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Argonauts Secure First Home Win With 31-17 Victory Over Bombers

Capitalizing on six field goals, Toronto broke its home win drought thanks to a dominant defensive performance

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira (20) tries to break through the Toronto Argonauts defence during first half CFL football action in Toronto on Saturday. Oliveira ran the ball 13 times for 82 yards with one lost fumble. He also caught two passes for 38 yards.

Overview

  • The win improved Toronto to 2-5 and marked its fourth straight victory over Winnipeg, dropping the Blue Bombers to 3-3
  • Nick Arbuckle threw two touchdown passes and delivered 316 yards through the air, with receiver Damonte Coxie adding six catches for 145 yards and a score
  • Kicker Lirim Hajrullahu provided 18 points by converting six field-goal attempts
  • Toronto’s defence forced seven turnovers compared with Winnipeg’s one to control field position throughout the night
  • Starter Zach Collaros exited in the third quarter for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Chris Streveler in relief for the Bombers