Week 10 preview and predictions

Fri
Sept 3

AT

Breakdown:

Chris: With or without Calvillo, the Alouettes will be too much for the Lions to handle.

Jonathan: British Columbia can’t protect their quarterback. Because of this, Montreal will blitz them relentlessly. While I think the loss of Calvillo will hurt, Chris Leak shouldn’t have to score many points.

Scott: Watching Montreal after losing Calvillo, showed the Als are a great team in general. Losing Calvillo didn’t slow them too much. They did have a large lead to work with and should never be underestimated. With Calvillo out of the game this Friday against the Lions, there could be some problems for the Als. The line held up enough to give Leak time to throw two weeks ago against a good pass rush from Winnipeg, but it’s the pass defence that would scare me if I was the Als. Desperation and Calvillo out, make me think BC will pull it out. BC 25-19

Sun
Sept 5

AT

Breakdown:

Chris: After an embarassing outing in Edmonton, the Riders will seek revenge at home against the lowly Blue Bombers.

Jonathan: Saskatchewan should win this game. But, then again, they should have beat Edmonton to. It is hard to see them losing a Labour Day game at home.

Scott: Saskatchewan lost a game they never should have lost. Either Edmonton’s defence stepped up, or Saskatchewan’s offence took a step back to reality. I think it’s a little bit of both. Not to mention, rain can make things difficult. It didn’t rain the whole game though. Whatever it was, the Riders will be very motivated to win again. The good news is that it’s Winnipeg and it’s at Mosaic Stadium. Winnipeg is not horrible, but Saskatchewan is really good at home. No question, for this one. Saskatchewan 42-18

Sun
Sept 5

AT

Breakdown:

Chris: Both teams have had a week to rest, but I like Hamilton at home as they make their final sprint to the post-season.

Jonathan: Hamilton will take their rightful place in the East’s second spot.

Scott: This is a game that will show if Toronto is who they thought they were and give Hamilton the confidence they need and make the rest of the league believers. I just don’t know which one it’s going to be. I think teams have made adjustments to the Toronto defence, and with Glenn playing very solid football, I’m thinking the Ti-Cats will take this one. Hamilton 26-22

Mon
Sept 6

AT

Breakdown:

Chris: It took a pathetic showing from Saskatchewan for Edmonton to notch their second victory of the season. Don’t expect win #3 to come in Calgary.

Jonathan: Edmonton has a chance, if Calgary forgets what time the game starts.

Scott: The Calgary Stampeders are playing very solid football as of late, but Labour Day seems to be a date where either team could win. The Eskimos did get a big win at home against the Roughriders, but it wasn’t pretty, and they didn’t play super well. There are still a lot of questions the Eskimos have. The win against the Riders may have given them some confidence, but I think it was just an emotional band-aid. They can’t get comfortable and I have a feeling that win may have done that. It should be another blowout. Calgary 40-18

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