Fri
Aug 27

AT

Breakdown:

Chris: There isn’t much that can be said about this game, one of the best teams in the league pays a visit to one of the worst.

Jonathan: British Columbia sucks.

Scott: This week is a week where both games could easily see a wounded dog jump back and bite. The only problem is that everyone had a week off so most bumps and bruises and a lot of injuries have time to heal. B.C. is at home and getting some players back, including Printers and Rasouli. It will help, but the Lions have a few more issues than that, and even though the Lions may make it close, I still think that a rested Stampeders team will have enough to fight back should the Lions come out strong and take a lead. Calgary 35-29

Brandon: Blub Blub

Sat
Aug 28

AT

Breakdown:

Chris: Um… ditto.

Jonathan: Edmonton sucks.

Scott: My gut has been telling me this could be the upset, but I don’t think they’re quite ready yet. The Eskimos have made some changes, and although Ricky Ray is back, I just don’t think the Eskimos have enough without Fred Stamps to take down the Roughriders. The Riders defence has been playing better and their offence isn’t about to be shutout by the Eskies D. Saskatchewan 32-20

Brandon: Blub Blub

Bye:

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Thu
Aug 19

AT

Breakdown:

Chris: I highly doubt that Montreal loses two in a row, especially at home. Winnipeg would do well to study the last six quarters the Als have played and use that to their advantage… but even if they do that it’s not likely that the Alouettes lose.

Jonathan: Montreal will be angry in this one. Winnipeg has been so close to winning their last three games, but close won’t be enough against Monteal. I think the Bombers have a chance, but no team seems to be able to win in Montreal.

Scott: The Bombers have some life with Steven Jyles coming off the bench to score some points late against the Tiger-Cats, but Winnipeg is no Toronto and Montreal will be motivated after losing to the Argos. If Winnipeg was playing a lesser opponent, I might think it would be close or a Winnipeg win. Montreal 30-23

Brandon: We’re talking about Montreal… coming off a dissapointing performance… Winnipeg is going to get tore up like something out of a Jaws Movie. nuff said.

Fri
Aug 13

AT

Breakdown:

Chris: I like Hamilton in this one. Why? Because, Toronto still isn’t an unbeatable team. I suspect this will be the game that Hamilton finally starts playing to expectations.

Jonathan: I may have underestimated Toronto, but I still think Hamilton will be second place in the East Division when all is said and done. The Tiger-Cats need this victory more, because if they lose Toronto will gain a big lead on them. Expect Arland Bruce III to have another big day.

Scott: This is a tough pick for me, seeing as I still question if Toronto is the team the have been far. The Tiger-Cats have been playing very well as of late, but it’s only been against the Bombers. The main thing I think the Argonauts do have going for them is that they are playing at home. I think it will be close, but Toronto should end up on top. Toronto 32-28

Brandon:I like Hamilton to take this one, but, then again, Hamilton usually loses one of these home and home games to Toronto and I’m attending the Labour Day Classic and won’t enjoy watching them lose. But, who says they can’t win four in a row? Last year Hamilton lost in Toronto because of their kicker Nick Setta, but, replace Setta with Deangelis and that’s not going to happen.

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Breakdown:

Chris: Despite losing, the Riders proved that they are still King of the Comeback and that doesn’t bode well for anyone. With Durant on the mend and the Riders coming off a heartbreaking four point loss, the Lions are in for a rough night at Mosaic.

Dalen: The Riders bounce back big time against the ailing Lions. Sask 42 14

Jonathan: The last time these two teams met, Saskatchewan was all over BC’s quarterbacks. Expect the pressure to get to BC again.

Scott: I am not going to be liked for this pick, but I do feel the situation gives me enough to think the Lions might be due for a win. It is the Hall of Fame game and it is in Regina, but Wally Buono’s job should be in jeopardy if they lose again. The Travis Lulay experiment has failed for now and with Jarius Jackson coming back I feel the Lions have enough to warrant the thought that a desperate team to exploit an average secondary. I’m sure Durant is feeling better, but not quite 100% and that will hurt him against BC’s ballhawking defense. BC 42-35

Breakdown:

Chris: I expect that Hamilton will continue to build on the success they had last week as they travel to Winnipeg to take on the Bombers for the second straight week.

Dalen: Hamilton puts franchise uncertainties on hold for a while with a great comeback win over the Bombers. Oh and Arland Bruce III gets almost 200 yards again, but he gets tackled 15 times and gets injured. Hamilton 33-30

Jonathan: Not many people are picking Winnipeg this week, but “danger” is my middle name. Winnipeg plays Hamilton better at home and the Tiger-Cats didn’t exactly dominate in their win last week.

