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Everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 season

On Thursday night the CFL returns to action with the BC Lions paying a visit to the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium at 9:00 p.m. ET.

CFL.ca has comprehensive previews of each team, features on some of the league’s biggest storylines, and much more, just in time for Week 1 action.

League-Wide Primer
 
The Waggle, Ep. 321: We back, baby!
Just in time for the kickoff of Week 1 of the 2023 campaign, Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba welcome you back to The Waggle, where they set the stage for the coming season.
 
CFL.ca Game Notes: A look at CFL Kickoff
CFL.ca has all the news and notes you need ahead of CFL Kickoff on Thursday night in this edition of CFL.ca Game Notes.
 
The Weekly Say: Predicting the 2023 season
With the CFL launching its free-to-play preseason futures game, CFL.ca’s writers take their best shots at a few predictions for the coming 2023 season.
 
Which East QBs have the most to prove?
In the first of a two-part series, CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz ranks the quarterbacks with the most to prove in 2023. He gets his “Most To Prove O-Metre” going with a look at the East Division.
 
Which West QBs have the most to prove?
CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz closes out his “Most To Prove-O-Metre” series, as he ranks the West Division pivots with the most to prove this year.
Predictions
 
Power Rankings: Kicking off the 2023 season
It’s a new season, with perhaps one familiar face at the top of the list in CFL.ca’s 2023 kickoff week power rankings.
 
Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers' kickoff week picks
CFL.ca’s writers are back to make their picks for another season, on the new CFL Pick ‘Em, presented by Old Dutch.
 
Weekly Predictor: Leaning in on the Lions
With CFL Kickoff just around the corner, CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye is back with his Weekly Predictor.
Five Things To Know
 
Five Things To Know: BC Lions
In this installment of Five Things To Know, CFL.ca gets you up to date on what’s going on with the BC Lions.
 
Five Things To Know: Saskatchewan Roughriders
CFL.ca opens its Five Things To Know season preview series with a look at what might await the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2023.
 
Five Things To Know: Montreal Alouettes
CFL.ca’s Five Things To Know series shifts over to Montreal, where the Alouettes have undergone some big change and want to have a big year.
 
Five Things to Know: Hamilton Tiger-Cats
CFL.ca’s Don Landry gets you up to date on all things Hamilton Tiger-Cats in this edition of Five Things To Know.
 
Five Things to Know: Calgary Stampeders
CFL.ca’s Don Landry gets you up to date on all things Calgary Stampeders in this edition of Five Things To Know.
 
Five Things to Know: Winnipeg Blue Bombers
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg brings you Five Things to Know on all things Winnipeg Blue Bombers ahead of the 2023 CFL Season.
 
Five Things to Know: Ottawa REDBLACKS
From the running back situation to Jeremiah Masoli’s connection with his receivers, CFL.ca’s Don Landry gets you up to speed on the Ottawa REDBLACKS in this edition of Five Things To Know.
 
Five Things To Know: Edmonton Elks
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg gets you up to date on all things Edmonton Elks in this edition of Five Things To Know.
 
Five Things to Know: Toronto Argonauts
CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg brings you Five Things to Know on all things Toronto Argonauts ahead of the 2023 CFL Season.
Top of the Depth Chart
 
Top of the Depth Chart: Calgary Stampeders
In this edition of Top of the Depth Chart, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson takes a look at the Calgary Stampeders roster and who may start at each position in 2023.
 
Top of the Depth Chart: Ottawa REDBLACKS
The first instalment of CFL.ca’s Top of the Depth Chart series has CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz takes his best guess at the 2023 starters for the Ottawa REDBLACKS.
 
Top of the Depth Chart: Edmonton Elks
In this edition of Top of the Depth Chart, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson takes a look at the Edmonton Elks and who may start in their first game of the 2023 season.
 
Top of the Depth Chart: Winnipeg Blue Bombers
In this edition of Top of the Depth Chart, CFL.ca’s Don Landry projects the potential Week 1 starters for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
 
Top of the Depth Chart: Saskatchewan Roughriders
In this edition of Top of the Depth Chart, CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye takes a look at potential Week 1 starters for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
 
Top of the Depth Chart: Hamilton Tiger-Cats
In this edition of Top of the Depth Chart, CFL.ca’s Don Landry takes a look at who could start in Week 1 for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
 
Top of the Depth Chart: Montreal Alouettes
In this edition of Top of the Depth Chart, CFL.ca’s Don Landry takes a look at potential Week 1 starters for the Montreal Alouettes.
 
