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Bye weeks in the NFL are one thing; we lose a couple of games from the schedule, no big deal.
But when it comes to the CFL, we see the schedule get cut in half. Thankfully that two-week stretch comes to an end this week before the action ramps up again with four matchups on Labor Day weekend.
Week 8 was an uneventful one for me, as I settled for a 'push' with the under in the Bombers-Alouettes matchup. That was a bit of a tough one, as the Als scored a meaningless touchdown with under two minutes remaining, after it appeared they had been stopped on third down a few plays earlier. A curious unnecessary roughness penalty was called on Winnipeg, extending the drive, and ultimately keeping money out of my pocket.
Still, I can't complain about a 15-2-1 start to the season. You can check out my CFL plays each week. Just head over to my page at Covers Experts.
Enough rambling, let's get to this week's rankings.
1. Calgary Stampeders
The Stamps enjoyed their week off, and stand pat at the top of my rankings. They'll get back to work this Friday in B.C., and something tells me they'll be in for a tougher test than they faced back on August 7th. Calgary enters Week 9 with an impressive 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS record.
2. Montreal Alouettes
The Als were forced to go without starting RB Avon Cobourne last week, but still churned out 127 yards on the ground thanks to a big game from Brandon Whitaker. They lost Anthony Calvillo to a chest injury in that game, but fortunately, they have a bye this week, and could get him back for September 3rd's date with the Lions.
3. Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Riders were considered to be the class of the CFL earlier this season, but they've become somewhat of a forgotten team in recent weeks. They've split their last four contests, but have managed to go 3-1 ATS over that stretch. They'll have ample opportunity to make a statement this week as they travel to Edmonton to face the lowly Eskimos.
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Ti-Cats still trail the Argos for second place in the East Division, but as far as I'm concerned, they're the superior team right now. Hamilton is suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league, having won three consecutive games both SU and ATS. They managed to sweep a tough back-to-back road set in Winnipeg and Toronto, and will get the Argos again at home on Labor Day.
5. Toronto Argonauts
The Argos peaked in their 37-22 romp over Montreal two weeks ago, but couldn't build on that positive momentum, dropping a tough one to the Ti-Cats last week. They'll get a chance to regroup during their bye week, before heading out on the road for back-to-back games in Hamilton and B.C. We should find out a lot about Jim Barker's squad in those two tilts.
6. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
With Buck Pierce sidelined indefinitely, the Bombers are in disarray. Steven Jyles has done an admirable job filling in this season, but he lacks consistency, as we saw last Thursday in Montreal. Perhaps even more important than injuries to Pierce and WR Terence Jeffers-Harris, are the losses on the defensive side of the ball. The Bombers have allowed 107 points over their last three games.
7. Edmonton Eskimos
Number seven and eight are interchangeable really. The Lions have been every bit as bad as the Eskimos this season, it's a case of what have you done for me lately, and Edmonton edged out B.C. in their most recent matchup on July 30th. The Eskimos are in a big-time bounce back spot this week as they host the Riders after that embarrassing 56-15 loss in Calgary prior to their bye week.
8. B.C. Lions
The QB carousel continues to turn in B.C. Casey Printers is now listed as probable for this week's game, and could even get the starting nod. I'm not sure it matters who Wally Buono goes with, as his offense has been dreadful, currently ranked 7th in the league in total yardage and dead last in points scored. At least their defense has gotten healthy following the bye week. It's desperation time at Empire Field this Friday.
Do you agree with these rankings? If not, be sure to let me know in the comments section below. Best of luck this week.
But when it comes to the CFL, we see the schedule get cut in half. Thankfully that two-week stretch comes to an end this week before the action ramps up again with four matchups on Labor Day weekend.
Week 8 was an uneventful one for me, as I settled for a 'push' with the under in the Bombers-Alouettes matchup. That was a bit of a tough one, as the Als scored a meaningless touchdown with under two minutes remaining, after it appeared they had been stopped on third down a few plays earlier. A curious unnecessary roughness penalty was called on Winnipeg, extending the drive, and ultimately keeping money out of my pocket.
Still, I can't complain about a 15-2-1 start to the season. You can check out my CFL plays each week. Just head over to my page at Covers Experts.
Enough rambling, let's get to this week's rankings.
1. Calgary Stampeders
The Stamps enjoyed their week off, and stand pat at the top of my rankings. They'll get back to work this Friday in B.C., and something tells me they'll be in for a tougher test than they faced back on August 7th. Calgary enters Week 9 with an impressive 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS record.
2. Montreal Alouettes
The Als were forced to go without starting RB Avon Cobourne last week, but still churned out 127 yards on the ground thanks to a big game from Brandon Whitaker. They lost Anthony Calvillo to a chest injury in that game, but fortunately, they have a bye this week, and could get him back for September 3rd's date with the Lions.
3. Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Riders were considered to be the class of the CFL earlier this season, but they've become somewhat of a forgotten team in recent weeks. They've split their last four contests, but have managed to go 3-1 ATS over that stretch. They'll have ample opportunity to make a statement this week as they travel to Edmonton to face the lowly Eskimos.
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Ti-Cats still trail the Argos for second place in the East Division, but as far as I'm concerned, they're the superior team right now. Hamilton is suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league, having won three consecutive games both SU and ATS. They managed to sweep a tough back-to-back road set in Winnipeg and Toronto, and will get the Argos again at home on Labor Day.
5. Toronto Argonauts
The Argos peaked in their 37-22 romp over Montreal two weeks ago, but couldn't build on that positive momentum, dropping a tough one to the Ti-Cats last week. They'll get a chance to regroup during their bye week, before heading out on the road for back-to-back games in Hamilton and B.C. We should find out a lot about Jim Barker's squad in those two tilts.
6. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
With Buck Pierce sidelined indefinitely, the Bombers are in disarray. Steven Jyles has done an admirable job filling in this season, but he lacks consistency, as we saw last Thursday in Montreal. Perhaps even more important than injuries to Pierce and WR Terence Jeffers-Harris, are the losses on the defensive side of the ball. The Bombers have allowed 107 points over their last three games.
7. Edmonton Eskimos
Number seven and eight are interchangeable really. The Lions have been every bit as bad as the Eskimos this season, it's a case of what have you done for me lately, and Edmonton edged out B.C. in their most recent matchup on July 30th. The Eskimos are in a big-time bounce back spot this week as they host the Riders after that embarrassing 56-15 loss in Calgary prior to their bye week.
8. B.C. Lions
The QB carousel continues to turn in B.C. Casey Printers is now listed as probable for this week's game, and could even get the starting nod. I'm not sure it matters who Wally Buono goes with, as his offense has been dreadful, currently ranked 7th in the league in total yardage and dead last in points scored. At least their defense has gotten healthy following the bye week. It's desperation time at Empire Field this Friday.
Do you agree with these rankings? If not, be sure to let me know in the comments section below. Best of luck this week.
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Was that push on the Win-Mon game ugly or what. What a bad penalty, all he was trying to do is punch the ball out. Nine out of 10 refs won't call that. Sometimes were at the Mercy of the Refs. 
Too bad about the Score----It was a nice little segment for the sports bettors. 
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