Well, last night didn’t go how I hoped. The Toronto Argonauts dropped a 27-22 decision to the BC Lions, and the season’s rough patch feels like it’s pressing harder than ever. Still, as a longtime fan, I’m not ready to wave the white flag.
What Happened
This one was close, and in many ways BC simply made more of their chances.
- The Lions got four sacks and their pass rush was in our face the entire night.
- Toronto’s offense managed just a single touchdown and BC’s defense held firm when it mattered.
- Nick Arbuckle wasn’t bad. He completed 28 of 38 passes for 281 yards, with one TD and one interception.
- The running game was stifled at just 28 rushing yards total.
- Meanwhile, Nathan Rourke (for BC) threw for 235 yards and added two rushing touchdowns, showing they could beat us on multiple fronts.
- The Lions came alive in the second half: they outscored Toronto 14-7 down the stretch to pull away.
So yes, we hung in there. But the gaps showed themselves too often.
Why This Season Has Been Rough
Let’s be clear, we’ve had talent, but execution has been spotty at best.
- Inconsistency
– One week the offense looks alive, the next week it’s just grinding. We’ve seen too many games where momentum flips and we can’t flip it back. - Defensive pressure
– When the other team gets in your face, you need a plan. BC’s ability to get after the quarterback and disrupt the backfield has caused too many breakdowns. - Injury, depth, and adjustments
– We don’t always have margin for error. When starters are down or mismatches appear, we struggle to adapt. - Close games slipping away
– We’ve lost a few by a field goal or less. Making a few different calls, or tightening up in red-zone moments, changes the narrative entirely.
Why I’m Still Rooting Hard
Because I’ve seen this team bounce back before and the 🔥’s not out.
- We’ve had flashes of what we can be: when the offensive timing is sharp, when we execute, when the D makes a big play.
- This team cares. You can see it in the way processors grimace, effort doesn’t fade, and coaches keep adjusting.
- We’re still in games. That tells me we haven’t been blown away but we just haven’t been nails when we needed to be.
- The schedule ahead gives us opportunities. If we catch BC again, or face teams on off nights, those are chances to claw back relevance.
What Has to Change (If We’re Going to Turn Around)
- The offensive line and running game need to give Arbuckle more breathing room.
- We need situational toughness like: 3rd downs, red zone, two-minute drills…
- The pass rush against us has to be slowed or neutralized.
- Adjustments mid-game: we can’t allow one half to kill us. We’ve got to counter swings.
- Greater depth: we can’t collapse when a few players are off or injured.
The Road Ahead & What I’m Watching
- Can we get a win in BC’s building when it matters? That’s huge.
- Matchups with weaker defenses or struggling teams as those are must-win moments.
- Momentum matters. A couple of good games in a row changes energy.
- The East is still open. If teams ahead wobble, we need to pounce.
Yes, last night stung, but we’ve seen rough patches before and come back stronger. I’m not ready to give up. I believe there are better weeks ahead.
To my fellow Argonauts fans: let’s stay loud, stay hopeful, and demand better. The season isn’t dead. Let’s make it count.
👏 Let’s Go Argos! 👏
