Game Details
Date/Location: Friday, October 10 / Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan
Kickoff Time: 9:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM PT
Channel: TSN, RDS2, CFL+
Odds
Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders -11 (-110), Toronto Argonauts +11 (-110)
Moneyline: Saskatchewan Roughriders -450, Toronto Argonauts +340
Over/Under: 50 (Over -110, Under -110)
Overview
The Saskatchewan Roughriders look to extend their lead atop the West Division as they host the playoff-eliminated Toronto Argonauts on WestJet Thanksgiving Weekend. Saskatchewan enters Week 19 with an 11-4 record and a 62-point season point differential, averaging 22.7 points per game while allowing just 19.2 points against.
Toronto has dropped three straight games and was officially eliminated from playoff contention following a 47-29 loss to Hamilton in Week 18. Despite their 5-11 record, the Argonauts rank third in the league in scoring at 25.8 points per game but have struggled defensively, allowing a league-high 512 points this season.
The teams met earlier in Week 3, with Saskatchewan earning a 39-32 victory on the road. The Roughriders are 6-1 against East Division opponents this season and are looking to secure their most home wins since 2019 with a victory Friday night.
Key Players
Trevor Harris (QB) – The veteran quarterback has recorded his sixth career 4,000-yard passing season with 4,097 yards through 18 games. Harris has completed 315 of 433 passes for 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He is 5-5 in his career against Toronto and has thrown for 351 and 341 yards over the past two games.
A.J. Ouellette (RB) – The former Argonauts running back leads the Roughriders’ ground attack with 1,110 rushing yards on 222 carries, averaging five yards per attempt with eight touchdowns. His 222 carries are the most by a Roughrider since Kory Sheets in 2013. Ouellette sits just 10 yards behind league-leading rusher James Butler entering Week 19.
KeeSean Johnson (WR) – The top receiving target for Saskatchewan has hauled in 85 catches for 1,156 yards and four touchdowns on 119 targets this season, leading the Roughriders in all major receiving categories.
Dohnte Meyers (WR) – Saskatchewan’s second-leading receiver has posted 65 receptions for 1,056 yards and eight touchdowns but will be unavailable for Friday’s game due to injury.
Brett Lauther (K) – The kicker returns from injury and has converted 13 field goal attempts this season, including two from 50-plus yards. His return provides a boost to Saskatchewan’s special teams unit.
Keys to the Game
Establish the Ground Game – A.J. Ouellette has been handed the ball an average of 14.8 times per game and faces a Toronto defence allowing 103.3 rushing yards per game. With Ouellette chasing the league rushing lead, expect Saskatchewan to lean on the run game early and often.
Trevor Harris Exploiting Toronto’s Secondary – The Roughriders’ quarterback has the opportunity to build momentum down the stretch against an Argonauts defence that allowed four passing touchdowns to Bo Levi Mitchell in Week 18 and has surrendered 512 points this season, worst in the CFL.
Secondary Depth Tested – With defensive backs Tevaughn Campbell and Rolan Milligan Jr. out due to injury, Saskatchewan’s secondary will rely on DaMarcus Fields and Benny Sapp III to contain Toronto’s passing attack, which ranks third in the league at 29.1 points per game despite the team’s struggles.
Injury Report
Depth Chart
Score Predictions
Saskatchewan Roughriders 31 – Toronto Argonauts 20
