NFC Week 5 Power Rankings
Back on NFCfootball.ca are the Power Rankings done by our NFC Insider. You, the fans, have asked that the Power Rankings which we had exclusive to social media be reinstated to the site. We heard your request and moving forward they will be published here too.
1. GTA All-Stars
2. Ottawa Sooners
3. Sarnia Imperials
4. Tri-City Outlaws
5. Steel City Patriots
6. Toronto Phantom Raiders
7. Sault Steelers
8. Oakville Longhorns
9. Sudbury Spartans
10. North Bay Bulldogs
NFC Power Ranking Breakdown
1. GTA All-Stars
Current record 4-0
The tough part of their schedule is over – they can shift to cruise control until playoffs. The only thing they have to remember is to show up to the games and put their 12 guys on the field. They will run the table – again.
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2. Ottawa Sooners
Current record 2-2
Ottawa needs to focus on one thing – playoffs and GTA. They need to vastly improve to make a run at a Championship. Let’s wait and see how the next few weeks work out for them.
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3. Sarnia Imperials
Current record 2-2
The Imp rolled over Tri City this week and looks like they finally got their offense moving. If they have hopes of making a deep playoff run – they are going to need to keep getting better each and every week.
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4. Tri City Outlaws
Current record 2-2
The Outlaws have lost two in a row. Both were teams ranked higher than them. They need to get their offense going or things will unravel quickly.
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5. Steel City Patriots
Current record 4-0
These are power rankings not standings. This Patriot team will go 5-0 before they face a higher ranked opponent. That’s the schedule they were given. Unfortunately, you don’t move up hanging 62 points on North Bay – even 9th ranked Sudbury hung 62 on the Bay. You move up by playing higher ranked opponents. You will get your opportunity the last 3 weeks of the season. Patience, patience….
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6. Toronto Phantom Raiders
Current record 3-1
The Raiders won a tough one against a hungry Longhorn squad. A much improved team over the past few seasons. Kudos for turning the program around. Now you have 4 tough opponents in a row.
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7. Sault Steelers
Current record 2-2
They have essentially won the North after taking care of North Bay and Sudbury back to back. Excellent season after taking a leave of absence. More good things to come from this program and staring at .500+ season.
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8. Oakville Longhorns
Current record 0-4
The Horns stuck around with a much improved Raider team for 4 quarters. That type of effort moves you up in the rankings. Oakville will improve each week.
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9. Sudbury Spartans
Current record 1-3
Looks like offensive woes are hurting the Spartans every week. It’s going to be a long season if things don’t change quickly. Now the three-time defending Champs are rolling into town. Keep your chins up and working on it.
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10. North Bay Bulldogs
Current record 0-4
The wheels have fallen off the Bulldog bus. Each week has its own challenges. Most importantly is building for the future – using each game as a learning experience.