Week 18 of the CFL season kicks off with two exciting matchups on Friday, October 4th. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a crucial cross-division battle, while the BC Lions welcome the Calgary Stampeders in a key West Division showdown.
Game Overview:
CFL games on October 4th, 2024:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Location: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton
Date: October 4th, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN
Stream: CFL+
BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders
Location: BC Place, Vancouver
Date: October 4th, 2024
Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV: TSN
Stream: CFL+
Game Previews:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers:
Key Players:
1. Bo Levi Mitchell (Hamilton): QB – 4,359 passing yards and 26 touchdowns
2. Zach Collaros (Winnipeg): QB – 3,555 passing yards and 15 touchdowns
3. Tim White (Hamilton): WR – 948 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns
4. Brady Oliveira (Winnipeg): RB – 1,107 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns
5. Shemar Bridges (Hamilton): WR – 916 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns
BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders:
Key Players:
1. Nathan Rourke (BC): QB – 1,363 passing yards and 4 touchdowns
2. Jake Maier (Calgary): QB – 3,354 passing yards and 18 touchdowns
3. William Stanback (BC): RB – 1,062 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns
4. Reggie Begelton (Calgary): WR – 921 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns
5. Justin McInnis (BC): WR – 1,207 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns
CFL Betting Odds:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Spread: Winnipeg -4
Over/Under: 50
Moneyline: Hamilton +160, Winnipeg -180
BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders
Spread: BC -7
Over/Under: 53
Moneyline: BC -300, Calgary +250
CFL Standings:
East Division:
1. Montreal Alouettes (11-3)
2. Ottawa Redblacks (8-6)
3. Toronto Argonauts (8-7)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-9)
West Division:
1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (9-6)
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-7)
3. BC Lions (7-8)
4. Edmonton Elks (5-10)
5. Calgary Stampeders (4-9)
CFL News:
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are riding a four-game winning streak and look to continue their playoff push against the division-leading Blue Bombers. Winnipeg has won seven straight games and can clinch the West Division with a win and some help. The BC Lions are trying to snap a two-game losing skid as they battle for playoff positioning in the West. Calgary is still searching for their first road win of the season as they fight to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
As Week 18 kicks off, CFL fans are in for two exciting matchups with major playoff implications. With the regular season winding down, every game takes on added importance in the race for the Grey Cup. Be sure to check the latest CFL scores and CFL standings after these games to see how the playoff picture shifts. What are your predictions for these key matchups? Let us know in the comments below!
