The Canadian Press
TORONTO — The Shaw Road to the Grey Cup continues with an East Division that could get a bit more clear this weekend. Both the BC Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers locked up a playoff spot based on Monday’s results but where they will seed is yet to be determined.
As for the East … it is still wide open despite some sputtering along the way.
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Here is how everything shakes down heading into Week 17:
- Montreal Loss + Toronto Loss = Edmonton clinches a Playoff Berth
- Ottawa Win + Losses by Montreal AND Toronto = Ottawa clinches a Playoff Berth and a home playoff date.
- Hamilton Win + Losses by Montreal AND Toronto = Hamilton clinches a Playoff Berth and a home playoff date via a tie-breaker based on record among games played against potentially tied clubs
Who has clinched a playoff berth
Calgary Stampeders, BC Lions, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Who is eliminated from playoff contention
Saskatchewan Roughriders
If the playoffs started today (Oct. 11) …
Western Semi-Final: Winnipeg at BC
Western Final: TBD at Calgary
Eastern Semi-Final: Edmonton at Hamilton
Eastern Final: TBD at Ottawa
Out of the playoffs: Toronto, Montreal, Saskatchewan
