Calgary Stampeders in CFL's Week 3: Defence Looks to Improve Against Champ Riders

Calgary Stampeders in CFL's Week 3: Defence looks to improve against champ Riders

The Calgary Stampeders are 0-1 to start the 2026 CFL season, and will be up against the Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0).

Next Man Up: Saskatchewan Roughriders open Calgary week with confidence despite secondary injuries

The Saskatchewan Roughriders were back on the field Tuesday for their first practice since opening the season with a win over the B.C. Lions, and while there were some notable absences in the secondary, the message around Mosaic Stadium stayed consistent: next man up. The Green and White began preparations for Saturday’s matchup in Calgary against the 0-1 Stampeders without two defensive backs who played key roles in Week 1. Nelson Lokombo and R…