Prediction Time: CFL.ca Authors’ Picks for Week 21 – CFL.ca

TORONTO — The drama and results came in Week 20, but in terms of picking winners, Week 21 of the CFL regular season may be the most difficult week to navigate.

The playoff puzzle was solved and wrapped up last week. The remaining four games on the schedule will be in the words of the perfectly moustachioed Ned Flanders, a really dopey pick for anyone trying to work their way through. In the same vein, our thoughts go out to everyone trying to put together a fantasy roster this week.

Week 21 promises to be a rich carpet of stars watching limited action or just sitting out. There will be second and third strings, all in varying amounts, as coaches try to find balance, keep their players fresh, and protect them for their upcoming playoff games. For teams like Ottawa and Saskatchewan who aren’t in the playoffs, there’s an opportunity to evaluate next season and players to make a lasting impression.

There’s also a chance that something very interesting will happen with the BC Lions this week. Let’s jump into the selection to discuss it.

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BC at WPG

Fittingly, the most intriguing game on the schedule is the first offered to us this week. When Nathan Rourke is healthy enough to step onto the field, a game otherwise irrelevant to the table takes on a lot of meaning. If Rourke could play even one half this week, it would be a great opportunity for him to test the status of his foot, shake off some rust and for the Lions to see if he could make an impression in next week’s Western semifinals against Calgary. The idea of ​​Rourke playing and the notion of a lighter than normal Bombers squad led the writers to lean towards the Lions.

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Writer: 66% of Chr

Fans: 73% Winnipeg

MTL at TOR

The Argos got the win they needed last week to secure top spot in the East Division. This week we expect rosters to lean on backups as each team will look to make the playoffs as healthy as possible. This could open the door for Argos’ backup QB Chad Kelly, who has charmed Argos fans all season. Could a win this week for the Als help them in the postseason? We can all agree that it wouldn’t hurt them, right? It could help take the sting out of two narrow losses at their meetings earlier this year.

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Authors: 66% Toronto

Fans: 81% Toronto

HAM at OTT

The Ticats jeopardized their three-game winning streak in the regular-season finals against a REDBLACKS team that won’t take this meeting lightly. Winless at home in 2022, the REDBLACKS want to give their fans something to go home happy about after a season filled with many sad moments. Interim head coach Bob Dyce has gotten a lot out of his team since taking over in Week 18. Despite the anticipated downtime, those making picks aren’t as excited about this streak coming to an end this season.

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Authors: 50-50 split

Supporters: 74% Hamilton

SSK at CGY

The Roughriders end a disappointing season – and Saturday’s triple header – with a stop in Calgary, where they will look to end their six-game losing streak. Cody Fajardo was demoted a week ago, so we got to see more of Mason Fine as quarterback this week, while Calgary may be looking to short-yardage specialist Tommy Stevens for this season’s start. Whatever the cast of characters on Saturday, not too many people making choices are expecting a different outcome than what we saw in Regina last week.

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Authors: 83% Calgary

Fans: 86% Calgary