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The Edmonton Eskimos know they will have to channel their inner road warrior if they hope to go anywhere in the playoffs.

A 27-19 win by the Saskatchewan Roughriders over the B.C. Lions during the Eskimos’ bye last week plotted Edmonton’s path to the Grey Cup through the East Division, beginning with a stop in Montreal to face the Alouettes in the semifinal round Nov. 10.

And while their playoff position is sealed, the Eskimos still have a matter to tend to back home, where they will be facing Saskatchewan on Saturday (5 p.m., TSN, 630 CHED) in their final game at Commonwealth Stadium, where they have gone 5-3 on the season so far.

“That we can come back and get a good groove going offensively and get some reps together and timing and those sorts of things, and get some playing time here at Commonwealth, we’re really excited about that,” said quarterback Trevor Harris, who was activated off an arm injury this week and is expected to see action. “So hopefully we finish the season strong here at home.”

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