CFL Week 6 preview and predictions
Week 5 is complete and unless you were rooting for the Alouettes, there was a lot of sloppy football happening. There was a weather induced mess in Edmonton, but to be totally honest, the rain wasn’t fully to blame for the mess in Edmonton.
While Calgary and Saskatchewan are obviously the teams to beat in the West, Montreal has quickly asserted themselves as the team to beat in the CFL, period. There isn’t a team in the CFL playing better football right now.
A few notes from Week Five
The Good
Avon Cobourne was amazing and single-handedly tore the Argonauts defence apart.
After a flurry of return TDs in the opening weeks, teams have started to shut down returners.
Dave Stala’s touchdown celebration was one of the coolest I’ve seen in a long time. Edmonton won one.
Ken-Yon Rambo had a successful return from injury for Calgary.
The Bad
Travis Lulay looked awful, fumbling three times (one lost) and throwing two interceptions.
Joffrey Reynolds only had 30 rushing yards on nine carries.
Saskatchewan called a shotgun play on third and one.
The Ugly
Hamilton is getting beat by kickers.
Darian Durant has thrown five interceptions in the last three weeks.
Cleo Lemon and Lulay threw for less than 150 yards.
Players of the week
Offence: Avon Cobourne – Rushing: 20 carries, 115 yards, two touchdowns and one fumble; Receiving: Eight receptions and 116 yards.
Defence: Davis Sanchez – Nine tackles and one interception.
Special Teams: Luca Congi – 7/7 on field goals, 2/2 on extra points and 23 total points.
Now… on to Week 6!
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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 | ||||||
| Chris | Brandon | Dalen | GizzieWillie | Jonathan | Scott | Chase |
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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 | ||||||
| Chris | Brandon | Dalen | GizzieWillie | Jonathan | Scott | Chase |
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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 | ||||||
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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 | ||||||
| Chris | Brandon | Dalen | GizzieWillie | Jonathan | Scott | Chase |
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Results | ||||||
| Chris | Brandon | Dalen | GizzieWillie | Jonathan | Scott | Chase |
| 3-1 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| 16-8 | 11-9 | 14-10 | 10-14 | 16-8 | 15-9 | 8-8 |
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Great minds think alike Jonathan…And so do we! This is two weeks in a row we've picked the same. You picked first, or I would have thought you copied me.
Dalen, we picked exactly the opposite…
Lol, true enough Scott. It did pain me to pick against the Riders though.
just like it pained me last week to pick against the ticats but, theres no need to be a constant homer.
Argos will dominate the eskies. Boyd and the argos O-line will push edmontons defence around, keeping Ricky Ray on the sidelines. Argos in a close game
CFL Steve: while I picked Edmonton, I think it will be close. I would like nothing more than for Toronto to surprise me…
Hey Brandon, while I picked Winnipeg, I switched back and forth a few times. I think this game could be a big pivotal game for them either way.
Oh and were you saying something about being sad about losing Beveridge as your safety? If you are, I would have been overjoyed! Not that Beveridge was that bad, but BArker is the man, and I would love to have him back there! I think he may make people forget about one Hitchcock as the best Ticat in that position in a few years.
I understand Jonathan… The heart is hoping for a win more than your brain will allow. I hate picking against the Stamps too. (It may not even happen this year that I can set my bias aside) Not that this weeks game is that lopsided, it's just a hot team that hates to lose at home.
scott, i was a little sad about beveridge leaving he's ben here for so long. but, you do what you got to do, barker's decent i agree. Beveridge did a good job last year.
I dont see winnipeg winning, is buck pierce still out?
this game is way too importnat for hamilton to let it slip on them. i see another 4-0 week for me.
You need a 4-0 week Brandon, you're falling too far behind…
man, i was really hoping to be at 11-7 right now. but, i'll have to settle for 10-8.
if i hadn't missed a week i would have been at the top of the heap.