CFL Playoff Predictions : Placed on the 55 Podcast

111th Grey Cup : Placed on the 55 Podcast

Here we are at the end of the 2024 CFL season and that means one thing, It is time for the 111th Grey Cup! This week Jon and Jess give you their final pick for the CFL on who they believe will hoist the cup at the end of the day on Sunday November 17. One of us will be there in person to witness the champions. Who is your pick? Listen to see if we agree - or maybe - we change your mind..

CFL Playoff Predictions : Placed on the 55 Podcast

In this playoff edition of the Placed on the 55 podcast, Jon and Jess dive into the upcoming CFL playoff games. They discuss the surprising outcomes of the regular season, including BC's unexpected ranking and Montreal's weak finish despite an early lock on first place. The hosts share their predictions for the semifinals. They also speculate on the potential impacts of teams having momentum and debate the possible outcomes of the Eastern and Western finals. 00:00 Introduction and Playoff Excitement 00:38 Regular Season Recap and Surprises 01:26 Momentum and Bye Week Concerns 02:19 Weekly Records and Predictions 03:25 Eastern Semifinals Preview 04:50 Western Semifinals Preview 07:13 Closing Thoughts

CFL Week 21 Predictions | Placed on the 55

Jon and Jess dive into the outcomes of each game from Week 20 of the CFL, highlighting impressive performances, especially from Vernon Adams. Jess and Jon also predict the outcomes for the final games of Week 21, touching on the challenges of betting on late-season matches. They provide insights into each team's performance and prospects for Hamilton at Ottawa, Toronto at Edmonton, Winnipeg vs. Montreal, and Calgary at Saskatchewan. 00:00 Welcome and Week 21 Overview 00:12 Vernon Adams' Impressive Performance 00:53 BC Lions' Playoff Prospects 01:43 Season Wrap-Up and Betting Insights 02:25 Game Predictions: Hamilton vs Ottawa 03:46 Game Predictions: Toronto vs Edmonton 04:10 Game Predictions: Winnipeg vs Montreal 04:32 The Stakes of the Game04:56 Winnipeg vs. Montreal Predictions 05:12 Montreal's Goofy End Zone 06:36 Calgary vs. Saskatchewan Preview 07:30 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Placed on the 55 Podcast : Our picks for Week 20

In this episode of 'Placed on the 55,' Jon and Jess recap the outcomes of CFL's week 19 games, highlighting the poor performance of the B.C. Lions and Jess's underwhelming 1-3 record, contrasted with Jon’s perfect 4-0 week.  They debate the surprises from week 19, including the Lions' and discuss the futures of coaches like Rick Campbell and Dave Dickinson. The episode covers the significance of players like Vernon Adams and Bo Levi Mitchell and their impact this week.  For week 20, they make predictions, analyze upcoming matchups including Calgary vs. Hamilton, Ottawa vs. Toronto, and Montreal vs. BC, and discuss playoff implications. Additionally, they address the controversy surrounding the Most Outstanding Player award and vent frustrations about CTV’s scheduling decisions affecting CFL broadcasts.00:00 Introduction and Week 19 Recap 02:00 BC Lions' Struggles and Quarterback Decisions 03:26 Coaching Changes and Playoff Preparations 04:58 Hamilton's Season and Player Highlights 05:54 Preview of Week 20 Games 06:18 Betting on the Stamps and Dickinson 06:35 Bo Levi's MOP Candidacy 07:35 CTV's Scheduling Blunder 09:05 Ottawa vs. Toronto Predictions 09:46 Montreal vs. BC Analysis 12:18 Week 20 Predictions Wrap-Up 13:05 Bonus: Song, "All in the CFL”

Placed on the 55 Podcast : Our picks for CFL Week 19

Send us a textIn this episode, Jon and Jess review their performance from the previous week's CFL games, with Jon going 2-1 and Jess 1-2, as they discuss key matches and results. They analyze team performances, including the strong showing by Winnipeg and the ongoing quarterback dilemma in BC, focusing on Nathan's and VA's statistics. Jon and Jess offer predictions for week 19, evaluating the implications for teams like Toronto, Hamilton, BC, Saskatchewan and Ottawa. The discussion highl...