For a shot at 3rd in the West, which .500 team takes it?
- Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Calgary Stampeders
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CFL.ca Power Rankings
4. Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-1)
Last week: 4
Last game: 45-27 loss to Winnipeg
Next game: At Calgary, Sat. June 24
Worth noting: As CJME’s and CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye pointed out in the wake of Friday’s game, he was surprised by the good vibes that emanated from the Rider fan base over their 18-point loss to the Bombers. Some reasons for that optimism: 437 net yards of green team offence; a respectable three sacks allowed against a great Bombers’ defence and a three-touchdown performance from Trevor Harris, complete with a Sam Emilus receiving TD hat trick.
5. Calgary Stampeders (1-1)
Last week: 6
Last game: 26-15 win over Ottawa
Next game: Vs. Saskatchewan, Sat. June 24
Worth noting: The Stamps bounced back in Ottawa, with Jake Maier playing better (22-33 passing, 270 yards) and his receivers responding in kind, with Reggie Begelton and Malik Henry combining for 15 catches and 190 yards. The absence of Ka’Deem Carey was mitigated by Dedrick Mills‘ 19-carry, 99-yard, one-TD effort. The Stamps celebrated five turnovers from the REDBLACKS and had a cookie cutting celebration in the TD Place end zone, which was an all-timer, depending on who you ask.
3DN Power Rankings
4) Saskatchewan Roughriders (5)
The Riders couldn’t have asked for more from veteran quarterback Trevor Harris against Winnipeg, as he threw for 413 yards and three touchdowns while battling a hip injury that put his status in question for most of the week. It still wasn’t enough for a win but that level of offensive output against the league’s top team has fans feeling optimistic for once.
5) Calgary Stampeders (6)
Jake Maier and company bounced back from a bad opening week to down Ottawa by double digits, even without the services of star running back Ka’Deem Carey. Backup Dedrick Mills crossed the hundred-yard mark and Maier threw for 332 through the air, though two-thirds of that came courtesy of his receivers after the catch.
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