Scott: Again it will be a close game for these two teams. I switched from Hamilton to Winnipeg last second last week and even though Hamilton won, I think Winnipeg will be winning this one. The last game would have come down to a field goal had Serna not missed two in the game. Although that field goal wouldn’t have been a guarantee. I’m not sure if Sakoda is the answer, but I don’t think it will matter this time. The Bombers are at home and will want to get back at the TiCats for last weeks loss. Winnipeg 33-29

Breakdown:

Chris: The Argos are starting to come together as a team and Cleo Lemon proved that he can be an effective CFL quarterback. That said, Anthony Calvillo is still the best in the league and will show that as the Alouettes beat the Argonauts to solidify their first place ranking.

Dalen: I just can’t pick Montreal again so I am not. The only way to justify this is to say.. wow i can’t justify this. Go Argonauts. Toronto 29-28

Jonathan: Apparently Anthony Calvillo, will play. That is reason enough to pick Montreal to win. Toronto relies on the running game, Cory Boyd in particular, to win ball games. Cleo Lemon is improving under centre, but Boyd. Montreal does such a good job stopping the run, so they should force Lemon to throw a lot. This won’t be good news for Toronto.

Scott: After dislocating the index finger on his throwing hand, Anthony Calvillo could be in some trouble to come back to form anytime soon. Even if he does make a miraculous comeback, he won’t have the same zip or touch on the ball that he needs. Whoever lines up behind centre should be enough to lead the Alouettes past the Argonauts. Cleo Lemon looked better in the Edmonton win, but it was Edmonton and Montreal without Calvillo still has a lot of weapons to get the job done against the Argos. Closer than last time, but still the Alouettess. Montreal 29-18

Breakdown:

Chris: I want to believe in Edmonton, but I just can’t. They have almost guaranteed that they will miss the playoffs this year. Something has to change, somewhere, something has to change. Calgary gets another win, staying one step ahead of the Riders in the West.

Dalen: I just have a feeling Edmonton is going to win this one. I think Ricky Ray will finally have an amazing game and throw for 400 yards.

Jonathan: Without Fred Stamps, I just don’t see Edmonton winning this game. Expect Calgary’s solid run defence to shut down Arkee Whitlock and then put tons of pressure on Ricky Ray.

Scott: Like the Lions, the Eskimos are desperate for a win and with the lack of emotion shown by Calgary, you might say Calgary was ripe for an upset. It is one thing to think it could happen with Fred Stamps in the lineup, but I think the way things have been going, trying to win without Stamps will be next to impossible. Stamps was leading the Eskimos in receiving and really was one of the only sparks Ricky Ray could go to when things were down. Andre Talbot will be expected to step up, which he will, but not enough to spark the Esks to victory. Calgary 32-10

Breakdown:

Chris: I wanted to pick the Riders in this one, but Montreal has played a lot better than them lately.

Dalen: In the game of the week the Riders battle the Alouettes rght down to the wire. I believe the game comes down to a battle between Double D (Darian Durant) and the big AC (Anthony Calvillo). Montreal has not lost at home in almost two years. I predict the Riders play their first good game in three weeks beating the Alouettes. 38-35 Riders

Jonathan: I’ve got to go against my team this week. If these teams would have met after Week 2, I would have guessed Saskatchewan would come out on top. But since Week 2, the Riders have been struggling, even though they’ve went 2-1-0. Durant is throwing more interceptions and the offence is not scoring enough touchdowns. But, the big concern is the pass defence. Can Saskatchewan hold off Montreal’s potent passing attack?

Scott: The offences are both very good, but again the defences aren’t the best. Both have gotten better, but still need work. Montreal only gave up 10 points to the Toronto Argonauts, but the Argonauts offence is awful! The teams are close, but there are a couple of intangibles that will probably decide the game. The Alouettes have been pretty motivated after losing the first game of the season after leading for the majority of the game against Saskatchewan. They have won four in a row, with their only loss to the Riders and they will be extra motivated, especially at home in Montreal. Montreal 35-25

Breakdown:

Chris: Last week wasn’t pretty for the Eskimos, but they should be able to hold a mediocre Argonautss team at home.

