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Argonauts Open Season Against East Division Rival Alouettes
Kelly returns from a broken right tibia and fibula as Toronto opens under first-year coach Mike Miller against a Montreal team with three new starters.
- The Toronto Argonauts open their 2026 season on Friday night against the Montreal Alouettes, marking quarterback Chad Kelly's first start since breaking his leg in the 2024 East final at the same stadium.
- Head coach Mike Miller makes his debut for Toronto after replacing Ryan Dinwiddie, who joined the Ottawa Redblacks. The Argonauts missed the 2025 playoffs with a 5-13 record but aim to continue winning Grey Cups in even-numbered years.
- Fresh off a 30-27 overtime victory against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal relies on quarterback Davis Alexander, who remains undefeated in regular-season CFL starts after throwing for 336 yards and two touchdowns last week.
- Alouettes head coach Jason Maas expects Kelly to arrive prepared rather than rusty, though his defense plans aggressive pressure. "We want to hit him and that's the one thing you don't emulate all the time," Maas said.
- Toronto players emphasize internal focus heading into the season, stating they are "not really focused on anything that's outside the building." The team aims to provide Miller his first win while relying on veteran leadership.
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Alouettes pull off flea-flicker trickery as Philpot hauls in 45-yard TD
Watch as the Montreal Alouettes get things started in style against the Toronto Argonauts, pulling off a flea-flicker play that sees Davis Alexander hit Tyson Philpot in the end zone for a touchdown on their opening drive.
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C 43%
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