We’re going to have a great finish to the 2026 regular season.

In fact, the playoff picture only got more uncertain with Week 17 results on Friday and Saturday. At this time of year, uncertainty makes for all kinds of entertainment. With four weeks remaining in The Final Stretch, there’s much still to be determined.

For this week’s Monday Morning Quarterback, let’s highlight three stories we’re watching in the final four weeks of the season.

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Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers' Week 17 picks

KPMG Playoff Probability: What are the odds for a crossover?

This one is obvious and staring us right in the face. But it’s also going to be the league’s biggest story as we head towards the postseason. After all, we’re talking about four teams vying for two West Division playoff spots and an additional crossover position.

And all four of those teams are playing one another down the stretch!

Let’s start with a Calgary team that has re-entered the conversation in a big way. With back-to-back wins over Ottawa, the Stampeders (7-8) have moved to within half a game of this year’s final playoff spot. That position, fourth in the West and thus the crossover, is currently held........

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