With just five weeks left in the regular season, The Final Stretch to the 2026 Grey Cup Playoffs is well underway.

There are plenty of playoff scenarios and things to keep an eye on this weekend, as Week 17 kicks off on Friday night.

To get you ready for the week ahead, here is one storyline to watch in each game.

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DEFENCE, DEFENCE, DEFENCE

TORONTO AT WINNIPEG FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:00 P.M. ET TSN, RDS, CBSSN, CFL

Both the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers are coming off standout defensive performances.

Last week, the Argos defence frustrated Cody Fajardo and co., especially SAM linebacker Adarius Pickett, who tallied 13 defensive tackles, eight pressures, according to PFF, a knockdown and a sack in his team's win. Edmonton was just one-for-six in the red zone and the Argos picked off Fajardo twice in the end zone. Plus, Ralph Holley's fumble recovery touchdown proved to be the difference in the........

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