cfl Game Recap
Winnipeg Defeats Toronto 48-21 - Recap
Matt Nichols passed for 3 TDs and 209 yards in leading the Blue Bombers past Toronto on Friday at IG Field.
Winnipeg won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -15.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 51.5.
Matt Nichols completed 18 of 24 pass attempts for 209 yards and 3 TDs for the Blue Bombers in the win.
Brandon Burks rushed for 36 yards for Toronto, while James Wilder Jr. added 12 yards. McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw for 388 yards for the Argonauts, while receivers Derel Walker and Armanti Edwards had 188 and 63 yards respectively.
Toronto outgained Winnipeg 453-428 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-16 by the Argonauts.
Toronto lost the time of possession battle 33:37-26:23, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Winnipeg looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the RedBlacks. The Argonauts will aim to get back on the winning track at Calgary.