TORONTO — Week 1 of the 2026 CFL season delivered everything fans could have hoped for: dramatic finishes, breakout performances and plenty of star power across the league.

The traditional stat sheet always tells part of the story, but some of the game’s most impressive performances are better illustrated through advanced metrics tracked by Pro Football Focus (PFF).

From quarterbacks pushing the ball downfield to defenders living in the backfield, here are five Week 1 numbers that stood out, according to PFF.

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VERNON ADAMS JR. | QUARTERBACK | CALGARY STAMPEDERS | 4 BIG-TIME THROWS

Even in defeat, Vernon Adams Jr. showed why he’s one of the CFL’s premier playmakers. According to PFF, the Calgary quarterback recorded four big-time throws in Friday’s 30-28 loss to Winnipeg, the highest total of any passer in Week 1.

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