Random CFL notes...
 

- Half-time deficits have been an obstacle that Montreal has overcome this year. They have won 5 times when trailing at the half.
- The Als have a current 3-game home win streak and have not had a 4-game winning home run since the end of 2014.
- Toronto is 0-10 when trailing after the 3rd Quarter. They have one 4th Quarter comeback win however over Winnipeg (28-27).
- The Alouettes are 7-5 in games decided in the last 3:00 and have the most late wins with their total of 7.
- Will Stanback needs 46 yards officially to reach 1,000 this season and tops the CFL with 12 runs of 20+ yards (explosive plays).
- Toronto cut their 2-&-Outs dramatically last week with a season-low of 1. They had 24 of them in their previous 3 games.
- Montreal Penalties - First 8 games: 84 (10.5 per game); Last 7 games: 49 (7.0 per game).
- Toronto did not allow a point off of a T/O last week. IN the previous 3 games they gave up 45 opponent points after T/Os.
- Toronto has used more starters than any other CFL team in 2019 with 51. Next is Ottawa with 49 different starters.
- At 87.1%, Boris Bede has his best FG mark since his rookie year (36-of-40 90% in 2015). He has made 13 in a row.
- Cleyon Laing had 2 Sacks last week and now has 34 for his CFL career

Saskatchewan 1-3 starts with most wins: 1956 10-6, 2017 10-8 & their best at 11-7 in 1993 after their 1-3 opening run.
(In 2019 the Riders started 1-3 and are 9-2 since then)
Saskatchewan Defence - In their 10 wins: 16.1 ppg allowed; In their 5 losses: 33.8 ppg allowed.
BC's defence has allowed just 5 total points in the 1st Quarter over the last 7 games.
Cody Fajardo has a solid chance to lead the CFL in passing yards in 2019. Last debut starter to lead CFL? Tony Adams in 1979.
Saskatchewan Turnovers - In their 10 wins: 7; In their 5 losses: 12.
Saskatchewan has been solid on 2nd down conversions. They have won that battle in 11 of their 15 games.
Cody Fajardo has brought the threat of running out of the backfield after an initial dropback to pass

The loss of Mike Reilly last week keeps at just 2 years since 2003 that they have had their #1 QB start all 18 games.
(2011 Travis Lulay & 2016 Jonathon Jennings)
BC has never had a season without at least one win vs the West. This year BC is 0-8 vs West Division teams.
Solomon Elimimian can still reach 100 defensive tackles by averaging 9 per game. He has 3 previous 100+ seasons.
Danny O'Brien will be making his first career QB Start this week, just the 5th by a BC Lion QB since 2012.
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Just now, SpeedFlex27 said:

I don't care if we're not BC Lions fans but that shot of Greg Kraemer on the cart being taken to the BC dressing room in tears is heartbreaking. The game can be unfair & cruel sometimes. Hope Kraemer can bounce back. 

Well said. You could say it's a crying shame.  

must be nice to get BC 3 times on the schedule. 

Thanks for nothing BC

21 minutes ago, J5V said:

How good would Burnham look in blue & gold?

He would be under utilized and broken after three games.

Just now, wanna-b-fanboy said:

He would be under utilized and broken after three games.

QFT and that's why Lapo has to be gone after this year.

22 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

must be nice to get BC 3 times on the schedule. 

and not have to face Reilly. Riders have used up a lifetime of luck this season. I predict many very tough seasons ahead for that organization.

3 hours ago, Eternal optimist said:

Why on Earth would the Lions voluntarily wear their away jerseys in this game? Just feeds into the 'Rider mentality that this is just another home game for them ...

Every where we go its a home game

53 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

I don't care if we're not BC Lions fans but that shot of Greg Kraemer on the cart being taken to the BC dressing room in tears is heartbreaking. The game can be unfair & cruel sometimes. Hope Kraemer can bounce back. 

Yup, totally felt bad for him.  Sit on the PR all season, get your shot then blow out your knee.    Tough game. 

54 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

I don't care if we're not BC Lions fans but that shot of Greg Kraemer on the cart being taken to the BC dressing room in tears is heartbreaking. The game can be unfair & cruel sometimes. Hope Kraemer can bounce back. 

I hope he is ok.  You are right. Horrible to see a guy get hurt.  No one wants that

13 minutes ago, J5V said:

and not have to face Reilly. Riders have used up a lifetime of luck this season. I predict many very tough seasons ahead for that organization.

I think they are going to host the West final and lose. Set em up- knock em down. 

41 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

must be nice to get BC 3 times on the schedule. 

Worked out well, got you guys 3 times and them 3 times. 5 out of 6

2 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

I think they are going to host the West final and lose. Set em up- knock em down. 

That team and their fans are going to hit the ground hard when we slam them to the canvas like we did last year. I only hope that until then they continue to show no class and are brazenly trolling and trash talking right up until the moment the bottom drops out. It's going to make the moment oh so sweet.

 

9 hours ago, Ripper said:

Every where we go its a home game

Not true, when you play at IG Field, its not a home game at all. While there are many Rider fans there, the crowd is always majority Blue Bomber fans.

9 hours ago, Ripper said:

Worked out well, got you guys 3 times and them 3 times. 5 out of 6

I can’t wait to see that number to drop 5 out of 7 in the playoffs. 

58 minutes ago, Blueandgold said:

I can’t wait to see that number to drop 5 out of 7 in the playoffs. 

It will be a exciting finish to the year, that's for sure.  Good luck today, should be a good game.