So, there's two weeks left in the CFL regular season, and the playoff picture is as clear as my homemade chili. There are six playoff spots, and seven teams in contention for them, with so many scenarios possible it makes you want to fall over just thinking about it.
One thing is guaranteed: Both the Argonauts and Alouettes have already been eliminated. Unfortunately, that is all we know at this time. The Stamps still lead the West, but can finish second and get leap-frogged for top spot and home field advatange, never mind the first round bye. Saskatchewan could either jump into first, or finish second, depending on the outcome of the final two games. Winnipeg could finish second, or third, or crossover to the East, or be eliminated entirely if they lose of their last two games.
BC could finish second, third, or crossover, while Edmonton (who looked as done as dinner last week) could make the crossover, or be eliminated as well. And.....whoever crosses over to the East adds a different dynamic to the playoff picture, as Ottawa and Hamilton are still fighting it out to determine top spot in the East. If Ottawa secures first place in the East and gets that first-round bye and home field advantage, I have no doubt they'll put themselves in a position to make it to the Grey Cup. As for whoever crosses over to the East from the West......I dunno.
Usually, the CFL picture is already figured out at this point in the season, but because the East is a mess, and several teams in the West have had roller coaster seasons, this is what we get.
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