CFL Week 4 preview and predictions

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.