Highlights:
• Chad Kelly throws for 331 yards and 3 touchdowns in Argos victory
• Dru Brown’s 400-yard, 4 TD performance not enough for Redblacks
• Toronto Argonauts have clinched a home playoff game

Game Recap:

The Toronto Argonauts withstood a furious fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Ottawa Redblacks to secure a 38-31 victory at BMO Field. The win improves Toronto’s record to 10-7, while Ottawa drops to 8-8 in a tightly contested East Division. The Argonauts built a commanding 38-6 lead through three quarters before the Redblacks exploded for 25 points in the final frame, coming up just short in their rally.

Game Highlights Video:

Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Toronto vs Ottawa.

Toronto Argonauts Performance:

The Argonauts’ offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Chad Kelly’s stellar performance. Kelly completed 21 of 26 passes for 331 yards and 3 touchdowns, while also contributing 25 rushing yards and a score on the ground. Toronto’s balanced attack kept the Redblacks’ defense off-balance for most of the game.

Top Offensive Players:
• Chad Kelly: QB – 331 passing yards, 3 TDs, 25 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD
• Makai Polk: WR – 3 receptions, 104 yards, 1 TD
• Dejon Brissett: WR – 5 receptions, 67 yards, 2 TDs
• Ka’Deem Carey: RB – 55 rushing yards, 1 TD, 2 receptions, 14 yards
• Damonte Coxie: WR – 5 receptions, 80 yards

Top Defensive Players:
• Isaac Darkangelo: LB – 6 tackles
• Wynton McManis: LB – 4 tackles
• Robbie Smith: DL – 3 tackles, 1 sack
• Ralph Holley: DL – 3 tackles, 1 sack
• Tarvarus McFadden: DB – 3 tackles, 1 interception

Ottawa Redblacks Performance:

Despite the loss, the Redblacks showed incredible resilience in their fourth-quarter comeback attempt. Quarterback Dru Brown had an outstanding game, throwing for 400 yards and 4 touchdowns. However, Ottawa’s slow start proved too much to overcome against a strong Toronto team.

Top Offensive Players:
• Dru Brown: QB – 400 passing yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
• Kalil Pimpleton: WR – 7 receptions, 114 yards
• Justin Hardy: WR – 7 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TD
• Bralon Addison: WR – 8 receptions, 74 yards, 2 TDs
• Khalan Laborn: RB – 11 rushing yards, 4 receptions, 42 yards

Top Defensive Players:
• Jovan Santos-Knox: LB – 8 tackles
• Frankie Griffin: LB – 5 tackles
• Aidan John: DL – 5 tackles, 1 sack
• Damon Webb: DB – 5 tackles
• Bennett Williams: DB – 5 tackles

The win keeps Toronto firmly in second place in the East Division with a 10-7 record, trailing only the Montreal Alouettes (12-3). Ottawa’s loss drops them to 8-8, still in the playoff hunt but now facing an uphill battle in the competitive division. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats round out the East at 7-10.

The Argonauts and Redblacks will face each other again on Saturday, November 2 at BMO Field for the East Semi-Final.