Dalen: The best game of the week followed up by the worst game of the week in my opinion. I think Cleo Lemon has a big game on the ground and that the Toronto Argonauts walk all over the Eskimos. It might be time to start talking about some coaching changes around coach Hall. 33- 10 Argonauts

Jonathan: I am losing faith in Lemon more and more as the season goes on. The Argonauts have been winning games by keeping the score close, but if Lemon and the offence don’t start putting up points, they are going to have to rely completely on their defence. I think Edmonton has the tools on offence to put Toronto away this week.

Scott: Toronto losing quite badly to Montreal will cause Toronto to change some things. Edmonton won their first game of the year last week. Both teams have motivation, but often getting the monkey off your back can often open a team up to more wins. Toronto won some games they shouldn’t have and Edmonton lost some games they probably shouldn’t have. Now that Edmonton has won, the confidence will be the key. Edmonton 29-20

Breakdown:

Chris: This could be the week my record goes down the drain, but I have to go with the best team in this one, and that is the Tiger-Cats.

Dalen: Hamilton is alot better then their 1-4-0 record dictates. They have a good football team that has had some tough early games and some bad luck. I dont think Arland Bruce III will be as big as he was last week in Regina, but he will be a big factor. Winnipeg needs a great start to the football game or Hamilton will crush them. I say the Hamilton aerial attack prevails big time. 48-19 Tiger- Cats

Jonathan: I like what Jyles has done under centre since replacing the injured Buck Pierce. I think he gives the Bombers a good shot. But, the big thing to consider is Winnipeg’s starting running back Fred Reid has 353 yards while Hamilton’s starting running back DeAndra’ Cobb has 202 yards. Winnipeg will stop Hamilton’s ground game and be able to put extra coverage on Arland Bruce III.

Scott: Winnipeg may have lost to Calgary, but there were many positives the came out of it. Steven Jyles has shown some spark and while he’s not a guy I would pick to run an offence, he does some things well enough to win a few games here and there. Plus, they didn’t turn over the ball aside from the turnover on downs at the end. That can give you a much better chance to win. Hamilton has shown flashes of talent and with Kevin Glenn and Arland Bruce III they always have a chance to win. Very tough to call, but I have to give the nod to the Bombers. Winnipeg 31-25

Breakdown:

Chris: I really don’t see a way for British Columbia to win without a major choke job by Burris and even then it may not happen.

Dalen: My brain tells me that this will be a lop-sided game, but my heart wont believe it. Calgary is firing on all eight cylinders right now. They are playing good football. BC, on the other hand, is playing terribly. I think that Calgary will probably win this one in a blowout, but i am going to pick the Lions in a very close game. Hank will throw three or four picks and the Lions will take advantage. 30-28 BC

Jonathan: Whenever these teams meet, it seems to be an exciting offence-oriented game. However, with Travis Lulay starting again for BC, I don’t see them being able to match Calgary. Lulay throws too many interceptions and can’t take over a game. Look for the Stampeders to get Joffery Reynolds invovled in the game and attack BC’s defence that is allowing 144 rushing yards a game.

Scott: The Lions are having troubles. They resemble the Argonauts in their ability to play defence and make some plays, but the offence is having serious troubles getting going. I don’t see it working with any of the quarterbacks they have. Calgary has a problem putting the pedal down when they get out to a lead, so I don’t expect a blowout. Calgary’s run defence has been solid and Jamal Robertson has been most of BC’s offence. Calgary 26-13

Breakdown:

Chris: The Alouettes won’t give up first place at home, not to Cleo Lemon. Not this year.

Chase: Toronto has been playing good so far this year and definitely benefited from two quarterback collapses in their last two wins. I don’t see them being able to take advantage of Anthony Calvillo and Montreal’s effecient offence. They aren’t ready to take out the champs.

Scott: The Toronto Argonauts have won some exciting games by some stellar play on defence. I am just not sure they can do it again. Their defence is really good, but unfortunately they are no longer under the radar. Their offence won’t be able to out score the ‘Mighty’ Alouettes. Montreal 38-25

Breakdown:

Chris: There’s a football team in Edmonton? Who knew.

If Edmonton’s offensive line doesn’t get their act together, Ricky Ray won’t survive the season.

Chase: Edmonton is horrible this year and BC did have a fairly good showing without Casey Printers against Toronto. Edmonton seems like the worst team in the CFL by a long shot. This game should be close but BC should pull it out on the other side of the ball and make up for their quarterback crisis.

