This will be the final regular-season Power Rankings for the 2026 CFL Season.
Some teams rested sections of their starting rosters in Week 21. Montreal beat Toronto 33-16. Winnipeg beat BC 34-10 to qualify for a playoff spot. Saskatchewan won a nail-biter 16-9 over Edmonton. The week ended with Hamilton showing their Steel Town pride with a 35-22 win vs. Ottawa.
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Record: 14-4
Previous ranking: 1
Dustin Crum got the nod to close out the Alouettes’ season in Week 21. He was spectacular with his clock management, as the Alouettes had a time of possession of 34:28.
Kassem Ferdinand was great with 74 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.
Montreal set the benchmark this season. The road to the Grey Cup will go through Montreal this season.
Next game: East Division Final: Saturday, November 7th, 2026. Montreal will play the winner of the Winnipeg vs. Toronto game at home.
2 – Edmonton Elks
Record: 13-5
Previous ranking: 2
For a team playing a game with no implications on the line, they made it difficult for Saskatchewan.
Although he did not throw for a touchdown pass, Taylor Powell did all you could ask for. He had a 236-yard passing performance and completed 26 of 30 passes.
ShunDerrick Powell had a great game with 101 rushing yards on 11 carries, with an average of 9.2 yards per carry.
Next game: West Division Final: Saturday, November 7th, 2026. Edmonton will play the winner of the BC vs. Saskatchewan game at home.
3 – BC Lions
Record: 10-8
Previous ranking: 3
At 10-8, Week 21 was a meaningless game for the Lions den.
It’s going to be an exciting playoff for the City of Vancouver. What the Lions did in their 9-3 run was remarkable in their last 12 scheduled games.
They have a good all-around team that can make a lot of noise come playoff time.
Next game: West Division Semi-Final: Saturday, October 31st, 2026, vs. Saskatchewan.
Record: 9-9
Previous ranking: 5
With nothing to play for, Toronto played conservatively in their last game of the season at BMO Field vs. Montreal.
The good thing about this scenario is examining the 2nd and 3rd units of your roster. For the most part, this is generally the only time to do so.
Tucker Horn tossed an impressive 71-yard pass-and-play to Dymere Miller on his first play of the game.
Nicholas Toomer had a great night with 8 tackles and 1 interception.
Congratulations to Kevin Mital. He became the 4th Argos receiver to accomplish the 1,000-yard club, joining Davin Ungerer III, Damonte Coxie, and Tyler Kahmann this season.
Next game: East Division Semi-Final: Saturday, October 31st, 2026, vs. Winnipeg.
Record: 9-9
Previous ranking: 4
It was a tough day for Calgary, as all they could do was sit and wait for outcomes to go their way.
The final nail in the coffin was Winnipeg winning the 2-1 series lead, which placed Calgary out of postseason contention.
The Stampeders had a great season of exciting football. The early losing streaks were an issue.
Vernon Adams Jr. was amazing to see on the field. His play at the quarterback position was fun to watch for fans from coast to coast, with 4,533 passing yards, 36 touchdown passes, and only 6 interceptions.
Next game: None. Calgary failed to make the playoffs.
Record: 10-8
Previous ranking: 6
It wasn't a pretty season for the defending Grey Cup Champions. Like Winnipeg, Saskatchewan had inconsistent week-to-week results. The long losing streaks haunted them this season and put them in jeopardy.
Saskatchewan could not afford to lose their regular-season finale.
With Edmonton resting some high-level talent, Saskatchewan had to go all in but struggled.
Saskatchewan were unable to get a good rhythm throughout the game.
At the end of the day, a 16-9 win was enough to seal a 3rd-place finish in the West Division.
Next game: West Division Semi-Final: Saturday, October 31st, 2026, in BC.
Record: 9-9
Previous ranking: 7
It has been an up-and-down year for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Some weeks they look brilliant, while other weeks they look very average.
Week 21 was a must-win scenario for the Blue Bombers. It was a simple game plan. Win, and you're in.
The win was one thing; losing Zach Collaros in the 3rd quarter from an upper-body injury from a hit by Nathan Cherry is another issue.
Dru Brown took the helm and did a great job. He went 11 for 11 in pass attempts, 185 passing yards, and 2 touchdown passes.
Brady Oliveira was his usual self, carrying the team on his back with 149 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns, on 15 carries.
Next game: East Division Semi-Final: Saturday, October 31st, 2026, in Toronto.
Record: 6-12
Previous ranking: 8
It was a difficult day for Hamilton fans when Bo Levi Mitchell went down in Week 5. Everyone knows that it’s the harsh reality of pro football when your leader goes down with an injury for the remainder of the season.
Although it was a season the City of Hamilton would like to forget, Hamilton put their best foot forward to close out the 2026 season.
Tre Ford had a good game with 170 passing yards, 2 touchdown passes, and 52 rushing yards.
Larry Roundtree III had a good game with 82 yards on 15 carries.
Next game: None. Hamilton failed to make the playoffs.
9 - Ottawa Redblacks
Record: 1-17
Previous ranking: 9
After an impressive 40-39 win over Toronto in Week 20 to claim their first win of the 2026 season, reality settled in once more.
With only pride to play for in Week 21 vs. Hamilton, Ottawa once again experienced difficulties running the ball, as it has all season.
Ottawa were only able to accumulate a total of 37 yards on the ground.
Bryson Barnes faced the reality of pro football. He went 13 for 26, 163 yards, and 2 interceptions. He was later replaced by Jake Maier. Maier had a good showing with limited time, with 13 completions on 15 attempts, 131 passing yards, and 2 touchdown passes.
Next game: None. Ottawa failed to make the playoffs.