Game Thread: Ottawa Redblacks @ Toronto Argonauts

**Will** · 10-09-2023, 11:29 AM

I think if the Redblacks win today then they are still mathematically alive for a crossover to the West, so it is unknown if Saturday's game will mean anything.

**ArgoRavi** · 10-09-2023, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Will

I think if the Redblacks win today then they are still mathematically alive for a crossover to the West, so it is unknown if Saturday's game will mean anything.

Additionally, the Redblacks need a Saskatchewan loss on Friday to still be alive on Saturday.

**Will** · 10-09-2023, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

Additionally, the Redblacks need a Saskatchewan loss on Friday to still be alive on Saturday.

Yes, because even though the Redblacks could still finish 7-11, the Riders at worst would be 7-11 and the crossover gets eliminated at that point because the divisional team gets the playoff spot.

**Waffle** · 10-10-2023, 06:50 PM

Injury report is out:
https://www.cfl.ca/2023/10/10/argos-...tues-practice/

“TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have shared their first injury report of the week ahead of their game on Saturday against the Ottawa REDBLACKS at BMO Field.
The Argos began their week without offensive lineman Dejon Allen (leg), defensive backs Dashaun Amos (ankle), Jamal Peters (groin) and Tigie Sankoh (hamstring) and wide receiver Cam Phillips (groin).
The REDBLACKS did not practice on Tuesday, after playing against the Montreal Alouettes on Thanksgiving Monday. They are back on the field on Wednesday”

Josh Hagerty, John Haggerty, and Jordan Williams were all listed as limited.
Brandon Barlow, Isiah Cage, Dewayne Hendrix, and Shane Richards were all listed as full participants.

**Waffle** · 10-13-2023, 02:34 PM

The Canadian Press reported this morning (Friday) that Ouellette, Nicastro, Allen, and Jordan Williams won’t be playing for the Argos. Ouellette needs 41 yards to reach the 1,000 yard for the season mark.

Chad Kelly is apparently going to start, and Deonta McMahon will start.

**ArgoRavi** · 10-13-2023, 05:08 PM

Dave Naylor on TSN reported yesterday that Dinwiddie told him that Kelly will play at least some in each of the remaining regular season games. He wants to have Kelly in a good rhythm heading into the playoffs.

**Argo57** · 10-13-2023, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

Dave Naylor on TSN reported yesterday that Dinwiddie told him that Kelly will play at least some in each of the remaining regular season games. He wants to have Kelly in a good rhythm heading into the playoffs.

Probably a sound strategy, minimize the risk and keep Kelly sharp heading into the playoffs.

**jerrym** · 10-14-2023, 07:28 PM

Here are the injury reports for both teams

https://www.cfl.ca/2023/10/10/argos-...tues-practice/

**jerrym** · 10-14-2023, 07:30 PM

Below is the Argos depth chart:

https://d3ham790trbkqy.cloudfront.ne...4-2023-PDF.pdf

**jerrym** · 10-14-2023, 07:38 PM

Argos look like they haven't woke up yet as Ottawa marches downfield quickly for a TD.

**jerrym** · 10-14-2023, 07:54 PM

Too bad Nield got tackled at the one preventing him from scoring his first TD of the season. He has had such a good season so far.

**jerrym** · 10-14-2023, 08:03 PM

Argo DBs leaving Ottawa WRs wide open repeatedly and taking penalties (some unmerited) resulting in a second Ottawa TD.

**jerrym** · 10-14-2023, 08:12 PM

Ottawa's return TD another sign that Argos' minds are not fully in this game as they get ready for the playoffs.

**kellynjk** · 10-14-2023, 08:38 PM

Ottawa is putting up more of a fight than I expected. The Argos have taken some bad penalties - hope they get their heads more in the game in the second half!

**kellynjk** · 10-14-2023, 08:55 PM

OMG - Nideld's second touchdown in this game doesn't count - feel bad for the guy!!

**jerrym** · 10-14-2023, 08:56 PM

Nield robbed of another TD by a penalty. The guy only has one kind of luck - bad.

**jerrym** · 10-14-2023, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by kellynjk

OMG - Nideld's second touchdown in this game doesn't count - feel bad for the guy!!

LOL. We both had the same thought.

**kellynjk** · 10-14-2023, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by jerrym

LOL. We both had the same thought.

Ha - I was sitting there going "OH COME ON" can only imagine what poor Nield is thinking "Like WTF do I have to do to get a touchdown that counts!!!!"

**kellynjk** · 10-14-2023, 09:15 PM

Was surprised to hear Rod Smith say that Kurleigh Gittens Jr is out for the season - knew he was on the 6 game injured list, but didn't realize that he won't be available for the playoffs or potential Grey Cup match-up.