Stamps lead, Lions roaring in CFL Power Rankings

A much better showing in Week Two, with RB Jerome Messam running roughshod (137 yards on 16 carries) over the Blue Bombers as the Stampeders took a 36-7 lead into the fourth quarter before allowing the Bombers a couple of scores to tighten the final score somewhat.

Key Injuries: None

The Redblacks are quickly down to their third-string running back, Kienan Lafrance (and have signed CFL vet Nic Grigbsy), now that Travon Van is hurt, but the story of the first two weeks has been QB Trevor Harris, who has completed 82% of his passes for 687 yards and six touchdowns. Harris has WR Chris Williams, who has 363 receiving yards, as his primary target and this passing success should allow whomever is running to keep the chains moving.

Key Injuries: RB William Powell (Achilles), RB Travon Van (knee), QB Henry Burris (finger)

The Eskimos didn't do anything to drop a spot during their bye week, but doing nothing couldn't hold off the surging Redblacks either.

Key Injuries: DB John Ojo (Achilles), DT Don Oramasionwu (triceps)

After two wins in two tries, including a dominant performance at Hamilton in Week Two, it's fair to reconsider the Lions' early ranking. They aren't overwhelming on offence, but the Lions' defence has been stellar and could go a long way towards helping them exceed expectations.

Key Injuries:  RB Jeremiah Johnson (ankle)

After coming up empty at home in Week One, the Argos found life kinder on the road, specifically in Saskatchewan, in Week Two. WR Vidal Hazelton has a decent 130 yards through two games, but has scored three touchdowns, which is decidely better than decent.

Key Injuries: DL Brian Bulcke (knee)

After an impressive showing at Toronto in Week One, the Tiger-Cats got steamrolled at home in Week Two, as QB Jeremiah Masoli looked rather pedestrian against the Lions' stout defence. 

Key Injuries: QB Zach Collaros (knee)

No idea what was going through Duron Carter's head as he stormed the Redblacks' sideline last week, following his sensational touchdown catch, but it's going to keep him out of the lineup for a week and with the Alouettes already having lost S.J. Green for the season, there are going to be some rather significant holes to fill when Montreal returns to action following a Week Three bye.

Key Injuries: WR S.J. Green (knee), WR Duron Carter (suspension)

After losing at home to the Argos, the Riders flipped DE Shawn Lemon to Toronto (with a conditional pick) for OL Matt Sewell and QB Mitchell Gale. If nothing else, it's a case of the Roughriders dealing from a relative position of strength, because Lemon wasn't getting enough reps behind A.C. Leonard and Jonathan Newsome. In any case, the home loss to Toronto wasn't great and it won't be easy in Edmonton this week.

Key Injuries:  DE Eric Norwood (knee), G Chris Best.

The final score at Calgary flattered the Blue Bombers, so they are going to need to shape up quickly. It appears that WR Weston Dressler is expected back this week, and that should help, but he's not playing D, and the Bombers need to be better on that side of the ball too.

Key Injuries:  C Jeff Keeping (knee)