CFL Week 3 Preview and Predictions

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