Scott: The Edmonton Eskimos confuse me greatly. On paper they should be a lot better than they are showing. I do however think this team is so close to breaking out and winning a few games. After being called out by Eskimos president Rick Lelacheur, the Eskimos will be extra motivated and I think the Travis Lulay led Lions will be ripe for the picking. Edmonton 26-19

Breakdown:

Chris: The Riders have two choices after last weeks loss to Calgary. They can let it consume them, or they can learn from it and come back stronger than they were before. I see the later happening in Regina this week.

The Tiger-Cats need some sort of motivation if they are ever to live up to their billing as the team to unseat Montreal in the East. A game against the blood thirsty Riders isn’t the game they were looking for.

Chase: Even after their downslide against Calgary, I am still riding the Riders and coming back to Mosaic Stadium. There should be the perfect conditions for them to bounce back.

Scott: The Saskatchewan Roughriders were humilated by the Stampeders this past week and any good team that loses like that will win the next week. It’s part of the reason the Stamps were so motivated against the Riders after their loss to Toronto. Expect another hostile crowd in Regina and expect a blowout by the hometown team. Saskatchewan 45-18

Breakdown:

Chris: Now that the Stamps have found their groove, they will be tough to beat, especially at home.

Winnipeg, on the other hand, needs to figure out who they are. Are they the team that lost by three touchdowns to Hamilton in Week 3, or the team that manhandled the Eskimos last week? Only time will tell, but my instinct is that they will struggle to hit .500 this year.

Chase: Winnipeg looked good without Buck Pierce last week, but it was against the Eskimos (that is my third Eskimos swipe this article, last one I promise) and Calgary is staying at home coming off of a big statement win against the Riders. Look for a defensive game by Winnipeg and if they can create the turnovers they did last week they will have a chance, but betting on a team getting a high number of defensive touchdowns is risky. Calgary is the more complete team in this match-up.

Scott: Winnipeg has been a Jeckyl and Hyde team this year and even though Steven Jyles did pull out an impressive win, it was still against the winless Eskimos. The Stampeders are finding their stride offensively and their defende is playing very well. Winnipeg will be prepared, so I am not anticipating a blowout, but Calgary should control the game throughout. Calgaary 38-24

Breakdown:

Chris: I went with my first instinct last week, and it paid off well (4-0, baby!). I still don’t think that the Tiger-Cats are the better team, just that they will have a better week.

Jonathan: This is a hard one to call. Was Hamilton’s performance last week a fluke? If so, they will be hard-pressed to beat the Alouettes in Montreal. While Montreal’s defence is suspect, they should have a breakout game at home for the first time this season.

Scott: Hamilton is showing they can play, but can they do it against the beasts of the East? I think with Kevin Glenn playing very sharp, we could see the Tiger-Cats offence put up some decent points again the Alouettes defence. But, can their defense hold Montreal’s offence? I think they can, and that’s why I think Hamilton will get their second win. Hamilton 38-36.

Breakdown:

Chris: The Argos stymied the Stampeders last week, BC should get the same treatment, especially with Travis Lulay geting the start.

Wait… if Toronto wins, and Montreal loses does that mean the world will end since Toronto will be sole possession of first place?

Jonathan: Toronto’s surprise run should continue this week at home. Their offence won’t need to do much as BC’s offence is struggling.

Scott: Toronto may not be as good as their 2-1 record, but the BC Lions are lucky to be 1-2. I think Printers does give them a better shot than Lulay, but Lulay gets the start. Printers will dress and I am guessing we will see Printers. I am thinking Toronto may just have enough to pull out the W. Toronto 29-21.

Breakdown:

Chris: Edmonton gets a gimme with Jyles starting, after a near win in Regina.

Jonathan: If Edmonton loses this week, they are in big trouble. With Steven Jyles replacing the injured Buck Pierce at quarterback for Winnipeg, the Eskimos have no excuse to lose.

Scott: Buck Pierce is injured? I’m not surprised, but I am disappointed for Buck and for the Bombers. Steven Jyles should be motivated to beat his former team and the Bombers have some talent to be able to beat the Eskimos, but I also think Edmonton will be extra motivated after losing two very close games against two of the CFL’s best teams. Edmonton 30-27.

Breakdown:

Chris: Neither team looked that good last week, but you gotta give it to the Riders, they squeaked one out when they should have lost. Calgary on the other hand lost to Toronto.

Jonathan: For the most part, the Riders play good in Calgary. Sometimes Calgary does beat them pretty bad at home, but that won’t happen to this year’s team.

