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Let's go back to some recent headlines.

Here's the most relevant track of NFL cuts of CFL people I've seen.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/02/cfl-related-nfl-cutdown-tracker/#comments

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It looks like next year's CFL Week will be in Winnipeg.
https://www.3downnation.com/2017/09/08/cfl-week-headed-winnipeg-report/#comments

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The league is considering usng a ball the same size as the NFL's.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/11/cfl-demoing-footballs-that-would-be-exactly-the-same-as-nfl-balls/#comments

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The league's trading deadline is Oct. 11.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/11/cfl-sets-trade-deadline-date-time/#comments

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BC has hired Ryan Phillips as a regional scout.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/11/former-lions-db-ryan-phillips-hired-as-regional-scout-by-b-c/#comments

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Otha Foster has rejoined the Riders.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/12/defender-otha-foster-on-his-way-to-join-riders/#comments

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Travis Lulay's playing career may be over.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/12/travis-lulay-coping-lost-season-uncertain-future/#comments

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The Riders released AJ Jefferson, and the Eskimos signed him the following day.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/12/eskimos-agree-to-terms-with-db-a-j-jefferson-day-after-riders-release/#comments

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The Ticats released Bryan Tyms, and the Argos promptly signed him.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/13/ticats-release-rec-brian-tyms/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/14/argos-sign-former-ticats-receiver-bryan-tyms/#comments

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The league expects to add a week to the schedule (giving each team three bye weeks) next year for the purpose of giving the players more rest.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/13/cfl-go-21-week-schedule-2018/#comments

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Ambrosie has outlawed practices with pads for the remainder of the season.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/13/b-c-lions-coach-laments-practice-rule-changes/#comments

 

 

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Power Rankings
http://www.tsn.ca/stampeders-steady-atop-cfl-power-rankings-1.876601

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Let's look at more recent headlines.

Khalil Bass was released by the Redblacks and signed by the Argos.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/15/lb-khalil-bass-released-redblacks/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/03/argonauts-sign-lb-khalil-bass-two-others-practice-roster/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/03/argos-bring-in-lb-khalil-bass/#comments

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Victor Butler and Cleyon Lang have returned from injury.  This should help the Argos a lot.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/03/argonauts-sign-lb-khalil-bass-two-others-practice-roster/
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/03/argonauts-sign-lb-khalil-bass-two-others-practice-roster/

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Alex Singleton set a league record with three consecutive games with at least ten tackles.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/16/canadian-lb-alex-singleton-sets-cfl-record-stamps-extend-home-win-streak/#comments

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The Alouettes have coaxed Ken Miller out of retirement to serve as an "offensive consultant."
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/17/former-riders-head-coach-ken-miller-added-as-offensive-consultant-by-alouettes/#comments

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The Redblaacks have signed Greg Jones.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/19/redblacks-sign-former-riders-argos-lb-greg-jones/#comments

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The Riders have brought back Joe Craig.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/22/riders-agree-to-terms-with-joe-craig/#comments

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James Wilder, Jr., broke an Argos team record by rushing for 331 yards over two consecutive games.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/24/wilder-breaks-team-record-sparks-argos-victory-over-als/#comments

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Weston Dressler is out for a couple of weeks with an upper body injury.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/25/bombers-receiver-weston-dressler-couple-weeks/#comments

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The Stampeders have become the first team to clinch a playoff spot, and then a playoff home game.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/25/stampeders-first-team-clinch-playoff-spot/#comments

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Trent Richardson will play his first game for the Riders this weekend.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/27/riders-will-pay-trent-richardson/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/28/riders-signing-trent-richardson-good-bad/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/02/trent-richardson-rejoins-riders/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/03/trent-richardson-make-riders-debut-saturday/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/03/argos-ready-trent-richardson-riders-debut/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/04/trent-richardson-used-to-smash-mouth-football/#comments

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The Riders have put Naaman Roosevelt on the six-game injured list.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/26/namaan-roosevelt-absent-riders-practice/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/28/riders-put-receiver-namaan-roosevelt-six-game-injured-list/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/03/namaan-roosevelt-practising-with-riders/#comments

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Zach Collaros has refused to renegotiate his contract, so it looks like he won't be with the Ticats next year.
http://3downnation.com/2017/09/28/collaros-will-not-renegotiate-wearing-new-uniform-next-season-report/#comments

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Trevor Harris is expected to return this weekend.
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/02/redblacks-rick-campbell-would-be-surprised-if-trevor-harris-doesnt-play-against-b-c/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/03/redblacks-qb-trevor-harris-taking-first-team-reps/#comments

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The Riders have placed AC Leonard on the six-game injured list.
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/03/riders-place-c-leonard-six-game-injured-list/#comments

