The CFL playoffs reach their pinnacle today with both Division Finals determining who will advance to the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver. The defending champion Montreal Alouettes host the Toronto Argonauts in the Eastern Final, while the Saskatchewan Roughriders travel to Winnipeg to face the Blue Bombers in the Western Final.

Game Overview:

CFL games on November 9, 2024:

Montreal Alouettes vs Toronto Argonauts
Location: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal
Date: November 9, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM ET
TV: CTV/TSN/RDS
Stream: CFL+ (International)

Watch live here. Toronto Argonauts @ Montreal Alouettes, Nov. 9 (3 pm ET)

Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Location: Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg
Date: November 9, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM ET
TV: TSN/RDS
Stream: CFL+ (International)

Watch live here. Saskatchewan Roughriders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Nov. 9 (6:30 PM ET)

Game Previews:

Eastern Final – Alouettes vs Argonauts:
Key Players:
1. Chad Kelly (TOR): QB – 387 yards, 4 TDs in Eastern Semi-Final
2. Cody Fajardo (MTL): QB – Defending Eastern Final champion
3. Ka’Deem Carey (TOR): RB – 1,103 combined yards in 2024
4. Walter Fletcher (MTL): RB – 764 rushing yards, 682 receiving yards
5. Dionte Ruffin (MTL): DB – Team-leading 5 interceptions

Western Final – Roughriders vs Blue Bombers:
Key Players:
1. Brady Oliveira (WPG): RB – League-leading 1,353 rushing yards
2. Trevor Harris (SSK): QB – 655 yards, 5 TDs vs Winnipeg in 2024
3. Zach Collaros (WPG): QB – Career-high 4,336 passing yards
4. Samuel Emilus (SSK): WR – Team-leading receiver
5. Willie Jefferson (WPG): DL – Elite pass rusher

CFL Betting Odds:

Eastern Final:
Spread: Montreal -1.5
Over/Under: 52
Moneyline: Montreal -125, Toronto +105

Western Final:
Spread: Winnipeg -3.5
Over/Under: 47.5
Moneyline: Winnipeg -205, Saskatchewan +170

CFL News:

The Alouettes enter as defending Grey Cup champions looking to reach their second straight championship game. Winnipeg aims for their fifth consecutive Grey Cup appearance, a remarkable streak in modern CFL history. Both home teams swept their regular-season series against their opponents, but playoff football often tells a different story. Weather conditions are expected to be ideal at both venues, setting up potentially high-scoring affairs.

As we approach these crucial playoff matchups, both games promise intense rivalry battles with Grey Cup berths on the line. The CFL standings show how close these teams have been all season, and today’s betting odds suggest we’re in for tightly contested games. We invite fans to share their predictions: Will we see a Montreal-Winnipeg Grey Cup, or can the underdogs pull off road victories?