CFL POWER RANKINGS

1. Roughriders

First in merchandising, first in the hearts of the Saskatchewan faithful and first overall in the CFL. But for how long?

2. Lions

Solomon ElimimianAdam Bighill’s tackle derby is on hold, but B. C.’ s D is still full of A- listers while Biggie recovers from injury.

3. Stampeders

From the first day of Stampeders rookie camp, QB Drew Tate has entertained questions about his fragility. They haven’t stopped.

4. Argonauts

At age 39, Noel Prefontaine kept the Argos in the game with his leg, but T. O.’ s 11th straight loss on West Coast is a tired tale.

5. Eskimos

Mike Reilly is soaking up knowledge like a sponge. Eskimos needed a giant one, as they sloshed to a win in an Ontario thunderstorm.

6. Blue Bombers

Before being injured in the final minute, Bryant Turner was a force as the Bombers sacked QB Anthony Calvillo seven times.

7. Alouettes

Transplanted head coach Dan Hawkins and OC Mike Miller are getting a crash course in three- down football minus training wheels.

8. Tiger- Cats

After a superb start to the season, kick returner Lindsey Lamar sank as low as the barometric pressure in a loss to Eskies in Guelph, Ont.