As we now enter the final two weeks of the regular season, some teams won when it mattered most to keep their respectable playoff hopes alive, or keep distance from others.
Edmonton entered Steel Town and walked away with a 27-12 victory over Hamilton. BC continued their winning ways with a helpless Ottawa team, 41-20. Winnipeg answered the bell with a 33-28 win over Calgary. Week 19 ended on Canadian Thanksgiving Day with Montreal laying a beatdown to Saskatchewan, 44-24.
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Record: 13-3
Previous ranking: 1
It looked like a close game as the Alouettes faced a desperate Saskatchewan team looking to reverse their misfortunes over the last eight weeks of football.
Cue up the 2nd half.
The Montreal Alouettes went full throttle on Saskatchewan and showed no mercy.
Davis Alexander dismantled the Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence at will with an eye-popping 403 passing yards and 5 touchdown passes.
The Montreal offence outmatched the Saskatchewan defence, injecting 524 yards of net offence.
Next game: Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in Saskatchewan.
2 – BC Lions
Record: 10-6
Previous ranking: 2
It was a take-no-prisoners approach for the BC Lions, as they mathematically have a shot at claiming 1st place in the West Division.
It simply was a walk in the park for the Leos vs. Ottawa.
Nathan Rourke was outstanding again, tossing 360 passing yards, 3 touchdown passes, and 1 interception.
Zander Horvath was a monster again, with 89 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
BC spread the ball effectively and efficiently, with Stanley Berryhill III, James Butler, Jermaine Jackson, Jevon Cottoy, Keon Hatcher, and Justin McInnis making it a miserable day for the Ottawa defence.
Next game: Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in Calgary.
3 – Edmonton Elks
Record: 12-4
Previous ranking: 3
Austin Mack had another great game in Week 19 for the Edmonton Elks with 106 receiving yards.
The Edmonton defence stood tall against Hamilton, not giving up any big offensive threats. Edmonton held Hamilton to 1 touchdown, 13 first downs, and 52 rushing yards.
With a narrow 7-3 lead entering the 4th quarter, the Elks kept the game simple offensively and struck when it mattered most, outscoring the Tiger-Cats 20-9
Next game: Friday, October 16th, 2026, vs. Winnipeg.
Record: 9-7
Previous ranking: 4
Week 19 was a rest period for the Toronto Argos. The Double Blue will head to the Nation’s Capital to face a desperate Ottawa Redblacks team in search of their first win of the 2026 season.
Next game: Friday, October 16th, 2026, in Ottawa.
Record: 8-8
Previous ranking: 7
In a much-needed win for the Blue and Gold, Zach Collaros put on a display of his vintage self in a big win over Calgary.
Credit the Winnipeg offensive line that was productive in the game and gave Collaros time to develop multiple plays.
One impressive statistic was Winnipeg’s time of possession. They had the ball for 23:45 and exploited their opportunities into points.
It’s a step in the right direction for Winnipeg, but it's far from over. Winnipeg’s remaining games will be in Edmonton this week, and end off in BC in Week 21.
Next game: Friday, October 16th, 2026, in Edmonton.
Record: 8-8
Previous ranking: 6
The only positive for Saskatchewan last Monday is that Winnipeg did them a favour with their win over Calgary. At the moment, this has slightly increased Saskatchewan’s slim chances of a playoff spot.
Saskatchewan’s defence has been exposed all too much over the last eight weeks of football, and it will not get any easier with their remaining games vs. Montreal in Week 20, followed by vs. Edmonton in Week 21.
Next game: Saturday, October 17th, 2026, vs. Montreal.
Record: 8-9
Previous ranking: 5
It's difficult to begin a season in a deficit and have to come back to make up lost ground.
It has been the case for Calgary this season.
Facing another desperate team in Winnipeg, Calgary was unable to take a firm grasp of the game.
Now at an 8-9 record, the Stampeders have only one game left in Week 20 vs. BC, as it will be the end of their regular season. They will have to win in Week 20 and hope for help in Week 21.
Next game: Saturday, October 17th, 2026, vs. BC.
Record: 5-12
Previous ranking: 8
The Hamilton offence was too inconsistent vs. a visiting Edmonton team. Nor were they effective on both sides of the ball.
Unable to run the ball and move the chains, the Edmonton defence was too much to handle for Hamilton.
For a team that was out of the playoff picture, you have to credit the Hamilton defence with keeping the Edmonton offence in check for the majority of the game.
Next game: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are off in Week 20. They play their final regular season game in Week 21 on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, vs. Ottawa.
9 - Ottawa Redblacks
Record: 0-16
Previous ranking: 9
The writing was on the wall during Week 19 for the Ottawa Redblacks.
Although BC had already clinched a playoff spot prior, they still have a chance to take first place in the West Division.
Ottawa was no match against one of the most polished teams in the league.
It's sad and odd to say, but you have to know how to lose before you learn how to win.
Ottawa will meet Toronto this week and end off the season in Hamilton the week after. You never know. Ottawa might get a W for pride.
Next game: Friday, October 16th, 2026, vs. Toronto.