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3 strengths for every team in Division Finals presented by Wegovy®

3 strengths for every team in Division Finals presented by Wegovy®

The Division Finals presented by Wegovy® are almost here. Saturday afternoon sees Montreal host Winnipeg in the Eastern Final presented by Wegovy®...

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3 storylines to watch in the Eastern Final presented by Wegovy®

3 storylines to watch in the Eastern Final presented by Wegovy®

For a second consecutive season, the Montreal Alouettes will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in an East Division playoff game. Last season saw the Als...

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3 X-factors that could shape the Eastern Final presented by Wegovy®

3 X-factors that could shape the Eastern Final presented by Wegovy®

For the first time since 2019, we have a crossover playoff win. With a 25-22 victory over Toronto in the Eastern Semi-Final presented by Wegovy®, the...

03.11.2026 4

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3 X-factors that could shape the Western Final presented by Wegovy®

3 X-factors that could shape the Western Final presented by Wegovy®

For the first time since 2011, the BC Lions and Edmonton Elks will meet in a playoff game. And Saturday’s Western Final presented by Wegovy® will...

03.11.2026 6

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MMQB: 3 burning questions for recently eliminated teams

MMQB: 3 burning questions for recently eliminated teams

That was a fun Semi-Final Saturday! Congratulations to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions for advancing to the 2026 final four. The Bombers put...

02.11.2026 20

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3 storylines to watch in the Eastern Semi-Final

3 storylines to watch in the Eastern Semi-Final

For the second straight season, the Eastern Semi-Final will feature a crossover team from the West. And for a second consecutive year, that team is...

28.10.2026 10

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3 X-factors that could shape the Western Semi-Final

3 X-factors that could shape the Western Semi-Final

For the third consecutive year, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions will meet in a playoff game. Last season, it was the Riders prevailing 24-21...

27.10.2026 10

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3 X-factors that could shape the Eastern Semi-Final

3 X-factors that could shape the Eastern Semi-Final

For a second straight season, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will feature in the Eastern Semi-Final. After capturing the crossover playoff spot in 2025,...

27.10.2026 10

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MMQB: Who gets the nod for the 2026 CFL Awards?

The 2026 regular season is done, and we’ll be heavily turning our attention to Division Semi-Final Saturday as the week continues. With this being...

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How will the playoff picture shake out after Week 21?

Three teams. Two playoff spots. One weekend. That’s what we’re looking at entering Week 21, the final week of the 2026 season. The Saskatchewan...

22.10.2026 30

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MMQB: 20 thoughts from Week 20

A lot was accomplished in the second last week of 2026. Saskatchewan became the fifth team to clinch a playoff spot, while Edmonton and BC clinched...

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6 defensive players that could be named All-CFL

I didn’t expect this exercise to be so difficult when I got asked to write on a few defensive players likely to end up named 2026 All-CFLers. But...

14.10.2026 20

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MMQB: A look at the 3 teams still fighting for a playoff spot

We’re coming out of Mobil Thanksgiving Weekend with a little more playoff clarity. It’s been a while since we could say that! Thanks to a 27-12...

13.10.2026 30

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How the playoff picture is shaping up down The Final Stretch

Very little is decided as we head down The Final Stretch. With three weeks to go, only three teams have clinched playoff spots. Only two teams have...

09.10.2026 30

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MMQB: 5 numbers that matter down The Final Stretch

If you were looking for more clarity with the CFL playoff picture coming out of Week 18, you had no such luck. Fortunately, in this case, clarity is...

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Can the BC Lions repeat their 2011 season this year?

The BC Lions are the CFL’s hottest team. After a 1-5 start, the Lions have rattled off wins in seven of their last eight and have moved into a tie...

01.10.2026 20

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MMQB: Who is in the crossover hunt down The Final Stretch?

We’re going to have a great finish to the 2026 regular season. In fact, the playoff picture only got more uncertain with Week 17 results on Friday...

28.09.2026 30

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Is 2026 the year of the big-man touchdown?

Nothing makes a football fan smile quite like a “big man touchdown,” hey? Whether it’s an offensive lineman checking in as an eligible receiver...

23.09.2026 20

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MMQB: 4 standouts from Week 16

We have a third team confirmed for the 2026 postseason. Another group kept their playoff hopes alive in spectacular, last-minute fashion. And the...

21.09.2026 30

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Every team's path to the playoffs down The Final Stretch

15 weeks down and six to go. Welcome to The Final Stretch of the 2026 season. Two teams have clinched playoff spots, a couple of other teams are...

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MMQB: 3 questions to answer down The Final Stretch

What a couple weeks we’ve had, hey? First, it was an awesome OK Tire Labour Day Weekend. And now we’re coming off an explosive Forty Creek...

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MMQB: 6 notable OK Tire Labour Day Weekend performances

That was an outstanding OK Tire Labour Day Weekend. Three of our four games came right down to the fourth quarter, culminating in Edmonton’s...

