Game Details
Date/Location: Friday, September 19 / BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT
Channel: TSN, RDS, CFL+
Odds
Spread: Montreal Alouettes -6, Toronto Argonauts +6
Moneyline: Montreal Alouettes -240, Toronto Argonauts +200
Over/Under: 50 (Over -110, Under -110)
Overview
The Montreal Alouettes travel to BMO Field looking to build on their momentum-shifting 48-31 victory over Saskatchewan that snapped a five-game losing streak. At 6-7, Montreal sits third in the East Division with their playoff hopes still alive. The Alouettes showed offensive firepower in their last outing, with McLeod Bethel-Thompson throwing for 379 yards and three touchdowns while Tyson Philpot recorded a historic 238 receiving yards.
Toronto enters at 5-8 after their own impressive comeback, winning despite committing six turnovers - the first team to accomplish that feat since 2017. The Argonauts have won three straight games but face uncertainty at quarterback with Nick Arbuckle sidelined by a calf injury, leaving Jarret Doege to make his first start since 2023.
Key Players
McLeod Bethel-Thompson (QB) - Completed 26 of 38 passes for 379 yards and 3 TDs last week, reaching his 100th career passing touchdown. Career 0-1 against Toronto but seeking revenge against his former team.
Tyson Philpot (WR) - Recorded 37 catches for 556 yards and 5 TDs this season. His 238-yard performance last week was the seventh-highest by a Canadian receiver in CFL history.
Tyler Snead (WR) - Team leader with 62 catches for 797 yards and 3 TDs, providing a reliable target in Montreal's passing attack.
Nick Arbuckle (QB) - Toronto's season leader with 336 completions for 4,076 yards and 25 TDs, but questionable with calf injury.
Jake Herslow (WR) - Hot streak continues with 29 catches for 464 yards and 8 TDs, including touchdowns in five straight games.
Keys to the Game
Quarterback Battle - Montreal's Bethel-Thompson faces his former team while Toronto turns to backup Jarret Doege, creating a significant experience gap.
Defensive Pressure - Both teams have generated strong pass rush (Montreal 28 sacks, Toronto 30 sacks), making protection crucial for offensive success.
Turnover Margin - Toronto won last week despite -5 turnover differential, but that formula is unlikely to work again against a motivated Montreal squad.
Injury Report
Depth Chart
Score Predictions
Toronto 22 - Montreal 28