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NICK ARBUCKLE | QUARTERBACK | TORONTO ARGONAUTS
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QB Nick Arbuckle has thrown six touchdowns and just two interceptions in his last three starts (Kevin Sousa\/CFL.ca)<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start with the obvious two, the quarterbacks. Nick Arbuckle<\/a> has taken over for injured starter Chad Kelly<\/a> since last year\u2019s Eastern Final and 111th Grey Cup and has performed above expectations. Not only was he obviously an important piece of the Grey Cup win, being named the game\u2019s MVP, Arbuckle has also been a steady presence for the Argos in 2025.<\/p>\n So far the pivot ranks second in passing yards (2,334) and second in passing touchdowns (13) while completing 69.3 per cent of his passes. Arbuckle has also only thrown two picks to six touchdowns in his last three games, getting more and more comfortable under centre for the Double Blue and helping receiver Damonte Coxie<\/a> rank second in receiving yards (774). Matched up against an Ottawa pass defence that ranks second in opposing completion percentage allowed (64.8) could be a challenge for Arbuckle, Coxie and the rest of the Argos aerial offence.<\/p>\n Arbuckle\u2019s ability to deliver for Toronto in pivotal moments makes him a player to watch as the Argos offence continue to go as their quarterback goes.<\/p>\n DRU BROWN | QUARTERBACK | OTTAWA REDBLACKS<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n On the other sideline will be Dru Brown<\/a>, who has battled injuries in 2025 but remains a dangerous force for the REDBLACKS when out on the field.<\/p>\n Brown has completed 72.6 per cent of his passes this season for 1,303 yards and seven touchdowns to just four interceptions. According to Pro Football Focus, Brown has the second fastest time to throw this season (2.33), behind only Saskatchewan\u2019s Trevor Harris<\/a> (2.21). That means he\u2019s able to get the ball out quickly and Ottawa has no shortage of weapons that can benefit from that in Eugene Lewis<\/a>, Justin Hardy<\/a>, Bralon Addison<\/a> and Kalil Pimpleton<\/a>, to name a few. Toronto has been the second best defence against the pass so far in 2025, which presents a good challenge for the young pivot and his bevy of playmakers.<\/p>\n The pivot is coming off a win against the Calgary Stampeders and their fierce defence and if Ottawa hopes to make it two in a row, Brown\u2019s arm is as important of a factor as any.<\/p>\n DEONTA MCMAHON | RUNNING BACK | TORONTO ARGONAUTS RB Deonta McMahon has 141 total yards from scrimmage in 2025 (Minas Panagiotakis\/CFL.ca)<\/p>\n The Argos haven\u2019t been able to find their identity when it comes to the running game this season. Arbuckle leads the team in rushing yards so far with 105, followed by Miyan Williams<\/a> (who is on the six-game injured list) with 102 and Deonta McMahon<\/a> with 87.<\/p>\n On Saturday it\u2019ll be McMahon getting the starting nod in the backfield for the Boatmen, but he\u2019ll have to contend with a REDBLACKS front that is the fourth best against the run (92.0 yards per game allowed). It\u2019ll be imperative for the Argos to be able to establish their running game to help keep Ottawa\u2019s from pinning their heads and rushing the passer all afternoon.<\/p>\n BRYCE CARTER | DEFENSIVE END | OTTAWA REDBLACKS DE Bryce Carter ranks fourth in QB hurries (19) according to PFF (Chris Tanouye\/CFL.ca)<\/p>\n
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