The CFL’s Week 21 features an exciting Friday night doubleheader as playoff momentum implications hang in the balance. The Ottawa REDBLACKS host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a crucial Eastern matchup, while the Toronto Argonauts visit the Edmonton Elks in the nightcap.
Game Overview:
CFL games on October 25th:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Ottawa REDBLACKS
Location: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa
Date: October 25, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN
Stream: CFL+ (International)
Toronto Argonauts vs Edmonton Elks
Location: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Date: October 25, 2024
Time: 9:30 PM ET
TV: TSN
Stream: CFL+ (International)
Game Previews:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Ottawa REDBLACKS:
Key Players:
1. Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM): QB – 5,026 passing yards and 31 touchdowns this season
2. Tim White (HAM): WR – 1,126 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns
3. Dru Brown (OTT): QB – 3,514 passing yards and 15 touchdowns
4. Justin Hardy (OTT): WR – 1,343 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns
5. Steven Dunbar Jr. (HAM): WR – 1,015 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns
Toronto Argonauts vs Edmonton Elks:
Key Players:
1. Eugene Lewis (EDM): WR – 982 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns in last 7 games
2. Cameron Dukes (TOR): QB – 1,404 passing yards and 7 touchdowns
3. Justin Rankin (EDM): RB – 717 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns
4. Ka’Deem Carey (TOR): RB – 1,060 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns
5. Tre Ford (EDM): QB – 812 passing yards and 7 touchdowns
CFL Betting Odds:
Hamilton vs Ottawa:
Spread: Ottawa -2
Over/Under: 50
Moneyline: Ottawa -130, Hamilton +110
Toronto vs Edmonton:
Spread: Toronto -1
Over/Under: 49
Moneyline: Toronto -115, Edmonton -105
CFL Standings:
East Division:
1. Montreal Alouettes (12-4)
2. Toronto Argonauts (10-7)
3. Ottawa REDBLACKS (8-8)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (7-10)
West Division:
1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-7)
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-7)
3. BC Lions (9-9)
4. Edmonton Elks (6-11)
5. Calgary Stampeders (4-12)
CFL News:
The Ottawa REDBLACKS look to snap a five-game losing streak heading into the playoffs. Hamilton’s Bo Levi Mitchell needs just one more win to become the tenth player to reach 100 career victories. Edmonton could reach seven wins for the first time since 2019 with a victory. The Argonauts have already clinched their playoff position but aim to build momentum for the postseason.
As Week 21 kicks off, both games carry significant implications for playoff momentum.
