B.C. Lions, Calgary Stampeders can clinch playoff berths in Week 19
The B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders have the opportunity to secure playoff spots in the Canadian Football League during Week 19. Both teams must win their respective upcoming games to guarantee their postseason participation.
Why it matters
This update is significant for CFL fans and sports bettors tracking the final standings and playoff bracket formation.
The B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders can officially clinch playoff berths in Week 19, the CFL confirmed on Tuesday.
In order to secure a spot in the postseason, the Lions must beat the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night. The two teams last met in late-August at TD Place Stadium, where B.C. won by a score of 45-24. Zander Horvath was dominant along the ground, rushing 24 times for 164 yards and four touchdowns in the win.
The Lions have made the playoffs for four-straight seasons, and won last year’s West Semi-Final over Calgary before losing the West Final to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The club has the longest Grey Cup drought in the West Division, having not appeared in the CFL’s championship game or won it since 2011.
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