The CFL playoffs kick off with an exciting double-header of Division Semi-Final matchups. The Eastern Semi-Final features the Toronto Argonauts (10-8) hosting the Ottawa REDBLACKS (9-8) at BMO Field, while the Western Semi-Final showcases the BC Lions (9-9) welcoming the Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-8) to BC Place.
Game Overview:
Eastern Semi-Final:
Ottawa REDBLACKS vs Toronto Argonauts
Location: BMO Field, Toronto
Date: November 2nd, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM ET
TV: CTV/TSN/RDS
Stream: CFL+
Western Semi-Final:
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs BC Lions
Location: BC Place, Vancouver
Date: November 2nd, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN/RDS
Stream: CFL+
Game Previews:
Eastern Semi-Final Key Players:
1. Chad Kelly (TOR): QB – 3,959 passing yards, 18 TDs in regular season
2. Dru Brown (OTT): QB – Completed 65% of passes with 18 TDs
3. Makai Polk (TOR): WR – 1,024 receiving yards
4. Justin Hardy (OTT): WR – 1,343 yards, second in CFL
5. Ka’Deem Carey (TOR): RB – Over 1,000 rushing yards
Western Semi-Final Key Players:
1. Vernon Adams Jr. (BC): QB – 2,929 passing yards, 16 TDs in 9 starts
2. Justin McInnis (BC): WR – League-leading 1,469 receiving yards
3. Trevor Harris (SSK): QB – Veteran playoff experience
4. William Stanback (BC): RB – 1,175 rushing yards
5. AJ Ouellette (SSK): RB – 550 yards despite injuries
CFL Betting Odds:
Eastern Semi-Final:
Spread: Toronto -6.5
Over/Under: 50.5
Moneyline: Toronto -310, Ottawa +250
Western Semi-Final:
Spread: Saskatchewan -3.5
Over/Under: 50
Moneyline: BC +154, Saskatchewan – 185
CFL News:
The winners of today’s games will advance to their respective Division Finals, with Ottawa potentially traveling to Montreal and the Western winner heading to Winnipeg. Both home teams enter as favorites despite close regular season series splits with their opponents. Injury concerns could play a factor, with Toronto’s Damonte Coxie listed as a game-time decision and Saskatchewan’s AJ Ouellette managing ongoing hip issues.
As the 2024 CFL playoff journey begins, both matchups promise intense action with Grey Cup aspirations on the line. Will the higher-seeded home teams prevail, or will we see road upsets to shake up the playoff picture? Share your predictions for today’s Division Semi-Finals in the comments below!
