• Toronto’s defense sacked BC quarterbacks 7 times • Argos QB Chad Kelly threw for 268 yards and 1 TD • Toronto improves to 7-6, while BC falls to 7-7 in West Division standings
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
BC
0
10
0
7
0
17
Loss
TOR
9
10
10
4
0
33
Win
Game Recap: The Toronto Argonauts put together a dominant performance on both sides of the ball to defeat the BC Lions 33-17 on the road. Toronto’s defense wreaked havoc all game long, sacking BC quarterbacks 7 times and forcing a key interception. Offensively, Chad Kelly was efficient through the air and on the ground to lead the Argos to their 7th win of the season. With the loss, BC drops to 7-7 and falls behind in the competitive West Division race.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Toronto vs BC.
Toronto Argonauts Performance: The Argonauts controlled this game from start to finish with a balanced offensive attack and a swarming defense. Chad Kelly completed 18 of 28 passes for 268 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 56 yards and another score on the ground.
BC Lions Performance: The Lions struggled to get their offense going against Toronto’s aggressive defense. BC used three different quarterbacks but none could find consistent success, combining for just 217 passing yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception.
Top Defensive Players: • Ayinde Eley: LB – 10 tackles • Ryder Varga: LB – 9 tackles • T.J. Lee: DB – 6 tackles • Mathieu Betts: DL – 4 tackles • Emmanuel Rugamba: DB – 7 tackles
The win improves Toronto’s record to 7-6 as they continue to battle for positioning in the East Division. Meanwhile, BC falls to 7-7 and now sits in third place in the tight West Division race behind Winnipeg (7-6) and ahead of Saskatchewan (5-7).
With both teams now sitting at .500, this game could prove crucial in the playoff picture as the season enters its final stretch. Toronto will look to build on this victory as they return home, while BC will aim to regroup and get back in the win column to keep pace in the competitive West.
Can the Argonauts use this statement win to propel themselves to the top of the East Division? Will the Lions be able to bounce back and make a late-season push in the West? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
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