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The Ticats released Curtis Newton, and the next day the Argos signed him.
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/05/argos-pick-canadian-lb-one-day-ticats-release/#comments

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Week 17 results

Calgary 28....Hamilton 25
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2436/calgary-stampeders-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/11/stampeders-head-hamilton-reinforcement-receiver/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/12/milton-ticats-playoff-hopes-dependent-masolis-progress/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/12/jerome-messam-terry-williams-form-new-look-stamps-backfield/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/12/ticats-make-changes-ahead-showdown-calgary/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/12/ticats-look-avenge-embarrassing-60-1-loss-stampeders/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/13/ticats-need-win-calgary-face-nail-biting-night/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/13/stamps-forced-challenge-obvious-blown-call-early-ticats/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/13/ticats-diminutive-return-man-willie-quinn-leaves-game-crutches/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/13/ticats-loss-clinches-playoff-spot-argos/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/13/now-wait-ticats-take-penalty-lose-stamps-last-play/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/13/video-ticats-courtney-stephen-loss-stampeders/#comments

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Ottawa 33....Sask 32
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2437/ottawa-redblacks-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/10/riders-make-series-roster-moves/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/10/redblacks-activate-ol-jon-gott-off-injured-list/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/12/chad-owens-set-riders-debut/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/12/riders-lafrance-hope-make-playoff-push-redblacks/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/12/report-chance-redblacks-brad-sinopoli-wont-suit-riders-game/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/13/redblacks-receiver-brad-sinopoli-scratched-riders-game/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/13/twitter-beef-redblacks-riders-feud-duron-carter-cheap-shot/#comments

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So as of this moment, here are the playoff scenarios.  The Ticats' loss combined with the Redblacks' win eliminates the Ticats from playoff contention.  Both the Argos and the Redblacks have clinched at least second place in the East.  The fourth place Western team has clinched the crossover spot.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/13/playoff-scenarios-stamps-argos-eye-division-crown/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/14/ticats-eliminated-playoff-race-redblacks-win/#comments

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Saturday's results

Winnipeg 26....BC 20
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2438/bc-lions-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/11/ombers-qb-matt-nichols-will-play-saturday-against-the-lions/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/11/b-c-lions-cant-explain-season-slipping/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/13/bombers-qb-matt-nichols-ready-lions-glove-no-glove/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/14/bombers-lose-leading-receiver-darvon-adams-shoulder-injury/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/14/bombers-clinch-playoff-spot-put-lions-dire-straights/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/14/bombers-clinch-playoff-berth-suffer-key-injuries-11-thoughts/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/15/truly-offensive-lions-life-support/#comments

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Edmonton 30....Toronto 27
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2439/toronto-argonauts-vs-edmonton-eskimos/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/12/argos-james-wilder-wont-running-wild-edmonton/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/13/gable-looks-build-off-big-eskimos-debut-edmonton-hosts-toronto/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/15/derel-walker-helps-eskimos-clinch-playoff-spot-win-argos/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/15/odell-willis-healthy-scratch-eskimos/#comments

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So with their wins on Saturday, both the Bombers and the Eskimos have clinched playoff spots.  Here are the scenarios for Week 18.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/14/playoff-scenarios-2017-week-18/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/16/cfls-muddled-playoff-picture-slowly-starting-clear/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/15/cfl-playoff-scenarios-week-18/#comments

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Chris Getzlaff has signed with the Riders.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/16/getzlaf-goes-home-inks-deal-riders/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/16/riders-sign-chris-getzlaf/#comments

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Great news!  The league has resumed its Plays of the Week.  Here are Week 17's.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/16/a-couple-of-impressive-aerial-plays-top-the-list-in-week-17/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/10/stamps-remove-receiver-kamar-jorden-six-game-injured-list/#comments

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Moe Leggett is out for the year with a torn achilles tendon.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/15/maurice-leggett-suffers-season-ending-injury/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/15/bombers-maurice-leggett-suffers-season-ending-injury/#comments

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Here is an unofficial all-rookie team.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/15/bright-future-breaking-2017-rookie-team/

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Week 18 Power Rankings
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-week-19-1.4357712
http://www.sportingnews.com/ca/cfl/news/week-18-cfl-power-rankings-edmonton-eskimos-ottawa-redblacks-on-rise-at-perfect-time-of-season/127vt94fnsbvc19snoexf2jb92
http://thegruelingtruth.net/football/2017-cfl-power-rankings-105th-grey-cup-in-sight/
http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-week-18-redblacks-team-beat-east/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/16/3down-power-rankings-surging-and-sinking-from-playoff-contention/#comments

