2014 MOP Watch With the regular season wrapped up and the Grey Cup Playoffs upon us, TSN.ca looks at the top candidates, this year led by the defenders, to take home the league's Most Outstanding Player award.

As CFL teams head into the stretch drive and make their final push for playoff spots and positioning, TSN.ca looks at the top candidates, this year led by the defenders, to take home this year's Most Outstanding Player award.

Solomon Elimimian Linebacker, BC Lions Tackles 137

Sacks 5

Interceptions 1

Forced Fumbles 3 Notes Elimimian is once again a force and a tackling machine in the Lions' linebacking corps this season. The fifth-year veteran leads the league with 137 tackles, 56 more than his closest competition in the category, Calgary's Brandon Smith.

Jon Cornish Running back, Calgary Stampeders Attempts 139

Yards 1,082

Average 7.8

Touchdowns 6 Despite only playing half the season. Cornish has unquestionably been the best running back and will likely win the league's rushing title. Cornish may not have played enough games to garner legitimate MOP consideration.

John Chick Defensive End, Saskatchewan Roughriders Tackles 43

Sacks 15

Interceptions 0

Forced Fumbles 0 Notes In Chick's first full season back in the league, he has terrorized opposing quarterbacks and leads the league in sacks with 15. His production has dipped in the second half of the season however, and he's no longer the favourite for Most Outstanding Player.

Odell Willis Defensive End, Edmonton Eskimos Tackles 29

Sacks 13

Interceptions 2

Fumbles 1 Notes Chick's slow second half has Willis right on his tail in the race for league lead in sacks. Willis has proven very versatile for the Eskimos this season as well, recording a couple of interceptions and even a touchdown.

Anthony Allen Running back, Saskatchewan Roughriders Attempts 156

Yards 849

Average 5.4

Touchdowns 8 Notes With Jon Cornish slowed by injuries, Allen is in the thick of things for this year's rushing title. Allen has proven he's a very talented runner but has had issues with fumbles.

Bo Levi Mitchell Quarterback, Calgary Stampeders Att-Comp 251-399

Yards 3,181

Touchdowns 21

Interceptions 8 Notes It's been a strange year in the CFL with some solid quarterback play but not a ton of MOP-worthy performances. Mitchell has battled injury and only played in 14 games this season, which is too bad because he's been really good when he's been on the field. The Stamps hope Mitchell stays healthy late in the season and of course into the playoffs.

Ricky Ray Quarterback, Toronto Argonauts Att-Comp 425-620

Yards 4,595

Touchdowns 28

Interceptions 15 Notes It's been a little more quietly this season, but Ricky Ray has once again put together a very solid season. In part due to some injuries around the league, Ray figures to once again lead the league in a number of passing categories, including pertinent ones, passing yards and touchdowns.