Top of the Depth Chart: BC Lions
In this Top of the Depth Chart, CFL.ca’s Jim Morris takes his best guess at who will start on opening day for the BC Lions.
 
Top Of The Depth Chart: Toronto Argonauts
In this edition of Top of the Depth Chart, CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz projects the potential Week 1 starters for the Toronto Argonauts.
Insights and Analysis
 
Lucky Guess: Whitehead has a hunch about 2023 Lions
A year ago, Lucky Whitehead had a feeling about his BC Lions team. Despite an off-season full of change, says CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary, he’s got that feeling again this year.
 
Trevor Harris: 'I feel like I have a lot to prove this year'
As the new quarterback of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Trevor Harris says he has a lot to prove this season. CFL.ca’s Jim Morris explains.
 
A hungry, fiery Masoli returns to the REDBLACKS
Jeremiah Masoli will return to the game this year in Ottawa grateful for another opportunity and hungry to add the Grey Cup that’s eluded him to his resume.
 
Landry: Rhymes looking to ascend to new heights in '23
With a full off-season to train and prepare under his belt, BC Lions receiver Dominique Rhymes feels that 2023 could be his best campaign yet. CFL.ca’s Don Landry explains.
 
Eugene Lewis brings his helping hands to Edmonton
The secret to Eugene Lewis’ highlight reel-laden success, writes CFL.ca’s Don Landry, is the receiver’s approach with the quarterbacks he’s played with. That’ll be no different in Edmonton this year.
 
Morris: Lawler zeroes in on legacy with Bombers
In 2022, Kenny Lawler learned that the grass — and the cash — isn’t always greener on the other side, writes CFL.ca’s Jim Morris.
 
Landry: Carey ready to climb the mountain in '23
Calgary Stampeders’ running back Ka’Deem Carey sees big things for himself and his team in 2023, writes CFL.ca’s Don Landry.
 
Morris: Tyson Philpot looking to add to toolbox in 2023
Heading into his second CFL season, following a successful rookie campaign, Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot is hoping he can add to his game. CFL.ca’s Jim Morris explains.
 
O'Leary: Jefferson ready to get Bombers back on top
After the first Grey Cup loss of his CFL career, Willie Jefferson is ready to help get the Winnipeg Blue Bombers back to their winning ways, he tells CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary.
Team Previews
 
Team Preview: 2023 Edmonton Elks
Following a disappointing 2022 season, the Edmonton Elks made a splash in free agency by enhancing their receiving corps, most notably with the signing of Eugene Lewis. Can a revamped Elks roster bring Edmonton back into the playoff picture in 2023?
 
Team Preview: 2023 Calgary Stampeders
Following an early exit from the CFL Playoffs in 2022, the Calgary Stampeders look ahead to a promising 2023 with Jake Maier entering his first full season as their starting quarterback and Ka’Deem Carey poised to be among the CFL’s top rushers.
 
Team Preview: 2023 Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS look to bounce back from a 2022 CFL season that saw them finish at the bottom of the East Division behind newly appointed head coach Bob Dyce, quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, and 2022 CFL sack leader Lorenzo Mauldin.
 
Team Preview: 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders look to improve on a 2022 CFL season that saw them fall out of the playoff picture. New additions Trevor Harris and Jake Wieneke bolster the Roughriders roster as they seek the CFL Playoffs in 2023.
 
Team Preview: 2023 Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts will try to go back-to-back in 2023 following their win in the 109th Grey Cup. Chad Kelly starts under centre and Kurleigh Gittens Jr. looks ahead to another big season while offseason acquisitions bolster the Argonauts defence.
 
Team Preview: 2023 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have returned their core for the 2023 CFL season along with the return of a familiar face. All-Star receiver Kenny Lawler rejoins an impressive roster in Winnipeg as the Blue Bombers look to recapture the Grey Cup in 2023.
 
Team Preview: 2023 BC Lions
The BC Lions are going into the 2023 CFL season with a revamped roster. Nathan Rourke’s departure puts Vernon Adams Jr under centre for his first full season in BC. New additions on both sides of the ball make the Lions a serious Grey Cup contender.
 
Team Preview: 2023 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have brought in free agents who can immediately make an impact on the field. Bo Levi Mitchell, Jameer Thurman, and Duke Williams join the Tiger-Cats as they look to secure a home Grey Cup birth in 2023.
 
Team Preview: 2023 Montreal Alouettes
Following a trip to the Eastern Final in 2022, the Monteal Alouettes prepare for the 2023 CFL season with a new quarterback under centre. Cody Fajardo looks to lead the Alouettes offence to success alongside newly appointed head coach Jason Maas.