Discussion on the Podcast: Dinwiddie criticizes Argos (once more), Switch in Montreal's QB, Elks claim victory

Discussion on the Podcast: Dinwiddie criticizes Argos (once more), Switch in Montreal's QB, Elks claim victory

As we reach the midpoint of the 2025 CFL season, the West Division is proving to be the stronger of the two divisions, with key quarterback performances driving their success.

Ryan Dinwiddie

Ryan Dinwiddie, head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, remains a prominent figure in the West Division. Despite no recent specific mentions, Dinwiddie led the team to a narrow win with a last-second field goal, lifting their record above .500 and placing them in contention in the West Division.

Quarterback Changes and Performance

The West Division quarterbacks are performing strongly overall. Trevor Harris of the Saskatchewan Roughriders is noted as leading the league in efficiency, indicating excellent form. Nathan Rourke, quarterback for the BC Lions, is "rounding into form," suggesting he is improving and becoming more consistent as the season progresses. Cody Fajardo of the Edmonton Elks has also made strides, contributing to the team's rise in the power rankings.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, despite uncertainty about their QB, are still performing well and winning closely contested games. In contrast, the East Division has faced quarterback issues, with three of the four teams not playing with their franchise QBs due to injuries or other reasons, affecting their competitiveness compared to the West.

Wins and Team Standings in the West Division

Last week (Week 11), the West Division teams went 4-0 against East Division opponents, dominating across the board. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are described as "humming," implying strong performance and likely leading or near the top of the West Division. Calgary Stampeders hold the second-best record in the CFL as they come off a bye week, vying for a top spot in the West.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are closely trailing Calgary for second place in the division, as indicated by their recent wins and active contention. The Edmonton Elks, despite longer Grey Cup odds (+2200), have improved recently, winning two straight games and climbing in power rankings. The BC Lions appear competitive with QB Nathan Rourke developing, contributing to their positive results such as a recent 36-18 win over Montreal.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions are still in a race for third place in the West Division.

Notable Mentions

• Branden Dozier has joined the Toronto Argonauts, but Ryan Dinwiddie has not yet commented on the team's performance.
• The Montreal Alouettes have made another quarterback change.
• Taylor Elgersma made his NFL preseason debut as a Canadian QB, but there's no information about the team he played for.
• Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott are discussing football-related topics on a podcast.
• Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discussed Ryan Dinwiddie criticizing the Toronto Argonauts for a second time.

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