Postgame Reaction - Week 11: Elks 28, Argos 20
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The Argos dropped another close one, losing 28-20 in Edmonton and falling to 0–6 in games decided in the last three minutes. It was a night of near-misses and bad breaks. Nick Arbuckle threw for 382 yards and a touchdown, spreading the ball to seven different receivers with over 20 yards apiece. But the Argos came up short on key moments: Arbuckle hit the uprights on what looked like a touchdown pass to Dave Ungerer III, Janarion Grant was tripped up by a shoestring on what could have been a return TD to end the half, Kevin Mital dropped a ball in the end zone after it appeared he was...
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Pregame Walkthrough - Week 11: Argos at Elks
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Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for “Must Win Week” as the 2-7 Argonauts travel to Edmonton to face the 2-6 Elks on Friday night. This week’s episode features a breakdown of Coach Dinwiddie’s fiery postgame comments on “pretenders in the building,” the plethora of transactions the Argos made which include the release of Khalin Laborn and Brandon Calver, and the signing of an exciting potential starting Sam linebacker, Toronto’s spot at the bottom of the Power Rankings – and where they really should be, and the road to the playoffs for the Argos. Plus, your favourite...
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Postgame Reaction – Week 10: Redblacks 46, Argos 42
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The Argos dropped another heartbreaker, falling 46-42 to Ottawa in a wild game that saw Toronto jump out to a 22–1 lead after the first quarter. Now 0-5 in games decided in the last three minutes and sitting at 2-7, the Boatmen will need to string wins together quickly to stay in the playoff hunt. Despite a defensive touchdown from Jordan Williams on a long scoop-and-score, the Argos’ defence allowed Ottawa to throw five touchdowns in the final three quarters. Special teams added to the frustration, giving up multiple big returns. The bright spot was an outstanding offensive...
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 10: Redblacks at Argos
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Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Week 10 as the Argonauts return to BMO Field to take on the Ottawa Redblacks in a Saturday afternoon matchup packed with meaning both on and off the field. This is the Purolator Tackle Hunger game, and a special one at that as Chris Schultz will be honoured as the newest member of the All-Time Argonauts list along with Nick Volpe. It was also the busiest transactional week in recent memory for the Argos, and the guys break down every move: from the acquisition of RB Spencer Brown, the signing of MAC Offensive Player of the Year Peny Boone,...
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Postgame Reaction – Week 9: Bombers 40, Argos 31
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The Argos dropped the second half of their home-and-home with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, falling 40–31 in a game marked by brutal early mistakes and a missed opportunity to complete the comeback. Ben Grant breaks down a game that started with one of the worst halves in recent Argos history, as Toronto gave up three non-offensive touchdowns - a pair on special teams and one on a sack-fumble return. The offensive line struggled under relentless pressure, the run game was abandoned early (finishing with just 8 yards), and short yardage issues re-emerged. Despite it all, the defence kept Toronto...
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Pregame Walkthrough - Week 9: Argos at Bombers
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Ben Grant and JB are back to get you ready for the second half of the Argos-Bombers home-and-home as Toronto heads to Winnipeg looking to leap into a playoff spot. This week’s episode covers the big news: Chad Kelly has been placed on the six-game injured list, leaving the offence in the hands of Nick Arbuckle – but has anything actually changed? For the first time in weeks, the Argos seemed to avoid any major injuries, but that didn’t stop them from adding two veteran Canadians in Jordan Herdman-Reed and Felix Garand-Gauthier. The guys also dive into playoff crossover scenarios, and the...
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Postgame Reaction – Week 8: Argos 31, Bombers 17
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The Argonauts bounced back in a big way, taking down the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31–17 at BMO Field in a dominant three-phase performance. Ben Grant and JB break down every angle of the Argos’ most complete game of the season, featuring seven forced turnovers, explosive offensive plays, and a statement performance from the special teams unit, including a huge play from Kevin Mital to stop a fake punt. Toronto's defence held the Bombers to just 10 points while consistently flipping the field with takeaways. The offence, and their ever-changing offensive line did allow sacks, but found...
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Pregame Walkthrough - Week 8: Bombers at Argos
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Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for a pivotal Week 8 showdown as the 1-5 Argos return to BMO Field to host the 3-2 Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the first half of a home-and-home series. This week’s episode dives into the latest on Chad Kelly, after TSN’s Farhan Lalji reported he could return as early as Saturday. The guys also unpack a fresh wave of injuries and transactions, including a season-ending blow to OL Anim Dankwah, and the additions of OL Shane Richards, RB Jyran Mitchell, and DT Ricky Correia. Is this game a must-win? Should the Argos consider sitting Wynton McManis to...
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Postgame Reaction: Montreal 26 - Toronto 25
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The Argos were in full control... until they weren’t. Toronto blew a 25–7 lead in the second half, falling 26–25 to the Montreal Alouettes in one of the most heartbreaking collapses in recent memory. Ben Grant and JB break down what went right for three quarters, and what went horribly wrong in the fourth. From missed opportunities to late turnovers, they cover every angle of the loss and what this means for the 1-5 Argonauts going forward.
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 7: Argos at Alouettes
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Ben Grant and JB are back to get you ready for Week 7 of the 2025 CFL season as the 1-4 Argonauts head to Montreal to take on the 3-2 Alouettes. There were plenty of roster moves this week as the Argos begin to get healthier, and the guys break down each transaction, including the releases of Kevin Brown, Donald Rutledge, and Daniel Kwamou. They also dive into a tough question: how soon is too soon to bring a player back from injury? That discussion includes updates on Chad Kelly, Wynton McManis, Jack Cassar, and Deonta McMahon. Plus, they hit all your favourite segments: Pick...
info_outlineThe Argos dropped the second half of their home-and-home with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, falling 40–31 in a game marked by brutal early mistakes and a missed opportunity to complete the comeback. Ben Grant breaks down a game that started with one of the worst halves in recent Argos history, as Toronto gave up three non-offensive touchdowns - a pair on special teams and one on a sack-fumble return. The offensive line struggled under relentless pressure, the run game was abandoned early (finishing with just 8 yards), and short yardage issues re-emerged. Despite it all, the defence kept Toronto alive, coming up with three interceptions, including a pick six, and twice giving the offence a chance to win the game in the final minutes. Demonte Coxie turned in a career night with 9 catches for 187 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early damage.