Nik’s Picks Week 4 2019

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Nik’s Picks – Week 4 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks — we talkin’ BIG (and more) profit. Thursday Hamilton Tiger-Cats -12.5 @ Montreal Alouettes: The Tiger-Cats beat the Alouettes by 31 last Friday and the two teams are facing off in Week 4 with virtually the same rosters aside from Luke Tasker and Bralon Addison swapping […] READ MORE


CFL Week 3 Power Rankings

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It is time once again for the CFL power rankings, Week 3 edition. Let’s take this opportunity to reflect on the past week and take a look at how each team stacks up moving forward. Week 3 of the CFL season did not disappoint. From a premier match-up to an improbable comeback, to summer storms, […] READ MORE


CFL Power Rankings Week 2

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With the start of every new CFL season comes the opportunity for people like me to submit their CFL power rankings. Love them or hate them, I definitely want to hear from you as I will be producing a weekly article on this topic. We are just two weeks into the CFL season and already […] READ MORE


2-0 Ottawa Redblacks Embracing ‘Us Against the League’ Mentality

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The Ottawa Redblacks are 2-0. After their defence came up big to shock the Stampeders on the road in the season opener, the Redblacks offence could not be stopped in last night’s victory over the Roughriders. They have a talented roster full of experienced playmakers, but the offensive stars lost in free agency helped create […] READ MORE


Nik’s Picks Week 2 2019

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Nik’s Picks – Week 2 CFL Predictions Last week’s Nik’s Picks. Thursday Saskatchewan Roughriders @ Ottawa Redblacks -6: If you like the ground game, this game’s for you. Saskatchewan and Ottawa were the only two teams to attempt 30-plus rushes in Week 1. With Zach Collaros injured and a quarterback carousel incoming for the Riders, […] READ MORE


Which CFL Week 1 Outcomes Were Meaningful

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Week 1 of the 2019 CFL season hinted that there may be a new top dog. And the evidence is Saturday evening in Calgary. Going into McMahon Stadium usually means leaving a loser, but the Ottawa Redblacks debunked that trend in unusual fashion. Two other results stood out. A business-like display by the Blue Bombers […] READ MORE



Nik’s Picks Week 1 2019 CFL Predictions

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Nik’s Picks – Week 1 2019 CFL Predictions Thursday Saskatchewan Roughriders @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats -3: The Ti-Cats have most of their 2018 starters on offence back plus two new stud offensive tackles — they’re loaded. Countering that group is Saskatchewan’s defence, which is arguably the best in the league. The number of intriguing matchups in […] READ MORE


Major Offensive Shakeup has Ottawa Redblacks Relying on Defence in 2019

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The Ottawa Redblacks had perhaps the most tumultuous off-season of any CFL team. After letting many of their offensive stars walk in free agency, the Redblacks will need their oft-overlooked defence to carry them even more this season. The defending East Division champions lost many faces of the franchise, including their starting quarterback, running back, […] READ MORE


CFL 2019 Predictions Part 1- Standings and Playoffs

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Predicting sports seasons is a fun, and often embarrassing activity to partake in. But I don’t mind the embarrassment, and by that I mean I go all-in on my predictions. Part one of my two CFL 2019 predictions pieces has an in-depth focus on the 2019 CFL standings and playoffs. CFL 2019 Predictions CFL Standings: […] READ MORE