Sports Handicapper and CFL Football Handicapper Ron Raymond of the Raymond Report has released his CFL Week 5 Power Rankings. The BC Lions enter Week 5 as the top team in Ron Raymond's CFL Power Rankings, but they have yet to play a team with a winning record until this weekend, as they will face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
CFL Week 5 Power Rankings
| Top Ranked Teams | ||
| Rank | Team Name | Rating |
| 1 | B.C. Lions | 42.5 |
| 2 | WINNIPEG | 7.66 |
| 3 | MONTREAL | 6.67 |
| Middle Ranked Teams | ||
| Rank | Team Name | Rating |
| 4 | CALGARY | 4.33 |
| 5 | SASKATCHEWAN | 1 |
| 6 | OTTAWA | -4.5 |
| Bottom Ranked Teams | ||
| Rank | Team Name | Rating |
| 7 | HAMILTON | -11.34 |
| 8 | TORONTO | -20 |
| 9 | EDMONTON | -20.33 |
