• Derek Slywka scored two defensive touchdowns, including a 105-yard fumble return and 120-yard blocked field goal return • Nick Arbuckle threw for 269 yards and one touchdown while DaVaris Daniels led receivers with 96 yards • Toronto improves to 2-3 while Ottawa falls to 1-4 in the East Division standings
Game Recap:
The Toronto Argonauts dominated the Ottawa REDBLACKS 29-16 at TD Place on Sunday night, powered by two spectacular special teams touchdowns from Derek Slywka. The victory moves Toronto to 2-3 on the season while Ottawa drops to 1-4, remaining winless at home.
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
TOR
4
14
7
4
0
29
Win
OTT
0
3
10
3
0
16
Loss
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Toronto Argonauts vs Ottawa REDBLACKS.
Toronto Argonauts Performance:
The Argonauts controlled the game through explosive special teams plays and steady offensive execution, outscoring Ottawa in three of four quarters.
Top Offensive Players: • Nick Arbuckle: QB – 18/25, 269 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 18 rushing yards • DaVaris Daniels: WR – 5 receptions, 96 yards on 6 targets • Damonte Coxie: WR – 2 receptions, 82 yards on 4 targets • Kevin Mital: TE – 4 receptions, 60 yards, 1 rushing yard • Kevin Brown: RB – 7 carries, 11 yards, 1 reception for 7 yards
Top Defensive Players: • Cameron Judge: LB – 9 tackles, 1 sack • Andrew Chatfield Jr: DE – 8 tackles, 2 sacks • Isaac Darkangelo: LB – 8 tackles, 1 sack • Darrius Bratton: DB – 3 tackles • Jarrett Martin: LB – 3 tackles
Ottawa REDBLACKS Performance:
The REDBLACKS struggled with turnovers and special teams miscues, allowing two defensive touchdowns that proved decisive in the loss.
Top Defensive Players: • Frankie Griffin: LB – 5 tackles • Jovan Santos-knox: LB – 5 tackles • C.J. Coldon: DB – 5 tackles • Alijah McGhee: DL – 3 tackles • Lorenzo Mauldin IV: LB – 3 tackles
The current CFL standings show Saskatchewan leading the West Division at 4-0, while Montreal tops the East at 3-1. Toronto’s victory keeps them within striking distance of the division leaders, while Ottawa remains at the bottom of the East Division with significant ground to make up.
Derek Slywka’s heroics highlighted a dominant special teams performance that turned the tide early for Toronto. The Argonauts capitalized on Ottawa’s mistakes while limiting their own turnovers to secure their second win of the season.
How will Toronto build on this momentum against Hamilton in Week 5? Can Ottawa bounce back from another home loss when they travel to Edmonton? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
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