That winning feeling: Edmonton Eskimos' streak gone but not forgotten

Besides the obvious ramifications in the standings, what else did the first-place Edmonton Eskimos get out of their first 7-0 start to the season since 1961?
It came to an end with Thursday’s 33-26 loss to the Winnipeg Blue-Bombers, and while they weren’t able to get much separation from the pack in an ultra-competitive West Division — in which they sit just two points ahead of third place — Eskimos head coach Jason Maas said there is more to stringing together wins early