Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: TD Place Stadium — Ottawa, Ontario
Capacity: 24,000
Surface: FieldTurf
Weather Forecast — Ottawa, ON
Temperature: 67–70°F at kickoff
Humidity: 55–60%
Wind: 8–12 mph SW (slight impact on deep throws and kicking)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, low chance of light showers
Impact: Mild wind could influence special teams; otherwise neutral conditions
Injury Report
Toronto Argonauts
Cameron Dukes (QB): Probable — minor elbow soreness
Ka’Deem Carey (RB): Questionable — ankle sprain
Damonte Coxie (WR): Probable — hamstring tightness
Adarius Pickett (LB): Fully available
Qwan’tez Stiggers (DB): Out — shoulder injury
Ottawa Redblacks
Dru Brown (QB): Probable — rib contusion
Devonte Williams (RB): Fully available
Jaelon Acklin (WR): Questionable — groin tightness
Jovan Santos‑Knox (LB): Out — knee injury
Brandin Dandridge (DB): Probable — ankle
Both teams enter with key offensive players banged up, but Ottawa’s defensive injuries may be more impactful.
Team Records & Recent Form
Toronto Argonauts (0‑1‑0)
Week 1 Result: Lost 24–18 to Montreal
Offensive Notes:
Dukes showed flashes but struggled with pressure
Run game inconsistent without Carey at full strength
Defensive Notes:
Secondary allowed multiple chunk plays
Strong linebacker play kept the game close
Ottawa Redblacks (0‑1‑0)
Week 1 Result: Lost 24–21 to Hamilton
Offensive Notes:
Dru Brown efficient but conservative
Williams provided solid balance on the ground
Defensive Notes:
Missing Santos‑Knox hurt run defense
Secondary held up well but lacked turnovers
Series History
2023–2025 Combined: Toronto leads 5–1
Last Meeting: Toronto 29–16 (2025)
Trend: Argonauts have dominated the matchup, winning five straight
At TD Place: Toronto has won 3 of last 4
Key Player Matchups
1. Cameron Dukes (TOR) vs Ottawa Pass Rush
Dukes struggles under interior pressure
Ottawa must generate heat without blitzing heavily
2. Devonte Williams (OTT) vs Toronto Front Seven
Williams’ burst vs Toronto’s disciplined linebackers
If Williams gets rolling, Ottawa’s offense opens up
3. Damonte Coxie (TOR) vs Brandin Dandridge (OTT)
Coxie’s size and catch radius vs Dandridge’s speed
A critical matchup for Toronto’s vertical game
4. Dru Brown (OTT) vs Toronto Secondary
Brown excels in rhythm throws
Toronto’s secondary must tighten up after a shaky Week 1
Betting Trends
Toronto Argonauts
4–2 ATS in last 6 vs Ottawa
Under has hit in 5 of last 7
1–4 in last 5 road games
Ottawa Redblacks
2–8 ATS in last 10 home games
Over has hit in 4 of last 6
1–5 in last 6 vs East Division opponents
Head‑to‑Head Trends
Toronto has won five straight
Last 3 meetings averaged 47.0 points
Toronto has scored 25+ in four straight vs Ottawa
GAME ODDS
Toronto Argonauts – 1.5
Ottawa Redblacks 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 19, 2026
