CFL Power Rankings: Where each team stands ahead of 2026 season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders enter the 2026 CFL season as the team to beat following their Grey Cup victory. Analysts are evaluating team rosters and off-season changes to predict performance for the upcoming 113th Grey Cup race.
Why it matters
As the defending champions, the Roughriders' performance sets the competitive benchmark for the entire Canadian Football League.
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris hoists the Grey Cup as Logan Ferland, left, watches after Saskatchewan defeated the Montreal Alouettes during the 112th CFL Grey Cup, in Winnipeg, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck) Kickoff for the 2026 CFL season is quickly approaching as teams have submitted their roster cuts while making final preparations for Week 1.
Standard sports analysis based on roster data and historical performance.
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