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The Riders got into a fight during yesterday's practice.  The press is treating it like it's a big deal, but I'm not sure if it is.
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/16/incident-practice-lead-duron-carter-suspension/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/17/riders-duron-carter-and-bakari-grant-salaries-guaranteed/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/17/jovon-johnson-stands-up-for-riders-teammate-duron-carter/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/17/riders-hc-chris-jones-says-fight-harmless-wont-comment-on-discipline/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/17/qa-riders-head-coach-chris-jones-on-fight-gone-bad/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/17/jovon-johnson-shares-what-led-to-riders-fight-duron-carter-side-steps-coach-involvement/#comments
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/17/riders-fans-cant-ignore-fight-means/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/17/report-jones-riders-address-media-alleged-practice-altercation/
http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/riders-coach-downplays-carter-williams-fight-part-football/

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Darvin Adams is gone for at least the remainder of the regular season.
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/17/bombers-leading-receiver-darvin-adams-remainder-regular-seasom/#comments

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The league has released the list of those eligible for the Most Outstanding Rookie Award.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/17/cfl-unveils-list-eligible-players-outstanding-rookie-award/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/17/eligible-players-cfl-outstanding-rookie-award/#comments

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more Week 18 Power Rankings
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/17/eskimos-headed-nissan-titan-power-rankings/

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early Week 18 picks
http://www.sportingnews.com/ca/cfl/news/week-18-cfl-picks-saskatchewan-roughriders-postseason-berth/j12wek530lpz1gg79qpw2atci

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Justin Dunk still has not yet posted his Slam Dunk picks yet.  Otherwise, here are the last Week 18 picks.
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/20/week-18-picks-can-riders-overcome-controversy/#comment-95781

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The Als released Tiquan Underwood.  I wonder what that's all about.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/18/report-durant-returns-first-team-offence-als-prepare-ticats/#UnderwoodTovell

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The Grey Cup was on display Wednesday at the Canton hall of fame.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/18/grey-cup-visits-pro-football-hall-fame-canton/

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Week 18 Slam Dunk picks
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/20/slam-dunk-picks-stamps-have-kevin-glenn-figured-out/#comments

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Week 18 results

Sask 30....Calgary 7
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2440/saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-calgary-stampeders/

Duron Carter started at cornerback as well as wide receiver.  He was the first to start on both offense and defense Since Garney Henley in 1975.  Carter ran back an interception for a touchdown!

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Toronto 29....Winnipeg 28
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2441/winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-toronto-argonauts/

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Edmonton 35....BC 29
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2442/edmonton-eskimos-vs-bc-lions/

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Hamilton 43....Montreal 16
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2443/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-montreal-alouettes/

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With their win, Sask clinched the last playoff spot, and thus eliminated BC.  With Winnipeg's loss, Calgary clinched first place in the West.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/23/playoff-scenarios-2017-week-19/
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/23/week-19-playoff-scenarios/#comments

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Week 19 Power Rankings
http://3downnation.com/2017/10/23/3down-power-rankings-riders-on-the-come-up/#comments
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/24/argos-sailing-nissan-titan-power-rankings-2/
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-week-19-1.4367222
http://thegruelingtruth.net/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-playoff-seedomgs/
http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/cfl-power-rankings-week-19-stampeders-finally-lose/
http://www.sportingnews.com/ca/cfl/news/week-19-cfl-power-rankings-the-riders-moving-up-to-no-4-saskatchewan-roughriders-calgary-stampeders-winnipeg-blue-bombers-toronto-argonauts/1i1rdxuc5r3uq1n351oa12k8re

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early Week 19 picks
http://www.sportingnews.com/ca/cfl/news/week-19-cfl-picks-redblacks-in-tough-position-to-beat-ticats-without-sinopoli/1nqeokddoe3t41xwlj42bi40hi

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Ottawa had a bye for Week 18.  They will have a bye next week for Week 20.  If they finish first, they will have a bye for the first week of the playoffs.  Then, on the day of the Eastern Final, they will have played one game in 36 days!

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Week 19 results (last night)

Ottawa 41....Hamilton 36
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2444/hamilton-tiger-cats-vs-ottawa-redblacks/

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Sask 37....Montreal 12
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2445/montreal-alouettes-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders/

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If the Bombers win tonight, they will clinch second place.
https://www.cfl.ca/2017/10/27/playoff-scenarios-2017-week-19/

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Week 19 results (tonight)

BC 36....Winnipeg 27
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2446/bc-lions-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers/

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Edmonton 29....Calgary 20
https://www.cfl.ca/games/2447/calgary-stampeders-vs-edmonton-eskimos/

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All the Bombers needed to clinch second was for them to win or the Eskimos to lose.  Neither happened.

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