Highlights:

– Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 332 yards and five touchdowns in Hamilton’s dominant offensive display
– Kenny Lawler hauled in six catches for 207 yards and three touchdowns to lead all receivers
– Hamilton extends their winning streak over Toronto to four games, improving to 2-2 while Toronto falls to 1-4

Game Recap:

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats unleashed an explosive offensive attack to defeat the Toronto Argonauts 51-38 at BMO Field on Friday night. Bo Levi Mitchell’s five-touchdown performance and Kenny Lawler’s 207-yard receiving display powered Hamilton to their second consecutive victory and fourth straight win over their QEW rivals. The Tiger-Cats improved to 2-2 on the season while the Argonauts dropped to 1-4 despite Nick Arbuckle’s 339-yard passing effort.

Game Highlights Video:

Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Toronto Argonauts.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats Performance:

The Tiger-Cats offense was firing on all cylinders, with Mitchell completing 19 of 24 passes for 332 yards without throwing an interception. The ground game contributed 100 rushing yards, while the defense forced one turnover and limited Toronto’s explosive plays when it mattered most.

Top Offensive Players:
– Bo Levi Mitchell: QB – 19/24, 332 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT
– Kenny Lawler: WR – 6 catches, 207 yards, 3 TD
– Greg Bell: RB – 11 carries, 48 yards, 1 TD; 3 catches, 19 yards
– Johnny Augustine: RB – 7 carries, 38 yards
– Kiondre Smith: WR – 3 catches, 28 yards, 1 TD

Top Defensive Players:
– Devin Veresuk: LB – 8 tackles
– Stavros Katsantonis: LB – 6 tackles
– Ray Wilborn: DB – 6 tackles
– DaShaun Amos: DB – 2 tackles, 1 interception
– Branden Dozier: DB – 2 tackles

Toronto Argonauts Performance:

The Argonauts showed offensive resilience with Arbuckle completing 27 of 38 passes for 339 yards and two touchdowns. However, defensive struggles and an inability to contain Hamilton’s big-play capability ultimately cost them the game, despite outgaining the Tiger-Cats in total yardage.

Top Offensive Players:
– Nick Arbuckle: QB – 27/38, 339 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
– Kevin Mital: WR – 8 catches, 104 yards, 1 TD
– Damonte Coxie: WR – 5 catches, 76 yards, 1 TD
– DaVaris Daniels: WR – 3 catches, 42 yards
– Khalan Laborn: RB – 1 carry, 1 yard, 1 TD; 4 catches, 34 yards

Top Defensive Players:
– Cameron Judge: LB – 6 tackles
– Mark Milton: DB – 6 tackles
– Da’Marcus Johnson: DB – 4 tackles, 1 sack
– Isaac Darkangelo: DB – 4 tackles
– Tarvarus McFadden: DB – 3 tackles

The current CFL standings show Saskatchewan leading the West Division at 4-0, while Montreal tops the East at 3-1. Hamilton’s victory moves them into second place in the East Division with a 2-2 record, while Toronto sits at the bottom of the division at 1-4. The Tiger-Cats’ high-powered offense has now averaged 33.8 points per game through five weeks, ranking among the league’s most productive units.

This victory marks Hamilton’s fourth consecutive win over Toronto dating back to last season, highlighting their recent dominance in the QEW rivalry. The Tiger-Cats will look to build on this momentum when they host Ottawa next Saturday, while the Argonauts will use their upcoming bye week to regroup before facing Montreal on the road.

Can Hamilton’s explosive offense continue this pace against Ottawa’s improved defense? Will Toronto’s offensive weapons be enough to turn around their disappointing 1-4 start after the bye week? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.