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Two teams. One Grey Cup. It’s as simple as that.
Sunday’s 107th Grey Cup presented by Shaw brings a matchup between Hamilton and Winnipeg that some predicted back in the warmth of June, albeit with Jeremiah Masoli and Matt Nichols, respectively, manning the pivot.
Obviously, the story did not have Masoli and Nichols as part of the final chapter, but the finale of the TSN CFL Fantasy presented by Leo Vegas will not disappoint, especially when it comes to figuring out which East Division All-Star receiver is best served taking more than a third of the $30,000 salary cap.
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QUARTERBACKS
| Matchup Rank (Position Rank) | Player | Value | Opponent |
| 1 (2) | Dane Evans, HAM | $9,753 | WPG |
| 2 (4) | Zach Collaros, WPG | $6,361 | HAM |
| 3 (5) | Chris Streveler, WPG | $5,685 | HAM |
| 4 (T-6) | David Watford, HAM | $5,000 | WPG |
Dane Evans ($9,753) lit the Bombers for 359 yards and three majors in Week 16, proving he was a long way from the pivot who managed just 94 yards and an interception the first time he saw the Winnipeg defence in Week 7. He comes into Sunday having thrown for at least 300 yards in eight of his last 10 starts along with averaging at least 10 yards per completion six of his last eight.
Zach Collaros ($6,361) is unlikely to light it up like Evans, but the former Ticat has a 4:1 TD:INT margin in his three starts with the Blue Bombers. How much time he yields to Chris Streveler ($5,685) remains a question, but Fantasy users willing to gamble on the former starter will obviously bank on Streveler’s running ability (12 rushing touchdowns this season) paying off. David Watford ($5,000) has scored rushing majors in four of his last five, accounting for five of his eight combined scores this season.
RUNNING BACKS
| Matchup Rank (Position Rank) | Player | Value | Opponent |
| 1 (1) | Andrew Harris, WPG | $8,503 | HAM |
| 2 (3) | Cameron Marshall, HAM | $5,632 | WPG |
| 3 (2) | Tyrell Sutton, HAM | $5,990 | WPG |
| 4 (5) | Anthony Coombs, HAM | $3,450 | WPG |
| 5 (7) | Johnny Augustine, WPG | $2,617 | HAM |
| 6 (6) | Jackson Bennett, HAM | $3,000 | WPG |
| 7 (T-8) | Michael Miller, WPG | $2,500 | HAM |
| 8 (T-8) | Maleek Irons, HAM | $2,500 | WPG |
Winnipeg will not be shy with the usage rate of Andrew Harris ($8,503). Don’t be surprised if he ends up with at least 25 touches from scrimmage, but his touchdown frequency has to be a concern. Harris has just one rushing score since Week 11 and has exceeded 76 yards just once in the same span. Still, Harris’ potential as a receiver could balance things, if not outright becoming a game-alterer.
For now, it’s Cameron Marshall ($5,632) for the Tiger-Cats, but if Tyrell Sutton ($5990) is activated, non-Harris users could go in his direction should his name top the depth chart on Saturday. Anthony Coombs ($3,450) does have two touchdown catches this season and his versatility makes him intriguing.
WIDE RECEIVERS
| Matchup Rank (Position Rank) | Player | Value | Opponent |
| 1 (1) | Brandon Banks, HAM | $14,000 | WPG |
| 2 (2) | Bralon Addison, HAM | $10,175 | WPG |
| 3 (3) | Darvin Adams, WPG | $6,641 | HAM |
| 4 (9) | Jaelon Acklin, HAM | $4,093 | WPG |
| 5 (4) | Luke Tasker, HAM | $6,569 | WPG |
| 6 (7) | Kenny Lawler, WPG | $4,451 | HAM |
| 7 (5) | Nic Demski, WPG | $5,061 | HAM |
| 8 (10) | Drew Wolitarsky, WPG | $3,583 | HAM |
| 9 (13) | Janarion Grant, WPG | $2,500 | HAM |
| 10 (8) | Marcus Tucker, HAM | $4,209 | WPG |
| 11 (11) | Mike Jones, HAM | $2,693 | WPG |
| 12 (T-12) | Rasheed Bailey, WPG | $2,500 | HAM |
| 13 (T-12) | Nikola Kalinic, HAM | $2,500 | WPG |
| 14 (T-12) | David Ungerer, HAM | $2,500 | WPG |
| 15 (T-12) | Daniel Petermann, WPG | $2,500 | HAM |
To the shock of no one, Brandon Banks ($14,000) and Bralon Addison ($10,175) top the rankings. Banks’ scoring catch in the Eastern Final marked the seventh straight game that he has reached the end zone during a stretch that has seen him record at least 100 yards in six of his last eight games (he had games of 81 and 72 in the other two). Included in that run was an eight-catch, 113-yard, one-TD effort against Winnipeg in Week 16.
Addison had four catches for 90 yards and a major against the Bombers in the same Week 16 contest and has four 100-yard outings in his last eight games. Tiger-Cats rookie Jaelon Acklin ($4093) has slowed down of late, but would be the Hamilton receiver most likely to steal the show if the Bombers can contain Banks and Addison. Luke Tasker ($6,959) is healthy and could remind Fantasy users of how productive he was for much of the 2018 season.
The addition of Zach Collaros has brought new life to Darvin Adams ($6,641), who has 10 catches for 218 yards and two touchdowns in the three games that Collaros has started for Winnipeg. Kenny Lawler ($4451) has touchdowns in three of his last four games while also recording at least one reception of better than 20 yards in the same span. Winnipeg teammate Nic Demski ($5,061) can be the second rushing option, having scored running majors in two of his past three. Bombers return specialist Janarion Grant ($2,500) has three punt returns for touchdowns this season while also averaging 24 yards on kickoff returns.
DEFENCES
| Matchup Rank (Position Rank) | Team | Value | Opponent |
| 1 (1) | Winnipeg | $4,439 | HAM |
| 2 (2) | Hamilton | $4,439 | WPG |
In their two playoff wins, Winnipeg ($4,439) has forced five turnovers and a safety while containing Calgary’s Bo Levi Mitchell and Saskatchewan’s Cody Fajardo. The Blue Bombers have forced 10 turnovers in their last five. It could be open season on Winnipeg’s pivots; the Tiger-Cats have a combined 57 sacks and will dial up the heat against Winnipeg’s quarterbacks. For a team that has just two defensive touchdowns this season, Hamilton’s unit has become stronger as the season carried on the ultimate game.
