The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become the first two CFL teams to secure post-season berths this week. Toronto Argonauts running back Andrew Harris (33) hurdles over Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Brandon Alexander (37) as defensive tackle Casey Sayles (90) looks on during the 109th Grey Cup at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become the first two CFL teams to secure post-season berths this week.
Toronto (9-1) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (6-5) at BMO Field on Saturday afternoon. The defending Grey Cup champions will secure a playoff spot with a home victory.
Winnipeg (9-3) can also do the same Saturday afternoon with a home victory over Saskatchewan (6-5). The Roughriders are coming off a 32-30 overtime win over the Blue Bombers on Sunday at Mosaic Stadium.
Winnipeg is looking to reach the CFL playoffs for a seventh consecutive year. Toronto is seeking its third straight postseason berth.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept,. 6, 2023.
