A lot was accomplished in the second last week of 2026.

Saskatchewan became the fifth team to clinch a playoff spot, while Edmonton and BC clinched first and second in the West Division, respectively. That leaves one last postseason berth and the seeding in the West to be decided in the final week of the season.

But before we get there, I thought we’d try something new for this week. Week 20 is a nice round mile marker, and it gave us plenty of storylines.

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As such, and in no particular order, here are 20 thoughts for Week 20 of the CFL season.

1. Lost in all the playoff scenario and tiebreaker chaos of last week’s article, I neglected to factor in one very important thing: the event of a three-way tie. But it’s that tiebreak situation that allowed the Roughriders to clinch a playoff spot with their comeback win on Saturday afternoon. I was told there would be no math in this job.

After Winnipeg’s loss Friday, any scenario knocking Sask out in a head-to-head tiebreak (which they lost to both the Stamps and Bombers) was superseded by a potential three-way finish at 9-9. Calgary loses out if that comes to pass, which is why the Riders are automatically in regardless of what happens this weekend.

In Week 21, the idle Stampeders will watch the Bombers play in BC Friday night. It’s win and in for Winnipeg, while any other result means Calgary makes it.

2. Saturday’s 32-13 win for the Stamps was the final game of the season, which also means it was the regular season swan song for Rene Paredes. Retiring at the end of this season, Paredes went out nailing four field goals in the win and will finish his........

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