CFL Power Ratings: A Mid-Season Review

As we continue with the 2023 CFL season, it's important to look at the power ratings that provide an insight into the league's team standings. These ratings offer a combination of each team's overall win-loss record, strength of schedule (SOS), and recent performance over the last three games. Let's dive in!

1. Toronto Argonauts

The Toronto Argonauts claim the top spot with a flawless season record of 4-0, and they've managed to maintain this perfection in their last three games with a 3-0 record. They've achieved this success against a decently challenging schedule, with a SOS of 40% overall. Their top league power rating (P R) of 0.70 suggests they are currently the team to beat in the CFL.

2. British Columbia Lions

Second in line are the Lions, boasting an impressive 4-1 season record. They've seen a minor slip in their last three games, going 2-1, but have had to face tough opponents with a season SOS of 49.33% and last three games SOS of 55.56%. With their overall and recent P R at 0.65 and 0.61 respectively, the Lions are a strong contender this season.

3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Coming third are the Blue Bombers with a 4-2 season record and a 2-1 record in their last three games. Their power ratings (0.58 overall and 0.50 recent) indicate a solid performance so far.

4. Ottawa Redblacks

The Redblacks, despite a balanced 2-3 season record, have demonstrated a recent surge with a 2-1 record in their last three games. Their overall P R of 0.39 and a more promising recent P R of 0.56 reflect this upward trend.

5. Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Roughriders are fifth in line with a 3-2 season record and a matching 2-1 record in their last three games. Although their schedule appears to be easier than others (29.33% season SOS and 22.22% recent SOS), they're still holding strong with power ratings of 0.45 overall and 0.44 in the last three games.

6. Calgary Stampeders

The Stampeders hold the sixth position with a 2-3 record this season and a 1-2 record in their last three games. Despite the hardest schedule (61.33% season SOS and 66.67% recent SOS), their power ratings (0.51 overall and 0.50 recent) suggest they can still pose a challenge to other teams.

7. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Hamilton's season has been a rollercoaster with a 2-3 record overall, but they've found some momentum with a 2-1 record in their last three games. They hold power ratings of 0.45 overall and 0.44 in the last three games, placing them in the lower middle of the pack.

8. Montreal Alouettes

The Alouettes have a 2-3 record for the season, but have hit a rough patch in their last three games, going 0-3. Despite facing a high level of competition recently (77.78% SOS in the last three games), their overall power rating of 0.53 and recent power rating of 0.39 indicate they need to turn things around quickly.

9. Edmonton Elks

The Elks are struggling at the bottom with no wins this season (0-6) and no improvement in their last three games (0-3). They've been facing challenging opponents (63.33% season SOS and 66.67% recent SOS), but their low power ratings (0.32 overall and 0.33 recent) highlight the significant challenges they're facing.

As we head into the Week 7 of the CFL season, we can expect a lot more excitement and potential surprises. Keep an eye out for the next power ranking updates!