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Playoff Central: Everything You Need To Know ahead of the Division Finals

Setting the Scene
 
Head to Head: Who has the edge in the Eastern Final?
With the Eastern Final inching closer, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson gives us a position-by-position breakdown of the Argos and Ticats, seeing where each team has its advantages for Sunday’s game.
 
Head to Head: Who has the edge in the Western Final?
Who has the edge in the Western Final? CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson breaks it down, position by position.
 
O'Leary: Five storylines for the Eastern, Western Finals
With the Eastern and Western Finals set for Sunday, CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at five storylines to follow as two sets of rivals prepare to battle for spots in the 108th Grey Cup.
 
10 players to watch in the Division Finals
With the Division Finals ready to get underway this weekend, CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile has 10 players to keep an eye on.
Diving Into The QBs
 
RedTag.ca Aerial Report: Western Final
Take a closer look at both QBs ahead of Sunday as Zach Collaros and Cody Fajardo get set to meet once again in the Western Final.
 
RedTag.ca Aerial Report: Eastern Final
We’re once again talking quarterbacks in the RedTag.ca Aerial Report, as Marshall Ferguson breaks down the Eastern Final from the perspective of Hamilton’s Jeremiah Masoli and Toronto’s McLeod Bethel-Thompson.
 
Ferguson: Breaking down the Divisional Finals QBs
CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson goes deep with a breakdown of the starting quarterbacks in the Eastern and Western Final games that are set for Sunday.
Podcasts
 
The Waggle, Ep. 292: Previewing the Western Final
Along with Pat Steinberg, Donnovan takes a look at what should be another all-time playoff classic between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders in this episode of The Waggle Podcast.
 
The Waggle, Ep. 291: Previewing the Eastern Final
Marshall Ferguson drops by to help Donnovan Bennett set up the Eastern Final between Toronto and Hamilton, then takes some time to talk about Saturday’s Vanier Cup game.
Previews
 
Riders, Stamps ready for battle in Western Semi-final showdown
The Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders meet for the fourth time this season, with a spot in the Western Final on the line on Sunday in Regina. CFL.ca’s Jim Morris sets up the Western Semi-Final.
 
Argos, Ticats eye a shot at the Grey Cup
The Toronto Argonauts host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Eastern Final on Sunday, marking the fifth time this season these two longtime rivals will see each other, CFL.ca’s Jim Morris writes.
Insights and Analysis
 
EF Analysis: Previewing the Eastern Final
A lot of questions surrounded Argonauts QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson on Friday, but he should be in the lineup on Sunday as the Boatmen take on their arch rivals from Hamilton. On the line? Bragging rights of course, and a trip to the 108th Grey Cup.
 
Hogan: Rogers returns at the perfect time
A hamstring injury derailed Eric Rogers’ season, writes Mike Hogan of Argonauts.ca, but he’s back and available to the team as it takes its shot at an appearance in the 108th Grey Cup.
 
Argos prepping for varied Ticats' attack on Sunday
With their fifth and final meeting with the Tiger-Cats taking place in Sunday’s Eastern Final, Argos head coach Ryan Dinwiddie knows that both teams will be trying to throw something new at their opponents.
 
3 must-win battles for the Ticats in the Eastern Final
As CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg writes, there are three key battles the Hamilton Tiger-Cats need to win in order to defeat the Toronto Argonauts in the Eastern Final.
 
Steinberg: Roughriders ready to take on Goliath in WF
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are set to take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Western Final and as CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg writes, they’re ready for the challenge.
Hear From The Teams
 
Re-Watch: Saskatchewan Roughriders Pre-Game Press Conference
Members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders speak to the media ahead of the Western Final against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.
 
Re-watch: Hamilton Tiger-Cats' EF pre-game press conference
Head coach Orlondo Steinauer and members of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats meet with the media ahead of their Eastern Final clash with the Toronto Argonauts on Sunday.
 
Re-Watch: Winnipeg Blue Bombers Pre-Game Press Conference
Members of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are set to speak to the media ahead of the Western Final against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
 
Re-watch: Toronto Argonauts' EF pre-game press conference
Members of the Toronto Argonauts meet with the media ahead of their clash with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Sunday’s Eastern Final.
 
WF: Harris ramping up to be back for Western Final
Andrew Harris speaks to the media about his recovery and how he’s looking to be back from injury and play in the Western Final.
Fantasy
 
CFL Simulation: Bombers stand as heavy favourites
The CFL Simulation is back with the odds for this weekend’s games while projecting scenarios and outcomes for next week’s Grey Cup game.
 
Fantasy: Divisional Final projections
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ success this season has landed many of their players as the most expensive options in CFL Fantasy. They’re safe bets, but there’s room for contrarian picks in the Divisional Finals, DailyRoto’s Ben Kramer writes.
 
Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers' Div Finals picks
The CFL.ca writers are back with their predictions on who will win in Sunday’s Divisional Finals and earn a berth in the 108th Grey Cup.
 
Weekly Predictor: Betting on the Tiger-Cats
The Division Finals get under way on Sunday and CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye is back with his picks in this week’s Weekly Predictor.
 
Start vs. Sit: Finding value in the ground game
Sunday’s divisional finals could provide a bumper crop of running back options, DailyRoto’s Brandon C. Williams writes.