Labour Day has come and gone, and now it's time to ratchet up the intensity as the race to the playoffs truly begins. This week sees rematches and mismatches, as well as one very compelling game that could see the East Division really become interesting.
Calgary (8-1) at Edmonton (2-7)
108-20. That's the aggregate score of the two previous Calgary-Edmonton matchups. This one will not be pretty.
Winner: Calgary, 44-17
Montreal (6-3) at Hamilton (5-4)
This one is the game of the week, no doubt about it. With or without Anthony Calvillo – and right now it's looking like it will be without – this game has all the makings of a really tight contest. If Calvillo was in the lineup, I think I would take the Als. But with no Calvillo, and the Cats riding high and on a four-game winning streak, I think the Cats squeak this one out.
Winner: Hamilton, 28-25
Toronto (5-4) at British Columbia (2-7)
BC played inspired football for the first time all season last week when they went to Molson Stadium and beat Montreal. Toronto, who started hot, have cooled following two straight losses to the Tiger-Cats. This game will either be a bounce back for the Argos or the start of worry in the Big Smoke. I say... start worrying.
Winner: BC, 30-22
Saskatchewan (6-3) at Winnipeg (2-7)
The Banjo Bowl. Ever since Troy Westwood made his comment that the people of Saskatchewan were a "bunch of banjo-picking inbreds" this annual game has become quite the affair. It adds a little something to this rivalry. This year's game comes on the heals of the closest finish in last week's games (Riders won 27-23, while every other game was decided by at least two touchdowns). Buck Pierce is out, and now Steven Jyles will get the chance to show why he deserves to be a starting QB in the CFL. I haven't made many bold predictions – usually choosing to play it safe – but I'm about to make one.
Winner: Winnipeg, 27-23
Recap
Calgary, Hamilton, BC, Winnipeg
Season Record: 19-17
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