POWER RANKINGS

1 (1) CALGARY

The Stampeders (10-1-1) look like they may not lose again this season. On offence, Calgary boasts the league’s reigning most outstanding player (QB Bo Levi Mitchell), but the real key to this team is its dominant defence. The Stampeders are allowing an average of 18.5 points per game. Good luck passing against them. Good luck beating them.

2 (2) WINNIPEG

The Bombers (8-3) look like the only team that will even have a remote chance of catching Calgary. Winnipeg is actually scoring more points per game (34.5) than Calgary (32.4) — the big difference being that the Bombers are allowing 31.3 ppg. They are fabulously fun to watch, their games almost guaranteed to be decided in the waning seconds.

3 (5) SASKATCHEWAN

Saskatchewan in third? Really? This is not a misprint. After enduring a 12-39 drought that dated back to mid-September of 2014, the Green and White has won four of its last five games. The Roughriders are averaging 31.3 ppg this year. Moreover, the defence is performing at a level one would expect from a unit coached by Chris Jones.

4 (3) EDMONTON

Edmonton has the ugliest 7-5 record conceivable. After winning their first seven games, the Eskimos have dropped five in a row. They have been outscored 354-327 this season. At times, they are most compelling on the sideline, given head coach Jason Maas’ tendency toward explosion. Tick, tick, tick …

5 (4) B.C.

Wondering where the Lions are? Last in the West Division. This from a team that was widely expected to be among the league’s elite. The Lions are laden with talent on offence, but the wait continues for a breakout game.

6 (6) OTTAWA

The Redblacks (5-7-1) are first in the East Division. Not exactly the ultimate accomplishment, but …

7 (7) TORONTO

The Argonauts appeared to be sinking before handing the visiting Eskimos a 34-26 defeat Saturday. That was Toronto’s fourth homefield win in six appearances. Here’s a stat line: The Argos’ James Wilder rushed 11 times for 190 yards — a receiver-like average of 17.3 yards per touch — on Saturday. If only the people of Toronto were wilder about their CFL team.

8 (8) HAMILTON

The Tiger-Cats erupted for two victories before resembling their former selves Friday, losing 27-19 to injury-depleted Saskatchewan. Hamilton’s offensive strategy was curious, especially on the final play. Having advanced to the one-yard line, Hamilton opted to (no !!!! ) pass. Incomplete. The Tiger-Cats’ season can’t be complete soon enough.

9 (9) MONTREAL

The Alouettes made a coaching change and proceeded to lose 29-11 at home to Ottawa Sunday. Typifying the Alouettes’ 2017 season, they surrendered a safety while returning an interception. Memo to TSN: A laugh track should be an essential component of any Alouettes telecast.