Begin vs. Sit: Jake Maier to bounce again?
With OK Tire Labour Day Weekend within the books, Week 14 marks the house stretch of the common season.
It’s additionally the house stretch for CFL fantasy gamers, who will stake their declare towards successful their league titles. The week is highlighted by the primary and solely triple-header of the season, with the rematch between Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders and the second a part of the Battle of Alberta because the West Division tightens.
Who to begin and who to take a seat? We’ve got the solutions to that.
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BC (6-8-0) at Montreal (10-1-0), Friday, 7:30 PM (Jap)
Line: Montreal -2.5
O/U: 50.5 (-122)
Begin: Austin Mack, WR, Montreal, $9,200 Wage
Christmas got here early for the Alouettes when Mack returned up north after spending time with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. Mack caught 78 passes for 1,154 yards and 4 majors final season with Montreal, offering extra firepower for pivot Cody Fajardo ($13,200) to work with.
Mack caught three of his eight targets for 32 yards in his Week 12 return. With a few weeks of observe underneath his belt, Mack makes for a wonderful fantasy choice in opposition to a Lions cross defence permitting 293.2 yards per sport.
Sit: Alexander Hollins, WR, BC, $10,500 Wage
The mere considered inserting Hollins right here would have responded with howls of laughter earlier within the season, however the pass-catcher who as soon as was on a file tempo has seen his numbers tumble over the previous six video games.
Hollins scored 13.1 FP in Week 7, the final time he scored double digits for fantasy gamers. His first landing reception since Week 3 bolstered final week’s 9.1 FP outing but was one in all solely two receptions for 11 yards Hollins managed on his eight targets. With Ayden Eberhardt ($7,500) and Keon Hatcher ($5,800) taking extra outstanding roles alongside Justin McInnis ($9,600), Hollins’ fantasy worth will proceed to lag.
Toronto (6-5-0) at Ottawa (7-3-1), Saturday, 2:00 PM
Line: Ottawa -1.5
O/U: 51.5 (-115)
Begin: DaVaris Daniels, WR, Toronto, $10,000 Wage
Dormant for many of the season, Daniels got here by way of for fantasy gamers on Labour Day, catching seven of his 10 targets for 74 yards and a significant, ending with a season-best 20.4 FP. With the Argonauts emphasizing the cross within the final couple of video games and because the workforce fights for a playoff spot, the veteran is positioned to be a extra precious asset.
Ottawa’s defence is hard at dwelling, the place they’re undefeated this season. Nevertheless, Toronto’s offence is extra explosive and may dictate the tempo. If the Argos can flip this right into a high-scoring affair, Daniels shall be closely concerned.
Sit: Nick Mardner, WR, Ottawa, $2,500 Wage
Pleasure over Mardner brimmed following his 24.5 FP breakout in opposition to BC in Week 12. These excited to get the rookie into their Week 13 lineups have been upset as he completed 1.8 FP, catching his solely goal for eight yards within the Landing Pacific loss to the Lions.
The potential is actually there however maybe we have been too giddy over watching Mardner start lighting up opposing defences. Toronto’s defence permits 291.7 passing yards per sport, but for those who want a REDBLACKS receiver in your roster, Justin Hardy ($10,700) and Dominique Rhymes ($8,000) are extra dependable choices.
Saskatchewan (5-6-1) at Winnipeg (6-6-0), Saturday, 3:00 PM
Line: Winnipeg -2
O/U: 47.5 (-105)
Begin: Dohnte Meyers, WR Saskatchewan, $4,000 Wage
Shortly erasing his 9.1 FP outing in Week 12, Meyers resumed his spectacular debut run with 19.6 FP in Week 13, the third time he has scored at the least 18.1 FP in his first 4 video games within the league. Meyers additionally caught the primary landing of his profession and got here shut (86 yards) to a 3rd 100-yard effort.
The rapport between Meyers and Trevor Harris ($11,700) grows stronger with every sport as Harris continues to indicate his belief in Meyers in vital conditions. Saskatchewan’s receiving corps is simply too deep for the Blue Bombers to throw extra protection on Meyers, permitting him to chalk up factors for his fantasy gamers whereas enhancing the probabilities of a Riders win within the rematch.
Sit: Chris Streveler, QB Winnipeg, $5,000 Wage
Zach Collaros ($12,000) was injured in Sunday’s thriller at Saskatchewan and may very well be sidelined for Saturday’s rematch. Streveler scored two speeding majors within the first half however solely tried six passes, finishing 4 for 46 yards.
Ought to Winnipeg flip to Streveler to begin, anticipate the Blue Bombers to be run-heavy as they are going to look to maintain themselves out of apparent passing conditions. Streveler averages 6.6 yards per cross and has only one landing toss in his 52 makes an attempt this season. The potential for short-yardage touchdowns is robust, nevertheless it’s greatest to give attention to Brady Oliveira ($12,600) if Collaros isn’t atop the depth chart on Friday.
Calgary (4-7-0) at Edmonton (4-8-0), Saturday, 7:00 PM
Line: Edmonton -1.5
O/U: 50.5 (-110)
Begin: Jake Maier, QB, Calgary, $11,900 Wage
Sure, Maier had a Labour Day Traditional to neglect, tossing 4 interceptions earlier than being changed for mop-up obligation by Logan Bonner ($5,000). So why Maier? As a result of we’ve seen sufficient soccer to know to not depend on the identical factor occurring twice.
Maier threw for 297 yards in Monday’s loss, averaging 8.7 yards per cross, and hitting three completely different receivers with completions of at the least 25 yards. He’s had 4 video games of at the least 17 FP this season and can simply bounce again with a strong outing because the Stampeders try to remain within the hunt for the Wild, Wild West Division.
Sit: Marken Michel, WR, Calgary, $8,600 Wage
Michel has one sport over 9.7 FP in his final 5 video games and has not caught greater than 4 passes since pulling in seven receptions in opposition to Montreal in Week 5. Reggie Begelton ($12,300) is the unquestioned high goal within the Calgary receiving corps, however Michel has seen his standing challenged in current weeks.
Jalen Philpot ($7,500) has caught 15 of his 17 targets within the final three video games, scoring at the least 11.3 FP in two contests. Ishmael Hyman ($2,500) continues to get a gentle stream of targets, and operating again Kylin Hill ($3,500) confirmed his prowess out of the backfield with 5 catches for 68 yards and a landing on Labour Day. That leaves Michel because the odd man out.