Just when I think games can’t get more exciting in the CFL, they do.

There have been thrilling finishes, record-breaking and career-high performances (I see you Tyreik McAllister and Cody Fajardo), and back-and-forth contests that had all CFL fans on the edge of their seats.

As we head into Week 9, one can only assume we’ll see more of that this week.

From a rookie QB getting his first start in a hostile environment, to a rematch of one of the best games of the season on Saturday night, here are four storylines to watch this week.

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KAIDON SALTER IS THE GUY

BC at Winnipeg | Thursday, July 30 | 8:30 p.m. ET | TSN/RDS/CFL

It appears that it will be Kaidon Salter getting the start for the BC Lions this week when they head to Winnipeg to take on the Blue Bombers.

Nathan Rourke was injured in Week 7’s contest against the Edmonton Elks and hasn’t returned yet. Chase Brice took over in Week 7 for the majority of the game after Rourke was injured on the first offensive series, and he started last week’s game against Toronto. Looking for a........

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