• Toronto outscored Calgary 32-10 in the second half to secure the win • Argos QB Nick Arbuckle threw for 181 yards and a touchdown against his former team • Calgary’s Jake Maier passed for 373 yards in the losing effort
Game Recap:
The Toronto Argonauts stormed back in the second half to defeat the Calgary Stampeders 39-25 on Saturday afternoon at BMO Field. After trailing 15-7 at halftime, the Argos exploded for 32 second-half points to improve their record to 5-4 on the season. The loss drops Calgary to 4-5.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Calgary vs Toronto.
Toronto Argonauts Performance: The Argonauts’ offense came alive in the second half, led by quarterback Nick Arbuckle who finished 18-of-26 for 181 yards, one touchdown and one interception against his former team. Running back Ka’Deem Carey had a strong game on the ground, rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.
Top Defensive Players: • Royce Metchie: DB – 7 tackles • Fraser Sopik: LB – 7 tackles • Jonathan Jones: LB – 5 tackles • Robert Priester: DB – 6 tackles, 1 sack • Ralph Holley: DL – 2 tackles, 1 sack
Calgary Stampeders Performance: Despite the loss, Calgary’s offense put up solid numbers, led by quarterback Jake Maier who threw for 373 yards. However, turnovers and an inability to finish drives proved costly for the Stampeders.
With this win, the Toronto Argonauts (5-4) remain in third place in the East Division behind the Montreal Alouettes (7-1) and Ottawa Redblacks (5-2). The Calgary Stampeders (4-5) sit in third place in the West Division.
This game showcased the resilience of the Argonauts, who made crucial adjustments at halftime to turn the tide in their favor. The Stampeders will look to rebound from this loss and improve their standing in the competitive West Division.
What adjustments do you think the Argonauts made at halftime to spark their second-half surge? How can the Stampeders improve their red zone efficiency moving forward? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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