08.09.2026 50

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MMQB: 4 questions for the second half of the 2026 season

Will there be a crossover in the playoffs this year? And will Edmonton win the West? CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg asks those questions and more in this...

24.08.2026 50

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MMQB: 6 midseason picks for the 2026 CFL Awards

In this week’s MMQB, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg picks his midseason winners for six CFL Awards, including George Reed Most Outstanding Player.

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Who leads the pack in the East and West divisions for MOP discussion?

CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg identifies his current frontrunners for the league’s major individual awards in both the West and East divisions.

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MMQB: 5 unconventional midseason awards

In this week’s MMQB, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg hands out five midseason awards to the teams and players who have delivered the CFL’s biggest...

10.08.2026 60

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6 best 40+ yard plays of 2026 so far

With 40 days until the Forty Creek Quadruple Header, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg takes a look at six of the top plays of over 40 yards so far this season.

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MMQB: 4 CFL players having breakout campaigns in 2026

In this week’s MMQB, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg highlights four players enjoying breakout 2026 campaigns.

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MMQB: 3 trends shaping the 2026 CFL season

In this week’s MMQB, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg examines the emergence of Calgary’s explosive offence, the Edmonton Elks, and Toronto’s aerial...

27.07.2026 70

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MMQB: 5 things we know after one-third of the CFL season

Is Dedrick Mills proving last season was no fluke? CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg explores that question and four other takeaways in this week’s MMQB.

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MMQB: 3 teams emerging as early favourites after six weeks

CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg explores the reasons why the Montreal Alouettes, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks have emerged as early-season...

13.07.2026 70

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Does Jalen or Tyson have the edge in Week 6’s Philpot Bowl?

With twin brothers Jalen and Tyson Philpot going head-to-head in Week 6, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg takes a look at who may have an edge in this...

09.07.2026 60

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MMQB: 5 best Canadian performances on FanDuel Canada Day Weekend

In this week’s edition of MMQB, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg identifies five National players that had dominating performances on FanDuel Canada Day...

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What would an All-Canadian CFL starting lineup look like?

CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg assembles an entirely Canadian team in honour of FanDuel Canada Day Weekend. Check out who made his Red and White squad.

03.07.2026 60

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MMQB: Reasons for optimism across the CFL

In this week’s MMQB, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg breaks down Edmonton’s impressive start and the other biggest storylines coming out of Week 4.

29.06.2026 50

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4 Elite Canadian pass-catchers headline Friday Night Football

CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg highlights four standout Canadian receivers to watch when the Toronto Argonauts visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday...

26.06.2026 70

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MMQB: 5 players putting the CFL on notice

From Stavros Katsantonis to Tyson Philpot, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg highlights five players making plenty of noise through the first three weeks of...

22.06.2026 70

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4 defensive players making early statements in 2026

CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg highlights four defensive players who have made an early impact through the first two weeks of the 2026 season.

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MMQB: Has Alexander ascended to the highest tier of CFL quarterbacks?

CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg examines Davis Alexander’s incredible start to his career before completing his 2026 MMQB Positional Rankings with the...

15.06.2026 80

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MMQB: 5 biggest impressions from Week 1

CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg has five observations about Week 1 in this Week’s MMQB, followed by his final positional rankings for 2026.

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MMQB: Who’s going to win Most Outstanding Player in 2026?

Week 1 is finally here, and CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg celebrates the start of the 2026 season with bold award picks and fresh defensive line rankings...

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MMQB: Ranking the CFL’s top defensive backs

Who are the CFL’s top defensive backs? CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg counts them down in this week’s MMQB.

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MMQB: Ranking the CFL’s top 3 receivers

Who are the top 3 receivers in the CFL? CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg counts them down in this week’s edition of MMQB.

18.05.2026 80

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5 Things to Know for 2026: Winnipeg Blue Bombers

After an early playoff exit in 2025, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are confident in turning that around in 2026. CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg has more in this...

12.05.2026 70

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MMQB: Ranking the CFL’s top 3 cornerbacks

CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg unveils his top CFL cornerback rankings in a new MMQB while also breaking down storylines for two more teams.

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Everything you need to know for 2026 CFL training camps

CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg brings you everything you need to know for CFL training camps, from off-season storylines to breakout candidates to watch in...

08.05.2026 70

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MMQB: Ranking the CFL’s top 3 running backs

Where does Calgary Stampeders running back Dedrick Mills rank among the top running backs in the league? CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg tackles that and...

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MMQB: 1 interesting off-season add for every East Division team

In this week’s MMQB, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg highlights his most interesting off-season additions for each East Division team.

27.04.2026 70

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5 Things to Know for 2026: BC Lions

In this instalment of the 5 Things to Know series, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg looks at the BC Lions and how they’re shaping up for 2026.

22.04.2026 70

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MMQB: 1 interesting off-season add for every West Division team

With the 2026 season nearing, this week’s MMQB sees CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg spotlight intriguing new faces across the West Division.

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