Week 13 in the CFL arrives with plenty of intrigue in each matchup.

The Montreal Alouettes have a chance to become the first team in the CFL to clinch a playoff spot.

All eyes will be on a pair of offensive stars in Calgary.

Toronto’s run game came alive in Week 12, but can it continue this week? And the BC Lions are streaking.

Sound good? Let’s dive in.

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WILL THE ALS CLINCH A PLAYOFF BERTH?

Montreal at Winnipeg | Friday, August 28 | 8:30 p.m. ET | TSN/RDS/CFL

Yes, it’s only late August, but we’re already talking about playoffs.

The Montreal Alouettes have dominated so far this season, as they sit with a 9-1 record heading into Week 13. Now they have the chance to become the first team in 2026 to lock up a playoff spot.

If Montreal defeats the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats lose to the Calgary Stampeders, the Als will lock up both a playoff berth and a home playoff spot.

With an Als win, a Toronto win, a Hamilton win and an Ottawa win,........

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