Power Ratings - After Week 2

[Inquiring Mind]

You know 'em, you love 'em, you print them out and use them as toilet paper. Time for the POWER RATINGS!

#1 - Saskatchewan - Undefeated, including a win over the defending champs... so they gotta be tops

#2 - Montreal - The aforementioned defending champs, and while they've lost one it was an OT heartbreaker away from home. Haven't looked terribly good, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Tough way to open the season with a three game swing through the west, but once that's in their rearview it's pretty clear sailing, so if they can come out of this 2-1 they're golden.

#3 - Calgary - Could give them second, but wins over teams from Ontario only count for half, and they also get a deduction for being Calgary. Not a pretty 2-0, but they don't give style point, and at this point in the year the result is all that matters.

#4 - Winnipeg - Have probably looked the best out of the 1-1 teams thus far, with two solid outings. Pierce looks formidable at QB, I hope he stays healthy.

#5 - Toronto - Stunk it up week one, but won an entertaining game in week two. 1-1 after two away games is probably better than a lot of people though the Argos would fair.

#6 - B.C. - Haven't looked real good, but are 1-1 so they're probably content at this point. No one is really sure what to expect from them at this point, and the first two weeks haven't changed anything.

#7 - Hamilton - Damn near pulled out the upset over the Stamps, which I guess is a moral victory. So that's something.

#8 - Edmonton - Two home games and two losses. Showed some promise against Montreal, but imploded spectacularly, and are now headed into Regina to play the only team that seems to have their act together. So. Yeah. Last.

[cossack]

No argument there. Agree with each and every pick

[larz-7]

No argument there. Agree with each and every pick

terry whats with hamilton this year .was never sold on Glenn but thought POrter was great but needed some time .
we may be in for a fight this year because we will see soon perhaps montreal may have losts so mojo

[cossack]

All the teams in the east have been surprising this season. Toronto and Winnipeg for good reasons and Hamilton for bad. People have been predicting the downfall of the Als for the better part of a decade. Personally, I'll believe it when I see it, and I haven't seen it yet. As for the Ticats, they need to get their kitty litter together. I have 2 basic concerns with Glenn. If a play doesn't go as designed in the first 2 seconds, it never seems to end well for him. He just doesn't have the ability to improvise. And he has absolutely no touch on the long ball this year. This is the best crop of receivers that the Ticats have had in a several seasons and Glenn isn't getting them the deep ball with any accuracy. As for Porter, he looks promising, he just needs to learn the game better. He seems to have the right attitude as a backup. It may take another season or two for him to make the next big step. People forget that Anthony Calvillo started for Las Vegas and Hamilton for almost 4 full seasons before before backing up in Montreal for 2 years. Porter will be fine as long as the Ticats are patient. I like the fact that the coaching staff haven't panicked and made wholesale changes in the lineup since going 0-2. That said, I have a gut feeling that Hamilton will win big on Friday night.

[LRCHC]

Not withstanding last nights outcome (as this is prior to that game) I agree 100% with all the rankings. What I really like though is IMO other than Sask and Edmonton (so far) there's arguments for putting any other team in any order (OK, Hamilton should probably be #7 right now too - but they are the strongest #7 team I've seen in about 10 years in the CFL).

I think these power ranking threads are great btw IM - nice to see you back

[larz-7]

no new up dates whats up

[B-17]

What impresses me about Montreal this year is that they are winning games that they aren't necessarily dominating. They just stay at it and find ways to win the close one, or pull ahead. Talent wise, they are an older team, but that experience especially in Cavillo and his receivers just keeps paying off for them. I think even though Hamilton and Winnipeg and Toronto are all better teams than last year, they have just not closed the large gap that Montreal has over other teams.

Also have to like how Saskatchewan has come out strong and stayed there. The biggest surprise is Printers struggling even with BC's strong receiving corps. The season is looking to me right now that it will be Montreal and Saskatchewan being the undisputed leaders in their divisions, and the rest is a crap shoot to see who will be second and three among the "also rans." Right now, Toronto seems to be pulling slightly ahead in the East based on strong defense, and an ever improving QB. Edmonton is not as bad as their record, but I would put Calgary ahead on the basis of strength of coaching. Winnipeg is the biggest question mark going into this week. How will Jyles do as starter? Have we seen the best of the coaching this team can bring in LaPo and his assistants? Can a strong running game be reestablished by that O-line to help Jyles out? Will special teams finally start to click?

