The CFL's Week 12 matchups are set, and it's shaping up to be an exciting stretch run towards the 113th Grey Cup. The Western and Eastern Divisions are both gearing up for crucial divisional clashes, with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions aiming to push the Elks and Roughriders to the back of the pack. Meanwhile, the Riders and Elks are looking to separate themselves from the race for third in the division. Out in the East, the Montreal Alouettes are on a six-game winning streak, led by the league's best quarterback and receiver, and are set to take on the Ottawa REDBLACKS, who are struggling to find their first win since September 2025. The Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats will also face off in a crucial series that could decide who hosts a playoff game and who makes the playoffs. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers need to dedicate themselves to giving Brady Oliveira the ball as much as possible, while the Elks are hoping Justin Rankin doesn't spark for the back half of the season. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are riding high after a comeback win over Saskatchewan, while the Toronto Argonauts are limping back home after a 30-point loss in Edmonton. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Hamilton, with Trevor Harris taking the blame and being ready to go. The BC Lions are improving across the board and will be a huge challenge for the Riders, with Nathan Rourke looking to send a message to preseason prognosticators. The Alouettes' defense is one of the best in the league, and the Tiger-Cats' offense is improving, making them a hard team to beat in the second half of the season. The Riders and Lions are set to face off in a potential classic, with the Lions looking to make a statement against the Riders. The Eastern Division is also heating up, with the Montreal Alouettes hosting the Ottawa REDBLACKS and the Toronto Argonauts facing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a crucial series that could decide who hosts a playoff game and who makes the playoffs.
