The Labour Day loss is a 6-point swing in the West Division race.

Saskatchewan's 32-26 win gives them a 4-point head-to-head lead in the standings, but with the Banjo Bowl looming, the Bombers face a must-win scenario. A loss next week would put them 6 points back with an 0-2 season-series deficit, effectively making a division title nearly impossible without a monumental collapse from the Riders.