Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford tells 3DownNation's Justin Dunk the Edmonton Elks could easily be the number one defence in CFL.

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 1 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread.

• Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+2.5)
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders (+1.5)
• Edmonton Elks at Ottawa Redblacks (-3)

Canadian receiver Jalen Philpot tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk the Calgary Stampeders 'wanted to play' the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 112th Grey Cup playoffs.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats' all-star receiver Kenny Lawler tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk he has made “peace” with not being in the NFL and rising to star status in the Canadian Football League.

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the CFL's new media rights deal with TSN and DAZN, post-training camp cuts from around the league, the Ottawa Redblacks naming Jake Maier their starting quarterback, how many fans have cancelled their season tickets due to incoming rule changes, Jaylon Hutchings signing back with the Calgary Stampeders, Jon Gruden raving over the B.C. Lions, Mike O'Shea giving Zach Collaros a vote of confidence, and their predictions for the 2026 season.

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Counting the Ottawa Redblacks, Dustin Crum estimated to 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk that five to six Canadian Football League teams inquired about his quarterbacking services during the negotiation window in February.

Canadian Football League commissioner Stewart Johnston explains to 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk how the new broadcast agreements, which start in 2027, came to fruition and what the deals mean for the future.

DAZN Canada vice president Deidra Dionne joins 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk to explain why the Canadian Football League's broadcast rights were valuable to the streaming company.