Chad Kelly threw three touchdowns and Toronto's defense forced a costly Tre Ford turnover-free but ultimately empty night.
The Toronto Argonauts pulled away in the second half and beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 39-20 at BMO Field. Toronto improves to 5-5 and stays alive in a crowded East race, while Hamilton drops to 4-7 and continues to slide further out of the playoff picture. The Argos outscored the Ticats 24-3 across the third and fourth quarters to turn a tight game into a laugher.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Toronto Argonauts | 12 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 39 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
Toronto Argonauts
Chad Kelly (QB) — 26/34, 289 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT, plus a rushing TD
Damonte Coxie (WR) — 4 rec, 75 yds, 2 TD
Tyler Kahmann (WR) — 7 rec, 74 yds
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Tre Ford (QB) — 19/32, 356 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT
Keric Wheatfall (WR) — 3 rec, 124 yds
Kiondre Smith (WR) — 6 rec, 111 yds
Team Stats
Stat | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Toronto Argonauts |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 429 | 434 |
Passing | 19/32, 356 yds, 0 TD | 26/34, 289 yds, 3 TD |
Rushing | 15 att, 73 yds, 2 TD | 27 att, 145 yds, 1 TD |
Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
Quick Hits
Ford put up 356 yards through the air and didn't turn the ball over once, but Hamilton still couldn't find the end zone through the air — zero passing touchdowns despite the yardage.
Toronto's defense sacked Ford four times, with Shawn Lemon (2 sacks) and Bubba Bolden (1 sack) leading the pressure up front.
Isaiah Smith quietly ran for 99 yards on 15 carries for Toronto, keeping the offense balanced even as Kelly did the damage through the air with Coxie hauling in two scores.
What's Next
Toronto Argonauts (5-5) — at Saskatchewan Roughriders, Aug. 29
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-7) — at Calgary Stampeders, Aug. 29
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