Sports Take

The BC Lions have clinched a playoff berth after defeating the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, we also know that the Crossover Rule is in effect for the first time since 2019. Ottawa and Toronto were both eliminated last week in losses. Leaving the only battle in the East, who finishes first. In the West, it’s a whole other story.

There are 4 games to be played in week 19. First off on Friday Night Football, the Toronto Argonauts head into Taylor Field at Mosaic Stadium to face the Roughriders. A double header on Saturday features the Stampeders in Hamilton, and the Blue Bombers making a trip to Edmonton. The last game of the week is the Thanksgiving Day game on Monday as the REDBLACKS head into Montreal. Here are the week 19 scenarios for every single team, starting with the West Division.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Have clinched a playoff spot, and can win the division and host the West Final with:
A win over Toronto

BC Lions

Have clinched a playoff spot. They are on a bye week so there are no potential clinching scenarios.

Calgary Stampeders

The Stampeders can clinch a playoff spot with:
A win over Hamilton or
A loss by Edmonton

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Bombers can also clinch a playoff spot with:
A win over Edmonton

Edmonton Elks

The Elks will be eliminated with:
A loss to Winnipeg

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

The Tiger-Cats can clinch the division and host the East Final with:
A win over the Stampeders or,
A loss by Montreal

Montreal Alouettes

Have clinched a playoff spot and will host a playoff game, however without the tiebreaker with Hamilton they have no scenarios.

Toronto Argonauts

Eliminated

Ottawa REDBLACKS

Eliminated