The final weekend of September offers up a snapshot of two divisions that have had similar paths for the most part, the only difference being that in the CFL East the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the most part have remained the dominant team, a small stumble around Labour Day the only real blemish on their record thus far.
Still, despite those back to back losses to Saskatchewan, Winnipeg remains atop the CFL East, having added some distance between themselves and the defending Grey Cup Champs in Montreal.
The rest of the East (with the exception of Toronto which seems to be all but going through the motions at this point) and the West have been up and down, winning and losing, sending their fans home happy or off confused as to where they really are thus far in the year.
Some of that confusion may clear up a bit once the weekend's action is done, some key match ups have important ramifications on potential seeding in the playoff drive of November. Some teams may add points to their lead, others may fall a little further off the pace, all of it plays out over three days.
Montreal opens up the weekend with a visit to Edmonton, a game which will give us a glimpse as to whether the Als have regrouped enough to make their annual charge, or if the Esks will return to their early season form.
Saturday's twin bill features a showdown between the two hot teams of the last few weeks as the Lions head into Mosaic Field to see if they can bring the Riders back down to earth after their success since Labour Day, winning streaks are on the line, so someone is going to see that string come to an end.
The Bombers have the chance to pad their lead atop the CFL East as they make the trip into Toronto, the Argos haven't had a win in many a week now, desperation could be their only motivation these days, the Bombers perhaps should keep that in mind.
The weekend wraps up with a feel good moment, as the CFL returns to Atlantic Canada for their Touchdown Atlantic game, this year featuring the Stamps and the Tiger Cats, two teams that have confounded their fans with their hot and cold moments this season.
Providing they can pull themselves away from the lobster feed, it could be a most pivotal game for either team heading into October.
Friday, September 23-- Montreal 34 at Edmonton 21 (40,274)
Saturday, September 24-- British Columbia 42 at Saskatchewan 5 (30,048)
Saturday, September 24-- Winnipeg 24 at Toronto 25 (19,108)
Sunday, September 25-- Calgary 36 at Hamilton 55 at Moncton (20,153 )
Twelve Men Prognostications: Predicted Winners
Edmonton
British Columbia
Winnipeg
Hamilton
Weekly Record-- 2 - 4
Overall Record-- 24 -- 48
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