Samwise CFL Newsletter
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Mitchell Throws Five Touchdowns as Hamilton Rolls Past BC Lions 41-27
Bo Levi Mitchell delivered a commanding performance at Hamilton Stadium on Friday night, throwing five touchdown passes to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 41-27 victory over the BC Lions in Week 3 of the 2026 CFL season. A crowd of 20,402 watched as Hamilton scored early and often in the dominant win. Mitchell, who leads all CFL quarterbacks with an 84.1 per cent completion rate on the season, continued his standout campaign with another multi-touchdown outing. Nathan Rourke started at quarterback for BC but was unable to match Mitchell's output. The Tiger-Cats have bounced back strongly from a Week 1 loss to Montreal.
Sources: Global News, 3DownNation, CFL.ca
Former BC Lions Running Back Sean Millington Named to Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Former BC Lions running back Sean Millington has been named to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as the second inductee in the Class of 2026, joining Hamilton Tiger-Cats legend Brandon Banks. A Canadian player, Millington rushed for 6,086 yards and totalled 9,322 yards from scrimmage over his CFL career, scoring 87 touchdowns. He also recorded 176 special teams tackles, ranking fourth all-time in that category. The Hall announced Millington's selection on Friday. The induction ceremony is scheduled for September 17. The 2026 class is expected to feature six total inductees, with the remaining four to be announced in the coming weeks.
Sources: CFL.ca, 3DownNation, TSN
Alouettes Lose Beverette to Neck Injury, Sterns to Six-Game List Ahead of Edmonton Matchup
The Montreal Alouettes will be without two key contributors when they visit the Edmonton Elks in Saturday's Week 3 feature. Linebacker Tyrice Beverette has been ruled out with a neck injury, with Geoffrey Cantin-Arku set to start in his place. Receiver Jerreth Sterns has been placed on the six-game injured list with a hand injury, and Kaseem Ferdinand will start at slotback. The Alouettes enter Saturday undefeated at 2-0 after two comeback victories to open the season, but the absences present notable challenges to both the defence and the passing game heading into the 4 p.m. ET kickoff at Edmonton.
Sources: 3DownNation, CFL.ca
CFL Fines Montreal's Beauchemin for Low Hit on Toronto QB Chad Kelly in Week 2
The Canadian Football League fined Montreal Alouettes defensive back Nate Beauchemin on Friday for delivering a low hit on Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly in Week 2. The incident was reviewed by league officials before the fine was announced. Beauchemin, playing safety for the Alouettes, made contact with Kelly at an improper level during the Eastern Division matchup. Kelly is the Toronto Argonauts' starting quarterback. The fine comes as Montreal, currently sitting undefeated at 2-0 in the East Division, prepares for Saturday's visit to the Edmonton Elks at 4 p.m. ET to open the Week 3 Saturday slate.
Sources: CFL.ca
Harris and Mitchell Lead the League's Early-Season Quarterback Class
Two veteran quarterbacks are setting an elite standard through the opening weeks of the 2026 CFL season. Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, 40, leads the league with a 119.7 quarterback efficiency rating and has completed 83.3 per cent of his passes. Harris also carries an active CFL-record streak of 11 consecutive games with a completion percentage of 70 per cent or better. His average snap-to-throw time, which has declined each season with Saskatchewan, dropped to just 1.97 seconds in Week 2. Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, meanwhile, leads all CFL passers with an 84.1 per cent completion rate, averaging nearly 300 passing yards per game.
Sources: CFL.ca
Undefeated Montreal Alouettes, Edmonton Elks Clash in Week 3 Saturday Feature
Two of the CFL's three undefeated teams clash Saturday afternoon as the Montreal Alouettes visit the Edmonton Elks at 4 p.m. ET in the marquee Week 3 matchup. The Alouettes enter at 2-0 after coming from behind in each of their first two games, with quarterback Davis Alexander delivering a strong start to the season. The Elks, who won their season opener and held a Week 2 bye, enter Saturday having allowed just 21 points in their lone outing. Edmonton's offence benefited from a standout performance by running back Justin Rankin in that Week 1 victory, and the team seeks its second win of 2026.
Sources: CFL.ca, 3DownNation
Grey Cup Champion Roughriders Bring Undefeated Record and Hot Offence to Calgary in Week 3
The Saskatchewan Roughriders, defending Grey Cup champions, carry their undefeated 1-0 record into Calgary on Saturday evening for a 7 p.m. ET Week 3 showdown with the Stampeders. Quarterback Trevor Harris has been dominant in the team's season opener, throwing for 417 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3 per cent of his passes and posting a CFL-leading 119.7 quarterback efficiency rating. The Roughriders allowed opponents just 27 points in their one game. Calgary enters Saturday 0-1 in the West Division after a Week 1 home loss, looking to limit Saskatchewan's quick-release passing attack and earn a first win of 2026.
Sources: CFL.ca, CFL.ca (QB Analysis)
Eastern Conference
East Division
1. Montreal — 4 pts (2-0-0)
2. Hamilton — 2 pts (1-1-0)
3. Ottawa — 0 pts (0-1-0)
4. Toronto — 0 pts (0-1-0)
Through Week 2 — 3 games today
Western Conference
West Division
1. Saskatchewan — 2 pts (1-0-0)
2. Edmonton — 2 pts (1-0-0)
3. Winnipeg — 2 pts (1-1-0)
4. Calgary — 0 pts (0-1-0)
5. BC — 0 pts (0-1-0)
Through Week 2 — 3 games today
Curated by JD · samwise.agency
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