Ottawa Redblacks Fall to Toronto Argonauts; Kelly Leads Argos to East Final
Ottawa Redblacks' Playoff Hopes Dashed by Toronto Argonauts
On Sunday afternoon, the Toronto Argonauts defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 24-21 in the East Final, ending Ottawa's season and leaving them just short of a Grey Cup appearance.
James Wilder Leads Argonauts Offense
Toronto running back James Wilder Jr. was the standout performer for the Argonauts, rushing for 131 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson also had a solid game, completing 16 of 25 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns.
Luke Tasker Notches Two Touchdowns for Redblacks
For Ottawa, receiver Luke Tasker caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who completed 19 of 35 passes for 219 yards. However, Masoli also threw two interceptions, which proved costly for the Redblacks.
Toronto Argonauts Defense Shines
The Argonauts defense played a key role in the victory, intercepting Masoli three times and sacking him four times. Defensive back Chris Edwards had two interceptions, while Cameron Judge and Jamal Peters also picked off passes.
Ottawa Redblacks Season Ends in Heartbreak
The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the Redblacks, who had high hopes for a deep playoff run after a strong regular season. They finished with a 10-8 record but fell short of reaching the Grey Cup game for the second consecutive year.
Toronto Argonauts Advance to Grey Cup
With the win, the Argonauts advance to the 109th Grey Cup where they will face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Final. The Grey Cup game will be played on November 20th in Regina, Saskatchewan.