We are hitting The Final Stretch of the 2026 season.

Sadly September is behind us, which is great for the “sweater weather” crowd, but stinks for those of us who enjoy the sun.

Just like the changes going on with the colours of the leaves, there has been some movement in the top four quarterbacks and there is absolutely a world where we may see a bigger shakeup before all is said and done.

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Look out for Saturday afternoon’s Lions/Argonauts clash between two of the game’s best passers!

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1. (1) DAVIS ALEXANDER | MONTREAL ALOUETTES

I can understand if some fanbases want Davis Alexander to finally be taken off the top of the podium.

Davis is currently fourth in total passing yardage and was not exactly spectacular in the Montreal Alouettes' 37-25 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 16. His second touchdown of the night was a centre screen to the game’s best wide receiver, Tyson Philpot.

However, Davis has managed to find that extremely difficult balance between making big plays while avoiding critical mistakes. No starter has fewer interceptions or has taken fewer sacks. The leader of the best team in the CFL stays on top. To the victor goes the spoils.

2. (2) NATHAN ROURKE | BC LIONS

Oh boy, we have such a fascinating battle among the medal finalists, don’t we? Throughout much of the BC........

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