With just weeks left in the regular season, the Raymond Report Power Ratings spotlight a league tightening at the top. Saskatchewan is still #1, but BC and Montreal are heating up, Hamilton remains steady, while Calgary has hit a major skid. Winnipeg is hanging around .500, Edmonton is scrappy, and Ottawa and Toronto are still spoilers.
CFL Week 18 Power Ratings
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-4, PR 0.61)
The Riders are still the league’s benchmark, though not as dominant as earlier. Their last 3-game PR dipped to 0.50, showing vulnerability. They’re still in “A” territory but no longer untouchable.
2. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (9-6, PR 0.54)
Consistent and trending up. A strong 2–1 stretch (PR 0.61) proves Hamilton is peaking when it matters. They remain the East’s most trustworthy side.
3. British Columbia Lions (8-7, PR 0.51)
📈 BC is alive again. Winners of 3 straight, their last 3-game PR spiked to 0.61. Their 5–2 record over the last 7 (PR 0.57) shows they’re surging at just the right time.
4. Montreal Alouettes (8-7, PR 0.52)
🔥 The Als are back in the mix after a 3–0 run with a PR of 0.61 over that span. Once a fade candidate, they’ve stormed back into contention.
5. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-7, PR 0.52)
The Bombers are grinding at .500 but trending steady. Their last 3-game PR (0.61) shows life, though inconsistency remains their biggest issue.
6. Calgary Stampeders (8-6, PR 0.53)
❄️ The coldest contender. Calgary has lost 3 straight with a brutal PR dip to 0.39. From title threat to fade candidate, the Stamps are slipping at the worst time.
7. Edmonton Elks (6-9, PR 0.46)
Edmonton continues to fight. Their season PR (0.46) is below average, but their 7-game PR (0.51) shows they’re better than their record suggests. Spoiler role remains strong.
8. Toronto Argonauts (5-10, PR 0.42)
The Argos are who they are. They’ve dropped two of their last three but did show a temporary PR bump (0.56). Still, at 5-10, they’re fighting only for pride.
9. Ottawa Redblacks (4-10, PR 0.40)
Ottawa’s season PR of 0.40 keeps them last, but their last 3-game PR (0.61) shows they’re still scrappy enough to ruin someone’s playoff positioning.
Betting Takeaways
- Buy Signs: BC, Montreal, Hamilton – all trending upward.
- Saskatchewan: Still top dog, but market is catching up.
- Fade Alert: Calgary ❄️ – 3 straight losses, PR collapse.
- Spoilers: Ottawa & Edmonton – both capable of covering spreads vs contenders.
- Toronto: No value until further notice.
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