Scott: I know that bias will affect everyone’s predictions for this game, including me. I do, however, think I have some good reason to believe the Stampeders will win this week. The Riders have been the team to beat this year, and after a huge output in week one, output has gradually slid. Anytime you beat the Alouettes and score that many points, teams have to take notice. After sneaking out a win against Edmonton, the Riders did show they are human and could be beat. Calgary wasn’t so lucky and losing a game the way they did against Toronto should be a huge motivation this week. Close, but I still have to go with Calgary (big surprise) 35-30.

Breakdown:

Chris: I have to go with the upset here. Neither team has been amazing thus far, but after last weeks win, the Argos come home to play a Calgary team that hasn’t been overly impressive in their two wins so far.

Jonathan: Calgary is a good team, but I don’t think they are a 3-0 team. Last time they played Toronto they just survived. Playing in Toronto should be tougher, especially since the Argonauts have improved since Week 1.

Scott: The Toronto Argonauts beating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers the way they did, left a lot of question marks on who really is strong this week. Was Winnipeg as good as we thought? Was Toronto as bad as we thought? I think Toronto was better, but Calgary’s defense is quite strong this year and the Argos weren’t able to get things going in their first week. Calgary’s got a case of the dropsies, and may feel a little bit lucky to be 2-0. Toronto has confidence now, and playing at home will be tough for Calgary, but the Stampeders will fix some problems, and will still finish on top. Calgary 36-22

Breakdown:

Chris: The Ticats have to get it together, and if they can keep Pierce in the pocket, they should be able to force some mistakes, and win one at home.

Jonathan: I’ve put my faith in Hamilton for two week in-a-row and they’ve let me down. Winnipeg should pick up the win even though the game is in Hamilton. The big reason is I don’t think the Tiger-Cats will win is they won’t be able to stop Bombers’ quarterback Buck Pierce.

Scott: This is so hard to pick after both teams seemed to play the opposite of how they did the week before. I think Hamilton’s O-Line may not be what I thought it was, leaving the running game almost out of the equation, but Kevin Glenn was able to put up a lot of yards last week passing. Buck pierce seemed to do well when he wanted to which is a positive thing, but he still didn’t come up with the win. He has to be more consistent and the team has to run more consistently. Tough choice, but Winnipeg is still stronger. Winnipeg 32-26

Breakdown:

Chris: Could BC win this game? Yes. Is it likely? No.

They played Saskatchewan well for a few quarters, but the injury to Printers took all of the wind out of their sails. Montreal is simply the better team.

Jonathan: Montreal’s defence has been suspect at times, but the big reason BC will lose this game is because of their horrid offensive line. Montreal will come with a lot of pressure, making it hard for the Lions to match Montreal on offence.

Scott: Montreal is going to be up late Friday night starting the game at 11PM Eastern. That always plays a factor. BUT, I think the Als run defense is strong enough to stop Robertson from having a dominant game. Even if Printers is okay, I think Montreal will pick up a close victory. Montreal 25-18

Breakdown:

Chris: Edmonton has been making too many mistakes to compete.

I expected Edmonton to finish third in the West, but if they keep making this many mistakes they will be lucky to make the playoffs as the crossover team.

Jonathan: Saskatchewan is the hottest team in the CFL. Edmonton will be in very tough to win on the road against them. However, if Fred Stamps and Kelly Campbell can continue their strong play it could be close.

Scott: I have a feeling Edmonton is going to break out one of these days, and for the sake of the Riders, I hope it’s not this week. I don’t think the Eskimos match up with the Riders, but if they stretch out the field with a strong passing game against the Riders suspect pass defense, it might be a tough night. I’m not sure if this is the week though, and it’s even tougher to go against the Riders at home. Saskatchewan 31-25

Breakdown:

Chris: The Blue Bombers looked great, The Double Blue didn’t.

Jonathan: I didn’t have faith in the Bombers in Week 1, but I do this week. Then again, it would be hard for anyone to pick Toronto to win any game this season. Winnipeg wins easily at home.

Scott: The Blue Bombers showed what a good team with good coaching can do in last weeks win over Hamilton. Toronto shouldn’t be much of a challenge, and for their sake, I hope they can hold onto the ball for more than last week. I don’t expect much more from Toronto though, so Winnipeg shouldn’t be tested too much. WINNIPEG 42-19

Breakdown:

Chris: Calgary showed some rust in the first half, but came on strong in the second half. Hamilton should pray that they can keep their special teams on the field, otherwise they may not score this season.

Jonathan: Calgary barely beat the worst team in the league. They have some big question marks still. Hamilton was beaten badly in Week 1, but they are better than they looked in that loss. Look for the Tiger-Cats to bounce back with a big victory at home.

