Overview

• Hamilton improves to 10-6, opens a four-point lead over idle Montreal, and retains the season-series tiebreaker over the Alouettes.
• Toronto falls to 5-11 and is eliminated, guaranteeing a West Division crossover for the East’s final postseason spot.
• Hamilton’s defense delivers nine sacks and five takeaways, with Stavros Katsantonis making three interceptions and Philip Ossai posting three sacks plus a safety.
• The victory marks a decisive response to last week’s 40-3 loss in Winnipeg and positions the Ticats to finish the regular season with two home games.
• Argonauts starter Nick Arbuckle leaves early with an arm injury, Jarret Doege steps in, and Hamilton secures the season series 2-1.