Bombers Shake Things Up in Crucial Matchup Against Argos
Alright, here’s what’s going down in Week 9 of the CFL — the Toronto Argonauts hit the road to take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and this one has some serious intrigue. The Bombers, who are 3-3, are coming off three straight losses — and not just narrow defeats either. They’ve been outscored by a whopping 56 points over those games, which is their worst stretch since way back in 2014. Needless to say, change was in the air heading into this matchup.
One of the biggest storylines? Chris Streveler is stepping in at quarterback for the Bombers, with Zach Collaros on the one-game injured list. Streveler already has a win under his belt from earlier this season and is hoping to spark something again tonight. He’s got that dual-threat energy, and after tossing for 246 yards and three touchdowns in his last start, fans are hoping he brings that same fire.
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There are quite a few lineup changes to talk about. On offense, Joey Corcoran — a rookie and a fifth-round draft pick — is making his first start at receiver. He actually found out he was starting from a text from Streveler, which is kind of a cool moment. Eric Lofton is now at left tackle, and on defense, there’s been a bit of a shuffle too. Redha Kramdi moves to safety, Jamal Parker Jr. takes over at corner, and Michael Griffin slides into the dime position. These changes weren’t random — they were made in response to some real struggles on defense, especially in second-and-long situations.
One thing that raised eyebrows? Dillon Mitchell still isn’t playing. Even with injuries to other key receivers, Mitchell — who was signed with a lot of buzz — has now been bumped to the practice roster. Head coach Mike O’Shea explained it’s more about fit and versatility than talent, and praised Corcoran for his grit, blocking ability, and willingness to do the dirty work.
Meanwhile, Argos quarterback Nick Arbuckle is quietly becoming a problem for Winnipeg. In his last three starts against them, including last week and the 2024 Grey Cup, he’s thrown for 878 yards and five touchdowns. He’s been surgical, and the Bombers defense will absolutely have their hands full trying to contain him again.
Also, keep an eye on Jerreth Sterns for the Bombers. He’s quietly becoming a reliable target, getting more looks lately and finding the end zone twice in the last few weeks.
All in all, it’s a pivotal game for both teams — the Argos are trying to stay afloat at 2-5, and the Bombers are desperate to stop the bleeding. With new faces in the lineup and pressure mounting, this one’s got all the ingredients for some Friday night fireworks.
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