Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) drops back and passes against the B.C. Lions during their game in Kelowna, B.C. last week.Steve Dunsmoor/The Canadian Press
Vernon Adams Jr. will have a tough act to follow Saturday night in Montreal.
Adams will lead Calgary (2-2) into Montreal to face the Alouettes (3-1). He comes off a stellar performance last week, throwing for 405 yards and six touchdowns while running 22 yards for another score in the Stampeders’ 58-36 home win over the Toronto Argonauts.
Adams completed 20-of-25 passes in the contest, becoming just the fifth CFL player ever to have 400-plus yards passing, six TDs and no interceptions in a game. The six scoring strikes also tied a Calgary team record and earned the franchise a second straight Stampede Bowl victory.
Calgary’s offence converted 12-of-17 second-down opportunities and was a perfect 5-5 in the red zone. Tevin Jones had four catches for 139 yards and a TD that covered 90 yards.
Canadian Jalen Philpot recorded seven catches for 83 yards, including two touchdown grabs, while former Argo Dejon Brissett had three receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns.
Calgary (2-2) has won its last two contests, with its two losses by a combined five points.
Predictably following last week’s contest, Calgary sits atop the CFL in offensive points per game (37.8) and offensive TDs (19). But the Stampeders not only boast the league’s top ground game (119 yards per game) but are also tops in rushing attempts (95).
Dedrick Mills, last year’s CFL rushing leader, is currently second overall with 339 yards (5.7-yard average) and has a league-high 60 carries.
And the Stamps’ offensive production takes attention away from a defence that’s allowing 34.3 offensive points per game, second-highest in the CFL.
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander sets up a play against the Ottawa Redblacks during their game in Montreal last month.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press
For Montreal (3-1), defensive back Lorenzo Burns (head) was a full participant in practice Tuesday, but Kabion Ento (hamstring) was not.
The Alouettes resume league action following a bye week after earning a 37-35 home victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on June 28. Davis Alexander is second overall in passing with 1,478 yards (just six behind Toronto’s Chad Kelly) and has seven touchdown passes against no interceptions so far this season.
Tyson Philpot – Jalen’s twin brother – leads the CFL in targets (46), catches (36) and yards (587) with three touchdowns. But Montreal’s receiving corps also features American Tyler Snead (25 catches, 384 yards, three TDs).
Montreal has allowed a league-low three sacks while Calgary has registered eight, tied for second-most.
Pick: Montreal
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Edmonton Elks (Thursday night)
At Edmonton, the Elks (3-1) look to resume their winning ways after suffering their first loss of the season (36-24 against B.C.). They opened 2026 with a 29-21 win over Ottawa (0-4) as Justin Rankin had 196 yards from scrimmage and a TD. He ran seven times for just 19 yards against the Lions but added 10 catches for 100 yards. Austin Mack had eight receptions for 141 yards and a TD while Kaion Julien-Grant recorded two touchdown grabs.
It’s been a tough start for the Redblacks, but their last two losses against Montreal and Saskatchewan have been by a combined seven points. Still, they’ve scored a league-low eight offensive TDs.
Pick: Edmonton
Toronto Argonauts vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Friday night)
At Winnipeg, the Bombers (2-2) return home on the heels of a 14-13 road win over Hamilton. After starter Zach Collaros (upper body) left in the first half, Canadian rookie Taylor Elgersma completed 11-of-15 passes for 86 yards and a TD. Stalwart running back Brady Oliveira’s seven straight carries for 40 yards set up Sergio Castillo’s winning 23-yard boot.
Kelly leads the CFL in passing yards, TDs (12) and 30-plus yard completions (12) but also interceptions (eight). Toronto (2-2) is second overall in offensive points scored (36 per game) and TDs (16) but last in offensive points allowed (36) and tied for second-last in offensive TDs surrendered (16).
Pick: Toronto
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders (Sunday night)
At Regina, the Roughriders (3-1) did enough to earn the 27-22 win in Ottawa last week, overcoming an early 10-0 deficit. KeeSean Johnson had nine receptions for 137 yards and a TD, his third straight game with a score.
Jake Dolegala starts at quarterback for Hamilton (2-2) after veteran Bo Levi Mitchell suffered an ankle injury against Winnipeg that required surgery. Dolegala and Canadian Tre Ford both played against the Bombers, but neither were effective. Dolegala will make his first career start against Saskatchewan, the franchise he began his CFL career with (2022-23).
Trevor Harris starts for the defending Grey Cup champs and has an 11-5 record against the Ticats.
Pick: Saskatchewan
Last week: 1-3
Overall: 8-10