The Canadian Press
TORONTO — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats clinched first place in the East Division on Saturday night despite not playing a single down of football.
With the Ticats out on a Week 18 bye, Hamilton just needed the Montreal Alouettes to lose or tie against the Blue Bombers to clinch the division.
The Bombers defeated Alouettes 35-24 at IG Field, meaning Hamilton claimed first in the East and will host the Eastern Final on November 17.
In the West, the Eskimos clinched their spot in the post-season with a win over the BC Lions.
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Week 18 playoff scenarios:
EAST DIVISION
Montreal Loss or Tie = Hamilton clinched first place in the East Division
WEST DIVISION
Edmonton Win OR Tie = Edmonton earned a playoff berth via crossover; BC eliminated from playoffs
Who has clinched a playoff berth?
- Calgary Stampeders
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Montreal Alouettes
- Edmonton Eskimos
Who has been eliminated from playoff contention
- Ottawa REDBLACKS
- Toronto Argonauts
- BC Lions
If the playoffs started today (October 12):
Western Semi-Final: Winnipeg at Saskatchewan
Western Final: TBD at Calgary
Eastern Semi-Final: Edmonton at Montreal
Eastern Final: TBD at Hamilton
Out of the playoffs: BC, Toronto, Ottawa
