{"id":632579,"date":"2026-04-27T20:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/632579\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T20:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:00:14","slug":"cfl-players-make-bold-predictions-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/632579\/","title":{"rendered":"CFL players make bold predictions for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

TORONTO \u2014 The 2026 season is just around the corner and we all have our bold predictions as to what is going to unfold from June to November.<\/p>\n

That includes fans, media and CFL players themselves. While fans can head over to CFL Game Zone<\/a> to play Season Predictor for a chance to win a trip to the 113th Grey Cup, some of the league\u2019s biggest stars faced the (tiny) microphone to share their bold predictions, ranging from championship aspirations to wild scoring streaks.<\/p>\n

BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke<\/a> is predicting his team will be back in the Western Final in 2026, only this time they come away with a trip to the 113th Grey Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cLions win the West,\u201d said Nathan Rourke<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 CFL (@CFL) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Kenny Lawler<\/a> went one step further, predicting the Black and Gold to not only go all the way but also earn the rights to host a parade in Hamilton.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs there any other take? Hamilton to the Grey Cup, and winning,\u201d said Lawler.<\/p>\n

Ticats linebacker Wynton McManis<\/a> is known for stopping opposing teams from scoring points, but his aspirations for 2026 have him actually adding points to the board himself on an unprecedented pace for any defensive player.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will say that I\u2019ll score a touchdown in every game,\u201d said Wynton McManis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot<\/a> chose to focus his prediction on his team\u2019s first battle of the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cTicats home opener, Alouettes win,\u201d said Philpot.<\/p>\n

Running back Brady Oliveira<\/a> has seen his team accomplish his exact prediction multiple times in the past, so it\u2019s up to you how bold it really is.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not really even a bold take,\u201d said Oliveira. \u201cI say that Winnipeg finishes the regular season as the No. 1 seed in the West Division.\u201d<\/p>\n

A.J. Allen<\/a> wants to leave no room for doubt. He\u2019s predicting his new team to do what his old team did in 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cOttawa REDBLACKS, Grey Cup champions,\u201d said Allen.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your bold prediction for 2026? Head over to CFL Game Zone<\/a> to play Season Predictor and give it your best for a chance to win a trip to the 113th Grey Cup.<\/p>\n

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