Here we go, fans. We're down to the final four in the 2026 CFL season, with spots in the 113th Grey Cup on the line as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet the Alouettes in Montreal and the BC Lions travel to Edmonton to take on the Elks.

Big matchups and little details will help tell the tale as we find out who goes to Calgary for the big one on Nov. 15. With that in mind, here are three things that will decide who moves on in each of the Eastern and Western Finals presented by Wegovy®.

WESTERN FINAL | BC AT EDMONTON

THE ROURKE ESCAPABILITY FACTOR

We’ve seen just how much off-script, get-the-heck-out-of-Dodge escapability that BC quarterback Nathan Rourke possesses. He did it again last week, emerging from what appeared to be a certain sack to find receiver Stanley Berryhill III downfield for a 69-yard touchdown strike in the Western Semi-Final presented by Wegovy®.

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Who has the edge in the Eastern Final presented by Wegovy®?

The Edmonton Elks have the league’s No. 1-ranked defence, and an important part of what makes it so effective is its ability to disrupt plays in the backfield. Third in the CFL in sacks with 40 (Malik Carney was second with 11 and Noah Taylor was third with 10), the Elks generate plenty of pressure up front. When they aren't actually getting sacks,........

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