With the Argos running away with the East title, second place is still up for grabs. By winning this, the Als could put the TiCats to bed and make it between the Als and the RedBlacks. Given that star offseason signing QB Mitchell is out again long term and Hamilton is down to their 3rd string QB this should be it. The Als won handily, 38-12, in the first meeting between these two and would take the season series with a win Saturday.

QB Fajardo has been outstanding after a down year last season and is 4th in pass efficiency, 3rd in yds/pass and 1st with the lowest interception rate. On top of that the Als have the highest graded O-line according to PFF. 3rd stringer Powell for the TiCats has the lowest avg. passing depth in the league so he won’t be able to threaten the Al’s defense. Powell has come in to lead an offense that sports the 2nd worst turnover ratio, INTs thrown and penalty rate. And to top it off Hamilton’s last two starting LTs are hurt, which will be dangerous for the backside outside rush.

The other problem for the TiCats is their “D” has been less than stellar. They had a solid outing against a mediocre offense in the RedBlacks but are worst in the league in points allowed, opposition TDs, avg. 1st down plays against and 2nd worst in avg. rush yds against, number of opposition 1st downs, opposition pass efficiency allowed, 30+ yard plays allowed, and opposition yards/play. Time to lay the points and go with the Als.