KRISTEN ODLAND
Last Week: 4-0; Season: 9-3
Winnipeg’s sack-happy defence is up against a shifting Argos offensive line. The Bombers offence hasn’t quite matched the level of their defence, but it might not matter this time. Early in the week, the Bombers vowed to switch things up to allow for a more wide-open Buck Pierce. If he manages to stay upright Bombers might be able to take this one. Winnipeg.
Sick bay at McMahon Stadium is overflowing with patients but this is nothing new for the Stampeders. With Kevin Glenn at the controls, expect consistency amid all of the fresh faces. Montreal has injury troubles of its own with rightguard and iron man Scott Flory out of the picture leaving A.C. vulnerable. Odds are against the visitors in this rematch. Calgary.
Last week Travis Lulay proved once again that he is among the top QBs in the league. The conditions weren’t great and it took a lot of patience on his part and waited for his targets to open. On the other side, it’s about penalty (and anger) management with Kavis Reed’s young group. The elements won’t be a factor and discipline will be in check. Edmonton.
With Darian Durant’s status up in the air this week, the Roughriders three-game winning streak hangs in balance. It also doesn’t help the Gang Green’s cause that Henry Burris and the Tiger-Cats’ offence are clicking. Ticats will want to win one for coach Kent Austin, too, who is returning to Regina for the first time since 2007. Hamilton.