July 18, 2018

CFL Fantasy Podcast, Week 6: REDBLACK redemption

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TORONTO — Sometimes you just have to get back on the horse.

That’s what the Ottawa REDBLACKS will attempt to do this weekend, figuratively of course, as they look to bounce back from a 27-3 loss to the Calgary Stampeders in a game that was every bit as lopsided as it seemed.

While the REDBLACKS appear to have the horse power to keep up with any offence in the league, all of their stars struggled last week as the team compiled just 13 first downs and 150 yards of offence along with six turnovers.

Worst of all, for Fantasy users who trusted in Trevor Harris, Ottawa’s quarterback actually netted a loss of 0.3 points.

In what is usually one of the league’s most reliable offences, can the REDBLACKS still be trusted in TSN CFL Fantasy?

Pat Steinberg, Jeff Krever and Hannah Nordman weighed in on that and much more in the Week 6 episode of the CFL Fantasy Podcast:

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Looking to get back in the win column, the REDBLACKS remain at home in Week 6 where they’ll host the BC Lions. For Steinberg, it’s a matchup that simply can’t be ignored, whether you’re looking at Harris, running back William Powell or receiver Greg Ellingson.

“You take a look at that matchup, it’s tantalizing,” he said. “I like the matchup for Ottawa, I’m not scared of them from going against the Stampeders and not putting up a lot of points because that defence is next level and it’s tough to pick anybody going up against the Stampeders defensively.”

“I’m pretty much avoiding anyone that Calgary’s playing against,” Nordman agreed. “Their defence is scary.”

Added Krever: “I think you’re crazy if you look at those two games against Calgary and become scared to use REDBLACKS. You’re missing out on an opportunity. Trevor Harris, in the right matchups, he can go off. The receivers on that offence are unbelievable and Harris has the arm to make a big impact.”

While all three agree that Harris will bounce back, there ‘s little consensus elsewhere. More on the hot topics around the league, along with this week’s news, bargain buys and locks of the week in the CFL Fantasy Podcast for Week 6.