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Overreaction Monday: 4 hot takes from Week 16

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21.09.2026

Welcome to Overreaction Monday where we look back on the previous week’s action and root out some angles that could be prone to hot takes that may or may not be a tad over the top. Either from fans and the media in general or, maybe just specifically me.

Then, I’ll render a verdict as to whether I think it’s an “overreaction”, a “fair” assessment, or if it’s “too soon to tell.”

This week: Rumble, big man, rumble. It’s all in how you look at it. And, hey, that’s what leads are for.

5 things we learned from Week 16

MMQB: 4 standouts from Week 16

5 playoff races to watch down The Final Stretch

Could CFL punters rewrite the record books in 2026?

3 storylines to watch in Week 16

THEY SAY A.I. IS TAKING OVER THE WORLD BUT I KNOW THE TRUTH

One of the biggest plays in Toronto’s 24-19 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday was Ralph Holley’s 55-yard scoop and score, midway through the third quarter.

The 285-pound defensive lineman shook off one possible tackle, and then sprinted for all his worth to the end zone, giving the Argos a 23-16 lead.

“Big men are taking over the world.”

It’s not just Holley.

On Friday night, Montreal offensive lineman Donny........

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