Week 3 delivered overtime drama, statement wins and a major shake-up in the middle of the Canadian Football League standings.<\/p>\n
Week 3 delivered overtime drama, statement wins and a major shake-up in the middle of the Canadian Football League standings.<\/p>\n
The Saskatchewan Roughriders remain the unanimous choice at the top of the SportsCage CFL Power Rankings after surviving a double-overtime thriller in Calgary, while Hamilton and Toronto made the biggest moves of the week.<\/p>\n
At the other end, Ottawa stays locked into ninth after falling to the Argonauts, and B.C. suffered the biggest drop following a lopsided loss in Hamilton.<\/p>\n
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-0) (Last Week: 1)<\/p>\n
No movement at the top.<\/p>\n
The Roughriders backed up their No. 1 ranking by finding another way to win.<\/p>\n
Saskatchewan outlasted Calgary 40-37 in double overtime on Saturday in one of the CFL\u2019s most entertaining games of the young season. Short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens scored twice, including the game-winning plunge in the second overtime period.<\/p>\n
Trevor Harris threw for 349 yards and three touchdowns while Kian Schaffer-Baker continued his red-hot start with eight catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n
The Riders built a 23-7 halftime lead, survived a Calgary comeback and once again showed they can win in multiple ways.<\/p>\n
Consensus No. 1. No debate this week.<\/p>\n
2. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-1) (Last Week: 4)<\/p>\n
Biggest riser of the week.<\/p>\n
Hamilton looked every bit like a contender in a dominant 41-27 victory over B.C.<\/p>\n
Bo Levi Mitchell was surgical again, posting a perfect quarterback rating for the second consecutive week while throwing five touchdown passes.<\/p>\n
The Ticats are rolling offensively and suddenly look like one of the league\u2019s most complete teams.<\/p>\n
3. Montreal Alouettes (2-1) (Last Week: 2)<\/p>\n
The Alouettes lost, but not enough to tumble far.<\/p>\n
Montreal dropped a rain-soaked overtime game in Edmonton and suffered Davis Alexander\u2019s first regular-season loss as a starter.<\/p>\n
There is no shame in losing on the road in difficult conditions, but the offence disappeared for stretches after building an early lead.<\/p>\n
Still one of the CFL\u2019s elite \u2014 just not No. 1 anymore.<\/p>\n
4. Edmonton Elks (2-0) (Last Week: 5)<\/p>\n
Maybe the biggest surprise through three weeks.<\/p>\n
The Elks improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2019 and earned one of the league\u2019s best wins by knocking off Montreal.<\/p>\n
Justin Rankin exploded for 179 rushing yards and two touchdowns while Cody Fajardo delivered in overtime.<\/p>\n
Edmonton is earning respect quickly.<\/p>\n
5. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-0) (Last Week: 6)<\/p>\n
Didn\u2019t play \u2014 still moved up.<\/p>\n
Sometimes bye weeks work in your favour.<\/p>\n
With B.C. falling and Calgary still searching for its first win, Winnipeg quietly climbed a spot without taking the field.<\/p>\n
6. Toronto Argonauts (1-1) (Last Week: 8)<\/p>\n
Another major mover.<\/p>\n
Toronto jumped two spots after dismantling Ottawa 44-24.<\/p>\n
Chad Kelly threw for 424 yards and four touchdowns \u2014 and somehow did it despite four interceptions.<\/p>\n
The offence showed explosive potential and looked far more dangerous than it did in Week 2.<\/p>\n
7. B.C. Lions (1-2) (Last Week: 3)<\/p>\n
The biggest fall of the week.<\/p>\n
Billed as a heavyweight quarterback matchup, B.C. never showed up.<\/p>\n
Nathan Rourke struggled against Hamilton\u2019s defence, and injuries continue to pile up around the Lions’ receiving corps.<\/p>\n
From No. 3 to No. 7 is a reminder of how quickly things can change early in the CFL season.<\/p>\n
8. Calgary Stampeders (0-2) (Last Week: 7)<\/p>\n
There are no moral victories \u2014 but Calgary showed life.<\/p>\n
The Stampeders stormed back from 16 points down and forced overtime against the league\u2019s top-ranked team.<\/p>\n
Vernon Adams Jr. delivered late, and Dedrick Mills found another gear in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n
Still, close losses don\u2019t count in the standings.<\/p>\n
9. Ottawa REDBLACKS (0-2) (Last Week: 9)<\/p>\n
No movement.<\/p>\n
Ottawa remains the unanimous choice at the bottom.<\/p>\n
The REDBLACKS had opportunities after forcing four Chad Kelly interceptions, but could not convert enough of them into points.<\/p>\n
Until Ottawa starts closing games and protecting the football, they stay here.<\/p>\n
SportsCage Week 3 Power Rankings:<\/p>\n
\n\tSaskatchewan
\n\tHamilton
\n\tMontreal
\n\tEdmonton
\n\tWinnipeg
\n\tToronto
\n\tB.C.
\n\tCalgary
\n\tOttawa
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