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/08/4-storylines-to-watch-on-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/08/5-stats-to-determine-who-wins-on-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ ***** Crossover analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/08/4-teams-that-could-land-in-the-crossover-spot-in-the-112th-grey-cup-playoffs/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/08/how-the-edmonton-elks-could-still-make-the-cfl-playoffs/ ***** Duke Ellingson has penned a statement regarding his opinion of the proposed rule changes. https://3downnation.com/2025/10/08/duke-ellingson-incoming-cfl-rule-changes-questionable-at-best/ ***** ***** ***** *****

Week 19 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/07/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/07/weekly-predictor-who-wins-on-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/07/amsoil-power-rankings-who-leads-ahead-of-westjet-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/2025-week-18-piffles-power-rankings/ ***** The Als have let go Cameron Dukes. Do you think the Argos might be interested? https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/07/als-release-qb-cameron-dukes-sign-qb-e-j-perry/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/07/montreal-alouettes-release-veteran-qb-cameron-dukes-two-others/ ***** Week 18 review https://3downnation.com/2025/10/07/3downnation-cfl-awards-the-best-and-worst-of-week-18-3/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bombers-trounce-hamilton-find-2nd-place-in-play/

Not really a box, but I think of these three CDs as a box.

Episode 47 https://artpepper.bandcamp.com/track/straight-life-episode-forty-seven-2