During each Tiger-Cats game, fans who sign up for Ticats All Access have the opportunity to participate in our gameday predictor challenge. Fans will have the chance to prove that they are the most knowledgeable (or luckiest) fan, by answering a number of props questions prior to kickoff. The more questions you get right, the more yards you collect for your All Access account, which increase your chances for gameday and weekly prizes.
This week we have a number of bonus opportunities available:
- Earn 100 bonus yards for making your Predictor Game picks before midnight tonight (Wed., Oct. 21)
- Earn 50 bonus yards for making your Predictor Game picks before midnight tomorrow night (Thurs., Oct. 22)
- Earn 50 bonus yards for correctly predicting both combined points and final score outcome (Questions 1 and 20)
- Earn 40 bonus yards for correctly predicting completions for Jeff Mathews and receiving yards for Terrell Sinkfield Jr. (Questions 9 and 10)
- Earn 30 bonus yards for correctly predicting passing yards for Jonathon Jennings and the Lions leader in total yards (Questions 16 and 17)
Here are five of the questions for this week’s road game in British Columbia, and which answers I’ll be choosing. Use these answers to gain the upper hand on the competition and earn yourself more yards! For a full list of questions and to participate in the game, sign up for Ticats All Access and get your answers in-> http://allaccess.ticats.ca/
1. Who will lead the BC Lions in total yards? A) Andrew Harris B) Emmanuel Arceneaux C) Austin Collie D) Chris Rainey E) Other (Question #16)
The Ticats held Montreal’s dynamic kick returner, Stefan Logan to fewer than 90 yards in last Sunday’s game, keeping him well below his average of 150 yards. The special teams unit has been stingy all season, allowing the fewest big kick return plays of any team, which goes to say that I would advise passing on Chris Rainey despite his big-play abilities.
Andrew Harris is coming off of a season-low two rushing yards against Edmonton, and while Austin Collie was a solid performer in the two teams’ last meeting, my bet is on Emmanuel Arceneaux in this one. Arceneaux has caught five or more passes and recorded 90+ receiving yards in four of Jonathon Jenning’s five starts and the chemistry between the two is apparent. The Ticats secondary has been tough on receivers all season, but they also average the most pass attempts against per game. My prediction is that Arceneaux continues to get the targets he’s received since Jennings’ emergence and that attention will lead to production.
Prediction: Emmanuel Arceneaux
2. How many field goals will Justin Medlock successfully kick? Over or under 2.5 field goals? (Question #14)
Medlock connected on five of six attempted field goals in Montreal last Sunday, making it six of the last seven games that the Ticats veteran kicker has successfully kicked three or more field goals. When you consider that the Lions have forced opponents to attempt 11 combined field goals in their last two contests (5 vs. WPG, 6 vs. EDM), the over is a no-brainer here.
Prediction: Over
3. How many sacks will the Tiger-Cats defence record? Over or under 2.5 sacks? (Question #12)
The last time the Ticats and Lions played, the Black and Gold defence racked up four sacks on Lions quarterback Travis Lulay. Rookie QB Jonathon Jennings is slightly more mobile than Lulay, but he’s had less experience in the CFL and he’s yet to face the wide variety of looks and blitzes in Orlondo Steinauer’s defensive scheme. While they did not record a sack, Hamilton’s defence produced a ton of pressure against Montreal’s proficient offensive line last week and if they replicate that performance in Week 18 they should be successful in bringing down the quarterback multiple times.
Prediction: Over
4. How many completions will Jeff Mathews throw? Over or under 18.5 completions?
Jeff Mathews has been very accurate and efficient since assuming the Ticats starting quarterback role, completing 71.6 percent of his passes over the course of the last three games (84.0% @ MTL). Mathews has completed over 20 passes in the last two contests, and while the return of CJ Gable may tip the pass-run scale slightly more in the run direction, I’d expect the quarterback to continue his success through the air against the Lions.
Prediction: Over
5. What will be the final score outcome?
A) Ticats +8, B) Ticats +4, C) Even (3 or less by either team) D) Lions +4, E) Lions +8 (Question #20)
The flight out West can be difficult on visiting teams, and the Lions are a team fighting for their playoff hopes, but the Ticats still boast the CFL’s most high-octane offence and are getting more help in the form of CJ Gable’s return. The Lions have a 2-5 record against East Division opponents in 2015, and if the previous meeting between these two teams was any indication of Friday’s contest, the Ticats should hold the upper hand. BC’s playoff push and the short week that the Ticats faced should narrow the gap between the two teams, but the Black and Gold should come back from the West Coast with an 11th win.
Prediction: B) Ticats +4