Scott: Hopefully the Stampeders use more of the playbook, because Hamilton should be more of a challenge than the Argos. Hamilton will also be motivated after a lopsided loss last week, and while Sandro Deangelis will want to beat his former team, the Stamps will also want to make Sandro regret his choice to leave the team he won the Grey Cup with in 2008. CALGARY 39-22

Breakdown:

Chris: BC still has a lot of rust to shake off, luckily for them Jamal Robertson seems ready to carry them while Casey Printers builds up some momentum, but Robertson can only carry them so far. Saskatchewan has to be happy to be facing Printers after getting torched by Anthony Calvillo last week.

Jonathan: This is actually an interesting match-up. Saskatchewan faces Printers, whose mobility always seems to cause them troubles. They also face a team that will run the ball much more than Montreal did in Week 1. However, B.C. no longer plays in a dome and Saskatchewan is going into their natural element playing outdoors on the road. B.C. will struggle containing Saskatchewan’s potent passing game.

Scott: The Riders offense is in good shape, and if they can continue to run the ball effectively along with keeping the passing game going, it should be a tough day for the Lions. The biggest question will be whose defense plays better. BC has a solid secondary and should give more of a test than Montreal. Durant is the key though, so the Riders should come out on top. SASKATCHEWAN 29-25

Breakdown:

Chris: Montreal looked good last week… Edmonton, not so much.

Jonathan: Ricky Ray once again had respectable stats in Week 1, but his offence just isn’t explosive. Arkee Whitlock is a stud, but the receiving core isn’t amazing. Kelly Campbell looks affected by his past injuries just a little bit. But the big thing is, the Eskimos will have their handful with Montreal’s amazing offence.

Scott: Is Edmonton this bad? Shouldn’t they be able to put up more points against BC? You’d think so with Ricky Ray throwing to Fred Stamps and Kelly Campbell, and with Calvin McCarty running the ball. Defensively they held BC to mostly Field Goals, but I don’t think they will be able to do that against Montreal. Montreal was as deserving of the win in Saskatchewan and after giving up a 21 point second half lead will be quite ornery. MONTREAL 36-26

Breakdown:

Chris: Montreal has loads of talent, there’s no questioning that, but they aren’t a young team. They will win the East, and do well in the playoffs, but I don’t see a week one win, especially in Regina where the Riders and their rabid fans will make it very difficult to shake off the rust.

Scott: Montreal is still strong, but after coming so close to winning the ultimate CFL Prize, the Riders will be extra motivated to beat the Als.
Saskatchewan 45-39.

Jonathan: Saskatchewan is great at home. If this game was in Montreal, I may have picked the Alouettes to win. Whatever happens, this should be the game of the week. What a way to start the season!

Breakdown:

Chris: Calgary will challenge in the West, Toronto will challenge in the East… in 2014. Even if the game is close, Calgary will get the win this week.

Scott: Calgary is in midseason form, and taking on a team that may never reach a so called midseason form.
Calgary 38-10.

Jonathan: You would have to be from Toronto to pick the Argonauts to win this week, that is if there are any fans in Toronto…

Breakdown:

Chris: I think Winnipeg is better than they showed last year, but Hamilton will continue to build on the successes of last year.

Scott: The Ti-Cats have really increased their depth and strengthened their O-Line to protect a healthy Kevin Glenn. Buck Pierce gives Winnipeg a much greater chance than previous Quarterbacks(Kevin Glenn excluded), but I don’t think the Bombers will have enough to overpower Hamilton.
Hamilton 31-17.

Jonathan: Pierce will most definetly be injured on his first play of the game, leaving Jyles to run the show. This will go well until Jyles fumbles a quarterback sneak on Hamilton’s one-yard line and Jamall Johnson picks it up and runs for a touchdown.

Breakdown:

Chris: Game four this week really could go either way, with these two teams likely to end up fighting for third and fourth in the division, the loser of that fight crossing over to the East in the post season. The Eskimos are 4-0-1 in their last five home openers. This week, the Eskimos come out on top.

Scott: A Shootout at Commonwealth last week could see a little bit more of the same. Edmonton’s defense is a little stronger, and Ray a lot more protection than Printers.
Edmonton 35-33.

Jonathan: The fact is, if Edmonton wasn’t hosting the Grey Cup, people wouldn’t be predicting them to finish so high. This is the same team that finished 9-9 last season. In this game, Casey Printers is going to come in and do what he does best, steal a game on the road.

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