As of today, power rankings in my opinion would be:
Saskatchewan - strong start and keeping it going
Montreal - they just keep finding ways to win
Toronto - improving every week
Calgary - best of the rest in the west
Edmonton - getting huge passing yards from Ray, have to stop losing the close ones
BC - too inconsistent, and Wally is tired
Hamilton - Glenn too hot and cold, one decisive win against Winnipeg isn't enough
Winnipeg - just too many unknowns

I predict Edmonton is going to have their breakout game against Winnipeg (seems we're the team that other teams have the "player of the week" awards from playing against us).

[kcin94]

What impresses me about Montreal this year is that they are winning games that they aren't necessarily dominating. They just stay at it and find ways to win the close one, or pull ahead. Talent wise, they are an older team, but that experience especially in Cavillo and his receivers just keeps paying off for them. I think even though Hamilton and Winnipeg and Toronto are all better teams than last year, they have just not closed the large gap that Montreal has over other teams.

Also have to like how Saskatchewan has come out strong and stayed there. The biggest surprise is Printers struggling even with BC's strong receiving corps. The season is looking to me right now that it will be Montreal and Saskatchewan being the undisputed leaders in their divisions, and the rest is a crap shoot to see who will be second and three among the "also rans." Right now, Toronto seems to be pulling slightly ahead in the East based on strong defense, and an ever improving QB. Edmonton is not as bad as their record, but I would put Calgary ahead on the basis of strength of coaching. Winnipeg is the biggest question mark going into this week. How will Jyles do as starter? Have we seen the best of the coaching this team can bring in LaPo and his assistants? Can a strong running game be reestablished by that O-line to help Jyles out? Will special teams finally start to click?

As of today, power rankings in my opinion would be:
Saskatchewan - strong start and keeping it going
Montreal - they just keep finding ways to win
Toronto - improving every week
Calgary - best of the rest in the west
Edmonton - getting huge passing yards from Ray, have to stop losing the close ones
BC - too inconsistent, and Wally is tired
Hamilton - Glenn too hot and cold, one decisive win against Winnipeg isn't enough
Winnipeg - just too many unknowns

I predict Edmonton is going to have their breakout game against Winnipeg (seems we're the team that other teams have the "player of the week" awards from playing against us).

I love it. One dominating win. One loss that should have been a win if not for some bad special teams, and one bad loss and now the Bombers are the worst team in the league. Overreacting bomber fans as usual.

[Ron]

The argos only loss has been to the best western team ... and the 2nd best west team beat the Als. Argos are #1 in week 4.

[B-17]

I still stand by my earlier assessment of Winnipeg. they played their best game in week 1, lost a close game in week 2, and played horribly in Week 3. They deserved to be last in power rankings going into last week. That being said, seeing them put together a much more soild game in offense, defense and special teams, they will be rewarded accordingly.

#1 Montreal - solid victory against Hamilton
#2 Saskatchewan - just didn't look good at all against Calgary, I won't give them higher than Montreal until they play as consistently every week (whether or not they win or lose, you can't get blown away like they were and expect to be #1 in the rankings)
#3 Toronto - yes, Toronto. Solid winning streak, winning the close games, strong defense.
#4 Calgary - Looked solid in their win over the Riders
#5 Winnipeg - Barely getting the nod over Hamilton, but looked good against Edmonton. The real test of this team will be how they do when they have to find a way to win from behind in the fourth quarter.
#6 Hamilton - Only win was against Winnipeg. Only played one good half before buckling against Montreal
# 7 BC - Not the dominant team you expect from Wally Buono
#8 Edmonton - not only lost, but looked very ugly doing it. The Richie Hall best before date is coming if the team doesn't get a W this week.

[Dave in Korea]

Based on who has beaten whom and when, I'd think top 4 has to be:

Toronto
Calgary
Saskatchewan
Montreal