Safimod’s 2018 Power Rankings – Week 10

Safimod’s 2018 Power Rankings – Week 10

Published: Wednesday, Aug 22nd 2018, 2:08pm

By: Stephen Safinuk (@Safimod)

1 – Calgary (7-1)

2 – Edmonton (6-3)

3 – Ottawa (6-3)

4 – Saskatchewan (4-4)

5 – Winnipeg (5-4)

6 – Toronto (3-5)

7 – BC (3-5)

8 –Hamilton (3-5)

9 – Montreal (1-8)

Another week has come and gone in the CFL, and the Calgary Stampeders have finally lost their first game of the 2018 season. Normally, I would move the Riders instantly to the top for “beating the best” but let’s face it – Calgary is still the measuring stick of the CFL. Let’s take a look at who moved where and why.

Montreal holds fast at the number 9 spot, as they look to eliminate themselves from playoff contention before September comes to a close. I really hope the Alouettes win at least another game this season, because I really don’t want the Riders to be the “1” in “1-17” again like they were in 2003.

Toronto jumped from 8 to 6 on the back of a 24-23 win over the BC Lions. That was a game the Argos absolutely needed to win, to keep the crossover talk at bay for at least another few weeks. The loss in this one dropped BC down to 7^th after their recent rise.

Winnipeg took a tumble after their loss to the REDBLACKS at home on Friday night. Meanwhile, the REDBLACKS jumped from 5 to 3 on the back of their dominating win. The REDBLACKS are the clear favourites to win the East at the halfway point of their season.

Saskatchewan jumped up 2 spots to the number 4 spot after a dominating home win over the Calgary Stampeders, who hadn’t lost following a bye week in their previous 17 games. Saskatchewan got quality play from all 3 sides in their 40-27 win on Sunday night. A win in BC this upcoming week could vault Saskatchewan back up into the discussion or a home playoff game.