The Saskatchewan Roughriders are sort of the number one team in the power rankings..The official Canadian Football League (CFL) power rankings placed the 'Riders in second place behind the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with a jump from fourth to second place after the win over the Tiger-Cats in week one..But, the 3DownNation CFL power rankings put the Riders ahead of the Blue Bombers, with the Riders going from second to first place after the first week..According to the 3DownNation “the Riders have leapt to the top spot in our rankings after its defence dominated the Ticats on Saturday, recording five takeaways and eight sacks. Cody Fajardo looked solid and seems to have rediscovered his chemistry with Shaq Evans, who led the game with four receptions for 92 yards.”.The official CFL power rankings said the 'Riders were not as impressive as they could have been..“It wasn’t a picture-perfect win, but the 'Riders took it to the necessary level in crunch time, putting up 18 fourth-quarter points to the visiting Ticat’s six. Cody Fajardo got over the 300-yard passing mark and spread the ball around well, including finding Kian Schaffer-Baker for a gorgeous TD that helped break the game open,” said the CFL power rankings. .“Defensively, the 'Riders hounded Dane Evans, sacking him six times and pulling down Matt Shiltz twice before the night was over. Saskatchewan’s defence produced three fumbles and a pair of interceptions, making for a good night at the office to open their season.”.The Riders continue their 2022 campaign in week two against the Edmonton Elks, who sit at the bottom of both the CFL and 3DownNation power rankings..The BC Lions blew the Elks out in week one by a score of 59-15..This CFL season is the first full 18-game regular season plus the playoffs since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are sort of the number one team in the power rankings..The official Canadian Football League (CFL) power rankings placed the 'Riders in second place behind the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with a jump from fourth to second place after the win over the Tiger-Cats in week one..But, the 3DownNation CFL power rankings put the Riders ahead of the Blue Bombers, with the Riders going from second to first place after the first week..According to the 3DownNation “the Riders have leapt to the top spot in our rankings after its defence dominated the Ticats on Saturday, recording five takeaways and eight sacks. Cody Fajardo looked solid and seems to have rediscovered his chemistry with Shaq Evans, who led the game with four receptions for 92 yards.”.The official CFL power rankings said the 'Riders were not as impressive as they could have been..“It wasn’t a picture-perfect win, but the 'Riders took it to the necessary level in crunch time, putting up 18 fourth-quarter points to the visiting Ticat’s six. Cody Fajardo got over the 300-yard passing mark and spread the ball around well, including finding Kian Schaffer-Baker for a gorgeous TD that helped break the game open,” said the CFL power rankings. .“Defensively, the 'Riders hounded Dane Evans, sacking him six times and pulling down Matt Shiltz twice before the night was over. Saskatchewan’s defence produced three fumbles and a pair of interceptions, making for a good night at the office to open their season.”.The Riders continue their 2022 campaign in week two against the Edmonton Elks, who sit at the bottom of both the CFL and 3DownNation power rankings..The BC Lions blew the Elks out in week one by a score of 59-15..This CFL season is the first full 18-game regular season plus the playoffs since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
