CFL Game Preview: Ottawa Redblacks (2-6-0) vs. Toronto Argonauts (2-6-0)

Match Overview

Both teams enter Week 10 with matching 2–6 records, tied for last place in the East Division. The Toronto Argonauts won the first meeting this season, defeating Ottawa 29–16 on June 29. With playoff hopes fading, this game is a must-win for both sides to avoid falling to 2–7 and sole possession of the division basement.

Ottawa Redblacks – Team Form & Key Players

Record: 2–6–0 (East Division)

Last Game: Lost 34–6 vs Saskatchewan Roughriders

Points Per Game: 21.8

Opponent PPG: 29.6

ATS Record: 3–5

Road ATS Record: 2–2

Key Players:

Dru Brown (QB): Returned from injury, 225 yards on 19/27 passing vs Calgary

Daniel Adeboboye (RB): Emerging ground threat, former Argo

Justin Hardy (WR): Reliable possession receiver

Alonzo Addae (DB): Defensive playmaker

Tactical Outlook: Ottawa’s offense has shown flashes of rhythm under Dru Brown, but consistency remains elusive. The Redblacks must establish the run early and protect Brown from Toronto’s pass rush. Defensively, they’ll need to force turnovers and contain Toronto’s vertical threats.

Toronto Argonauts – Team Form & Key Players

Record: 2–6–0 (East Division)

Last Game: Lost 28–24 vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Points Per Game: 23.4

Opponent PPG: 30.1

ATS Record: 3–5

Home ATS Record: 1–3

Key Players:

Nick Arbuckle (QB): 2nd in CFL passing yards, but leads league in INTs (9)

Davaris Daniels (WR): Returning from hip injury, deep threat

AJ Ouellette (RB): Power runner, key in short-yardage

Adarius Pickett (LB): Defensive leader

Tactical Outlook: Toronto’s offense has leaned heavily on Arbuckle, who must limit turnovers to keep the Argos competitive. The defense has struggled in coverage and tackling, but Pickett and the front seven can disrupt Ottawa’s rhythm if they win the line of scrimmage.