Before you make your pick, though, let\u2019s give you a head start. Using one key stat from each team\u2019s 2025 season (with one exception), here\u2019s a snapshot of what every club brings to the table, and why they might be the right fit for you in 2026.<\/p>\n
RELATED BC LIONS<\/p>\n 31.1 points per game (first in CFL)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re all about offence, the Lions are hard to beat. They led the league in scoring thanks in large part to Nathan Rourke<\/a>, who took home both Most Outstanding Player and Most Outstanding Canadian honours. His ability to stretch the field and create plays makes BC one of the most entertaining teams in the league.<\/p>\n And he\u2019s not doing it alone. With weapons like Keon Hatcher Sr. and Justin McInnis<\/a>, plus a strong presence in the backfield with James Butler<\/a>, the Lions can score in a hurry. If you want points and highlights, this is your team.<\/p>\n CALGARY STAMPEDERS<\/p>\n 126.7 rushing yards per game (first in CFL)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Calgary continues to lean into a physical, run-first identity, and it works. With Dedrick Mills extending his contrac<\/a>t, the Stampeders remain one of the most consistent rushing attacks in the league, controlling the tempo and wearing down defences.<\/p>\n That ground game is complemented by the dynamic playmaking of quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., giving Calgary a balanced offence that can beat teams in multiple ways. If you appreciate a team that can dictate the game, the Stamps might be for you.<\/p>\n EDMONTON ELKS<\/p>\n 73.2 completion percentage by Cody Fajardo<\/a> (second in CFL)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Efficiency is the calling card in Edmonton. Cody Fajardo<\/a> posted one of the best completion percentages in the league and now enters 2026 as the full-time starter from Day 1, bringing both accuracy and championship experience.<\/p>\n The additions of offensive linemen Brendan Bordner<\/a>, Coulter Woodmansey<\/a> and Jordan Murray<\/a> should only help. With better protection up front, Fajardo has the tools to be even more efficient and keep the offence on schedule all season long.<\/p>\n SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS<\/p>\n 22.7 points allowed per game (first in CFL)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If defence is your thing, Saskatchewan should be at the top of your list. The Riders allowed the fewest points in the league in 2025, showcasing a unit that consistently made life difficult for opposing offences.<\/p>\n Even with departures like A.J. Allen<\/a> and C.J. Reavis<\/a>, the core remains strong with players like linebacker Jameer Thurman<\/a>, defensive backs Rolan Milligan Jr. and Tevaughn Campbell<\/a>, and defensive lineman Mike Rose<\/a>. If you enjoy hard-hitting, championship-calibre defence, this is your squad.<\/p>\n WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS<\/p>\n 332 first downs allowed (fewest in CFL)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Blue Bombers offer a defensive identity just as strong as their rivals in Saskatchewan. Winnipeg allowed the fewest first downs in the league, consistently getting off the field and limiting opposing drives.<\/p>\n With additions like linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox<\/a> and defensive back Jonathan Moxey<\/a> joining returning stars such as defensive end Willie Jefferson<\/a> and defensive back Evan Holm, this unit remains one of the most disciplined in the CFL. If you like defence you might have to choose between Riders Green and White and Bombers Blue and Gold, but you really can\u2019t go wrong.<\/p>\n HAMILTON TIGER-CATS<\/p>\n 5,296 passing yards by Bo Levi Mitchell<\/a> (first in CFL)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Few teams can match Hamilton through the air. Bo Levi Mitchell<\/a> led the league in passing yards, showing he still has plenty left in the tank as one of the CFL\u2019s premier quarterbacks.<\/p>\n He\u2019s surrounded by an impressive group of receivers, including receivers Kenny Lawler<\/a>, Kiondr\u00e9 Smith, Shemar Bridges<\/a> and off-season addition Kurleigh Gittens Jr<\/a>. If you like big plays and a pass-heavy attack, Hamilton delivers.<\/p>\n TORONTO ARGONAUTS<\/p>\n 304.6 passing yards per game (second in CFL)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Toronto\u2019s offence thrived through the air even without its starting quarterback. Now, with Chad Kelly<\/a> back in the fold, expectations are even higher heading into 2026.<\/p>\n With targets like Damonte Coxie<\/a>, Makai Polk<\/a>, Kevin Mital<\/a> and Jake Herslow<\/a>, the Argonauts have the potential to return to their championship form from 2022 to 2024. If you want a contender with star power, Toronto is a strong choice.<\/p>\n MONTREAL ALOUETTES<\/p>\n 415 first downs (most in CFL)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Montreal\u2019s offence is all about consistency and moving the chains. The Alouettes led the league in first downs, showing an ability to sustain drives and control games even when dealing with injuries.<\/p>\n With Davis Alexander leading the way and playmakers like Tyson Philpot<\/a>, Cole Spieker<\/a>, Tyler Snead<\/a>, Alexander Hollins<\/a> and Jerreth Sterns, this group can attack in waves. Add a defence featuring Tyrice Beverette and Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund<\/a>, plus recent Grey Cup experience, and you\u2019ve got a complete team.<\/p>\n OTTAWA REDBLACKS<\/p>\n 3 Grey Cup titles (via new head coach and general manager Ryan Dinwiddie)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Ottawa might be the league\u2019s most intriguing team heading into 2026. The addition of head coach and general manager Ryan Dinwiddie brings championship experience after winning two Grey Cups as a head coach with the Toronto Argonauts and another as an assistant coach with the Calgary Stampeders, and it signals a new direction for the franchise.<\/p>\n The REDBLACKS were aggressive in free agency, adding names like linebacker A.J. Allen<\/a>, defensive back C.J. Reavis<\/a>, defensive lineman Habakkuk Baldonado<\/a>, running back Greg Bell<\/a> and receiver Ayden Eberhardt<\/a>. With pivot Dru Brown<\/a> under centre, this could be the team for fans looking to jump on a potential turnaround before it happens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TORONTO \u2014 Picking a CFL team isn\u2019t always straightforward. 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