The Argos snuck by the Alouettes thanks to a Fajardo INT in the last minute and a game tying blocked field goal by Dewayne Hendrix on the final play, the Elks went into Mosaic and had a huge 2nd half to seal a big win, the Bombers laid a stinker in Hamilton after coming off the blowout win in the Banjo Bowl, and the Lions scored 3 TDs in the final 2:23 to steal one from the RedBlacks.
37 of the 59 games this year have been decided in the final 3 minutes!
Week 16, all picks moneyline (with ATS/spread discussion below too):
SASKATCHEWAN
Dolegala is looking more and more like a CFL starter completing 20/34 for 213 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT. But where has the run game gone?! The Riders need to re-establish their run game if they want continued offensive success with Dolegala. The Riders gave up 30 points to the Elks last week in the 2nd half and let the game slip away after being up 27-20 in the 3rd quarter. Morrow and Lanier didn't practice on Tuesday, hopefully those two can play especially Lanier. The Riders are still in a great spot to make the playoffs as they are 2 games ahead of the Stamps who have a tough remaining schedule, and 2 games ahead of the Elks (Elks have a game in hand) having already won the season series incase of tie-breaker.
After starting the season 3-3, Ottawa has now lost 7 straight games. In 5 of those games they've lost by 4 points or less. Ottawa must feel so defeated. Ottawa also lost the reliable Lewis Ward for the year and signed 2 more kickers. The RedBlacks played a great game against BC last week but completely self imploded in the 4th quarter giving up 23 points and not scoring a single point themselves. Ottawa established somewhat of a run game with Williams getting 18 carries for 66 yards. This is a losing team and they continue to find ways to lose and will continue to do so this week. Ottawa won't make the playoffs. Riders cover the -2.
24-20 Riders
BC
The Lions are in a bit of a trouble in my eyes. They are barely running the ball at all and have the worst run offense in the league. Adams has now thrown for 300+ yards in 5 straight games but they can't just keep relying on the passing game especially come playoff time with the Bombers and Argos lurking. Mizzell had as many rushes as Adams did, both with 5 carries a piece. I was expecting much more from the Lions coming out of their bye week in a game they definitely didn't deserve to win. The Lions scored 3 TDs in the games final 2:23 and the turning point was down 37-21, Ottawa attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed which BC took to the house for a TD. BC has a chance to tie Winnipeg at 10-4 if they win this week (Winnipeg is on a bye week).
After losing 22 home games in a row and setting the North American record for most consecutive home losses, the Elks will try to win a 3rd straight game at home this week! How the tides have turned. The Elks, however, have not scored a single point against BC in 2 games this year being outscored 49-0 combined in both games. But as my Riders found out last week it is hard to beat the same team 3 times in the same season. I don't know how you game plan for a QB like Tre Ford, the kid reminds me of Michael Vick without the cannon arm. Once Tre decides to run, it's like watching grown men chasing after a kid. Even setting up a defender to spy does no good as Tre just runs around/right by him and also leaves one less defender in coverage if Tre decides to throw after extending the play. Let's not forget Kevin Brown's huge game on the ground, he had more rushing yards (175) then Ford had passing yards (173). This is going to be a super close game where I believe the Elks defense loses the game for them, not Tre Ford and the offense. Edmonton covers +6.5.
29-26 Lions
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