CFL Week 6 power rankings
1) Montreal Alouettes (5-1-0; LW: 1; Defeated Saskatchewan 30-26 in Week 5)
Saskatchewan made it close, but Montreal held on for a huge victory last week. Anthony Calvillo was solid, throwing for 252 yards and two touchdowns, while Kerry Watkins and Jamel Richardson both caught a touchdown pass. However, Calvillo’s injury is still the main concern. Calvillo injured his hand in the fourth quarter of the game. If he misses any game action, the Alouettes could drop some games.
2) Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-2-0; LW: 3; Lost to Montreal 30-26 in Week 5)
While the Riders lost to Montreal, they showed that when they turn it on they are hard to stop. The problem is the Riders don’t always play a full 60 minutes. Darian Durant attempted 62 passes in the game, throwing for 445 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, amazing considering he was fighting an illness. Saskatchewan has the talent to be the best team in the league. Now, they just need to turn more drives into touchdowns.
3) Calgary Stampeders (5-1-0; LW: 2; Defeated British Columbia 27-22 in Week 5)
The Stampeders drop a spot in this week’s rankings, largely because they failed to dominate a very week BC team. Besides their impressive victory over the Riders this season, Calgary hasn’t been winning pretty. Winning is all that matters, but the Stampeders could have lost a couple more games this season. Calgary needs to get Joffrey Reynolds involved in the running game, as he has not had a 100-yard game since Week 1.
4) Toronto Argonauts (4-2-0; LW: 4; Defeated Edmonton 29-28 in Week 5)
Cleo Lemon finally had the breakout game fans of the Argonauts were looking for. Lemon went 23/34 for 292 yards, one touchdown and one interception. But, the big story in Toronto continues to be Cory Boyd. Boyd had 25 carries for 164 yards and two touchdowns last week and leads the league in rushing. With Lemon playing better, Boyd being himself and the defence keeping Toronto in games, the Argonauts have a chance to win each week.
5) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-4-0; LW: 7; Defeated Winnipeg 29-22 in Week 5)
Hamilton picked up a huge victory last week. Kevin Glenn (24/41, 371 yards, three touchdowns and one interception) and Arland Bruce III (11 catches, 197 yards and one touchdown) continue to shine for the Tiger-Cats. Just imagine how good the offence could be if running back DeAndra’ Cobb would pick up his game. It will be important for Hamilton to continue their solid play on the road against Winnipeg this week. This game will decide the series winner.
6) Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-4-0; LW: 5; Lost to Hamilton 29-22 in Week 5)
There are two ways to look at how Steven Jyles has done replacing injured quarterback Buck Pierce. On the one hand, his numbers have been solid – this week he went 24/35 for 349 yards and two touchdowns. On the other hand, Winnipeg is 1-2-0 under his reign. Jyles had a chance to drive the Bombers for the game-winning score in each of the previous two games but failed to do so. The numbers are nice, but Winnipeg is in desperate need of a victory.
7) Edmonton Eskimos (1-5-0; LW: 6; Lost to Toronto 29-28 in Week 5)
Just when the Eskimos finally win a game, they lose to the Argonauts. Keep in mind, Toronto isn’t terrible anymore, but to lose at home has got to hurt. The offence was decent, but didn’t do enough to earn the victory. But, the biggest disaster in Edmonton is their awful run defence. After giving up 183 rushing yards to Toronto, the Eskimos are allowing 164 rushing yards a game.
8. British Columbia Lions (1-5-0; LW: 8; Lost to Calgary 27-22)
This is basically the quarterback situation in BC with Casey Printer injured. There is Travis Lulay, who has averaged around 147 yards passing during the last two weeks, is having accuracy issues. Next on the depth chart is Jarious Jackson, who came in for Lulay last week, and just tosses the ball deep down the field every play. That doesn’t look promising. If the Lions don’t get their running game going again, they are in big trouble.
Biggest Rise: Hamilton, +2
Biggest Drop: Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton -1
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A little home team bias Jon? Saskatchewan has lost to Calgary this year and the Stampeders not only have a better record, but better team stats. Hate to admit it, but Calgary should be the number two team in the league.
Which is why Calgary has been ranked two for a couple of weeks now. However, two mediocre wins in a row, combined with Saskatchewan's impressive outing in Montreal just bumped Montreal up. I think Calgary and Saskatchewan are basically even though and Calgary could even be bumped higher.
I mean bumped Saskatchewan up.
homerism, i can say that as a fan of neither team that you are being a homer putting saskatchewan above calgary, you can't bump a team up after a loss.
if you do that you might as well put hamilton above toronto since they had a better margin of victory and better stats.
I think Hamilton and Saskatchewan are in a similar situation a lot of talent and they should be in the top3 in the league, but, they seem to be struggling, hamilton more so than saskatchewan.
but, toronto is going to come back down to earth and hit rock bottom. I mean really BC still has pretty decent defence which is why they hang in on games.
Oh Jonathan…. You make me smile. I'll be the first non-Rider fan to defend them, but they aren't quite the team you think they are. Potential doesn't count for anything unless its actually done. I will admit that they were hosed on a couple of calls in that game, but neither Montreal or Saskatchewan looked good in that game. It wasn't an enjoyable game to watch. Neither was the Calgary game for that matter, but they are doing what it takes to win. I personally think they are lacking emotion becuase these teams aren't giving a huge challenge. The only challenging game so far was Saskatchewan. The first half was tied, and Calgary knew they had to give more to beat them. They picked it up, and ended up winning big. Calgary doesn't get a challenge really until they come to Saskatchewan in September. (Unless BC Picks up their game.) They do what needs to be done, and although it's risky, and they got bit against Toronto, as long as they keep winning, thats what matters.
I knew you'd appreciate the ranking Scott……
I at first didn't plan to move Saskatchewan up and bump Calgary down. I think it is because they barely won against two struggling teams. Then again, as you mentioned, the Riders showing potential doesn't really mean much. However, when you play that good against Montreal, I think it means your team is moving in the right direction.
But hey, these obviously aren't official rankings and are my opinion. Not everyone is going to agree with power rankings.