Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, QC
Broadcast: TSN, RDS (Canada), CBSSN (U.S.), CFL+ (International)
The Toronto Argonauts (1-4) head to Quebec to face the Montreal Alouettes (3-2) in a pivotal East Division clash. With playoff positioning already in play, this Week 7 matchup is a litmus test for Toronto’s resilience and Montreal’s bounce-back potential.
Team Form & Season Overview
Toronto Argonauts
Record: 1-4-0
Last Game: Lost to Hamilton Tiger-Cats 51–38
Key Stats:
Offense: 318.0 YPG (8th CFL), 25.6 PPG (6th CFL)
Defense: 372.0 YPG allowed, 32.6 PPG allowed (8th CFL)
Quarterback: Nick Arbuckle – 1,449 yards, 7 TDs, 7 INTs
X-Factors:
Deonta McMahon returns from injury to boost the run game
Kevin Mital leads receiving corps with 104 yards last week
Wynton McManis returns to anchor the defense after missing 3 games
Montreal Alouettes
Record: 3-2-0
Last Game: Narrow 21–20 loss to BC Lions
Key Stats:
Offense: 353.8 YPG (6th CFL), 28.4 PPG (3rd CFL)
Defense: 22.4 PPG allowed (2nd CFL), 74.0 rush YPG allowed
Quarterback: Davis Alexander – Returns after injury; team averaged 35 PPG in his starts
X-Factors:
Sean Thomas-Erlington – 5.2 YPC, 76 yards last game
Tyson Philpot & Austin Mack – explosive WR duo
Als Secondary: 7 INTs on the season
Key Matchups
| Matchup | Edge |
| QB Duel: Arbuckle vs. Alexander | Montreal – Alexander’s return boosts offensive rhythm |
| Run Game: McMahon vs. Erlington | Montreal – Erlington’s consistency gives Als control |
| Receivers: Mital vs. Philpot/Mack | Montreal – more depth and separation ability |
| Defense: | Montreal – fewer points allowed and better turnover margin |
Strategic Insights
Toronto’s Path to Victory:
Lean on McMahon to control tempo
Limit turnovers (Arbuckle has 7 INTs)
Pressure Alexander early with blitz packages
Montreal’s Game Plan:
Protect Alexander with solid O-line play
Exploit Toronto’s secondary with deep shots
Maintain defensive discipline against Argos’ misdirection
GAME ODDS
Toronto Argonauts 50.5
Montreal Alouettes – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 16, 2025
