The Canadian Football League action continues this week with an intriguing cross-divisional matchup to kick off the weekend. The CFL schedule features the Saskatchewan Roughriders traveling east to take on the Toronto Argonauts in a crucial game for both teams’ playoff aspirations.

Game Overview:

CFL games on August 22, 2024:

Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Toronto Argonauts
Location: BMO Field, Toronto
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS
Stream: CFL+

Game Preview:

Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Toronto Argonauts:
Key Players:

1. Trevor Harris (Saskatchewan): QB – Threw for 355 yards and 2 TDs in his return last week
2. Ka’Deem Carey (Toronto): RB – 611 rushing yards and 5 TDs on the season
3. Samuel Emilus (Saskatchewan): WR – 564 receiving yards and 3 TDs
4. Makai Polk (Toronto): WR – 288 receiving yards and 2 TDs in his rookie season
5. Micah Johnson (Saskatchewan): DL – Tied for league lead with 5 sacks

CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Toronto -2
Over/Under: 50
Moneyline: Saskatchewan +110, Toronto -130

CFL Standings:

East Division:
1. Montreal Alouettes (9-1)
2. Ottawa Redblacks (6-2)
3. Toronto Argonauts (5-4)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-8)

West Division:
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-4)
2. BC Lions (5-5)
3. Calgary Stampeders (4-6)
4. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-6)
5. Edmonton Elks (3-7)

CFL News:

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to end a four-game winless streak as they visit BMO Field. Despite their recent struggles, the Riders remain atop the West Division standings. Toronto begins the second half of their season after a Week 11 bye, sitting third in the East Division. Roughriders head coach Corey Mace returns to Toronto for the first time since serving as the Argonauts’ defensive coordinator last season.

As the CFL season approaches its midway point, every game carries significant playoff implications. Fans will be eager to check the CFL scores and monitor the CFL standings as teams jockey for position. With the CFL betting odds favoring Toronto slightly, this matchup could go either way. Which team do you think will come out on top in this crucial Thursday night showdown?