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They say football is the ultimate team sport, where no single player can take over a game without the support of those around him.

The great dichotomy is it’s also about individual, one-on-one battles all over the field.

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Win most of those, and a team usually wins the game.

Sunday’s West final between the Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan is no different.

On offence, on defence, on special teams, players will be matched mano a mano on more than 100 plays.

Here are three of the more intriguing and critical matchups to watch, with a trip to the Grey Cup on the line.

– Bombers offensive lineman Stanley Bryantagainst Riders defensive lineman Charleston Hughes.

Hughes was the CFL’s sack king this season, with 16 quarterback takedowns. Bryant knows him well as an opponent and former teammate in Calgary.

How much does he expect to see of the pass-rushing terror on Sunday?

“A lot,” Bryant said. “A full 60 minutes. Me and Charleston go way back … we’ve just been going head-to-head a lot since I’ve been in the CFL. He finds a way to get to the quarterback. He’s very savvy. He don’t look agile, but he’s agile. He makes plays in the run game as well. So he’s one of those guys you always have to have your hands on, and your eye on.”