CFL Game Preview: Toronto Argonauts (0-1-0) vs. Ottawa Redblacks (0-1-0)

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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

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