September 26, 2015: Toronto Argonauts vs. Ottawa RedBlacks

[T-Bone]

vs.

Week 14
Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 7:00pm EDT.
TD Place Stadium. Ottawa, ON.

TV: TSN1/3/4
Video Webcast: TSN Go - ESPN3
Radio: TOR: TSN 1050 - OTT: TSN 1200
Audio Webcast: TOR: Here - OTT: Here
Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Depth Charts: TOR: Here - OTT: Here

Game Preview: Here

Post-Game Update:

Game Highlights

Game Recap

Final Score: 35-26

[ArgoRavi]

I am looking for a strong perfomance from the Argos coming off the bye week. I know that most on here are down on this team but there is no reason in my mind that this team can't still contend this season. Yeah, they need to make some tweaks here and there but that is what the bye week is for.

[argolio]

Coming off a bye, and with Ottawa ripe for a bit of a letdown after an emotional game, it'll be disappointing if it's anything other than a good performance.

[ArgoRavi]

I know some are concerned about how well Ottawa is playing and they certainly are but they haven't done anything recently that the Argos haven't done this season - beat Saskatchewan twice and win in B.C. The RedBlacks have also had an easier schedule than the Argos so far as AngeloV alluded to in another thread. Ottawa has yet to face Hamilton while the Argos have played the Ticats - with Collaros - three times. Ottawa has also faced B.C. at home and Montreal twice when the Als were in the midst of their struggles.

[Wobbler]

Ottawa sacked Harris four times in our last game, but the loss of Whiteside will probably slow them down a bit. Our offense should be OK.

It's hard to be optimistic about our D or special teams, though. At this point it would be surprising if anyone other than Waters did the kicking, but he will likely be <100%. That can't help.

IMHO we're quite capable of winning this game, but I see no reason to be confident about it.

[AngeloV]

Ottawa sacked Harris four times in our last game, but the loss of Whiteside will probably slow them down a bit. Our offense should be OK.

It's hard to be optimistic about our D or special teams, though. At this point it would be surprising if anyone other than Waters did the kicking, but he will likely be <100%. That can't help.

IMHO we're quite capable of winning this game, but I see no reason to be confident about it.

If Waters is not 100%, my guess is he won't play. They will likely audition some kickers within the next couple of days.

[Wobbler]

Yeah, I should have checked the wire first. Apparently yesterday we signed Michael Palardy, who was released by the Rams in the final cut-down. I also see that Winnipeg activated Sergio Castillo for today's game despite the fact that Hajrullahu was healthy, so we had probably put in an offer to him.

[OV Argo]

Anybody here coming down to Bytown for the game? - i needs some Argo fans support, and back-up for when I start bellowing Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgoooos in the stands.

[R.J]

Ottawa sacked Harris four times in our last game, but the loss of Whiteside will probably slow them down a bit. Our offense should be OK.

Acquiring Shawn Lemon is nothing to sneeze at IMO and it could be argued that Lemon is an even better rush end.

[1971GreyCup]

Anybody here coming down to Bytown for the game? - i needs some Argo fans support, and back-up for when I start bellowing Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgoooos in the stands.

We are thinking about going. Been to Fort MacM, and Hamilton twice. Looks like if we want to see the Argos this year, we'll be putting a lot of mileage on!

[1argoholic]

The Argonauts have shown that no game is an easy game and I have zero faith in our D. Keep checking transactions and Barker seems to think that this is our team going forward. We don't know if his hands are tied or what but I thought he'd attempt to bring in some new bodies on D. I don't see us winning against an improved Ottawa team. Hope I'm wrong.

[ArgoRavi]

The Argonauts have shown that no game is an easy game and I have zero faith in our D. Keep checking transactions and Barker seems to think that this is our team going forward. We don't know if his hands are tied or what but I thought he'd attempt to bring in some new bodies on D. I don't see us winning against an improved Ottawa team. Hope I'm wrong.

Ottawa has won 3 in a row and the Argos have lost 3 in a row. This is all set up nicely for an Argos victory, my friend.

[1argoholic]

Hope you're right.

[argotom]

The RB looked pretty good on all aspects against the Riders.
Based on the winning streak, they would have to be the favourites.
Maybe a good position for us including Harris especially since pretty much every road game that has been the situation.

[ArgoRavi]

The RB looked pretty good on all aspects against the Riders.
Based on the winning streak, they would have to be the favourites.
Maybe a good position for us including Harris especially since pretty much every road game that has been the situation.

Not sure Ottawa looked any better against the Riders on Saturday night than the Argos did. They made lots of mistakes, as Henry Burris pointed out after the game, that they won't be able to get away with against better teams.

[Will]

#CFL #Stamps signed OL Derek Dennis, traded for WR Skye Dawson. #Argos activated LB Brandon Isaac. ACTIVE ROSTER… http://t.co/lgyJWJSUIO

— CFLCapGeek (@cflcapgeek) September 22, 2015

Hopefully this means that Isaac will be in the lineup. The Argos have not won since Isaac got injured

[1971GreyCup]

I am hoping for better things from Isaac. He started strong, but quickly tapered off to mediocre and then got hurt. I wonder why LB Brian Rolle doesn't play beside Greg Jones ever?

[doubleblue]

I am hoping for better things from Isaac. He started strong, but quickly tapered off to mediocre and then got hurt. I wonder why LB Brian Rolle doesn't play beside Greg Jones ever?

I was thinking the same thing about Issac. Maybe the time off will give him a boost.
Don't know if Rolle is quick enough to cover the backs out of the backfield. He's more of a MLB back up for Jones and is a good STer.

[1971GreyCup]

I was thinking the same thing about Issac. Maybe the time off will give him a boost.
Don't know if Rolle is quick enough to cover the backs out of the backfield. He's more of a MLB back up for Jones and is a good STer.

I agree that Brian Rolle is a monster on Special Teams! I note he normally busts the wedge on my returns.

[Mookie Fan]

I am happy to see Brandon Isaac back. I think he'll play well. That said, maybe Matt Black could play a bigger role and spell Isaac at times? I'm not sure what role Vincent Agnew will play this week, but Matt Black would obviously allow the team to play an international somewhere else when he is in the game at LB or another position. I think Matt Black has played very well this year and he is about the same size as Agnew, who did play at the LB position. I believe Matt Black also played a bit of outside LB last game, though he was listed as the backup safety on the depth chart. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong.