Argos secure playoff berth with win over Elks
Chad Kelly powers Argonauts past Elks, clinching a playoff spot and home field See how Toronto stayed unbeaten at BMO Field with clutch defense and 373 passing yards
Chad Kelly led the Toronto Argonauts to a 2419 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday in Toronto, helping the team lock up a playoff spot and guarantee homefield advantage for the postseason.
Kelly threw for 373 yards and two touchdowns, while Toronto overcame a limited run game and two interceptions. The Argos improved to 86 and stayed unbeaten at BMO Field, where they will open the playoffs.
Edmonton, which entered the game with a strong record and was trying to extend a winning streak, pushed late but missed chances in the red zone. Toronto’s defense sealed the result with key interceptions, including the final stop by Tarvarus McFadden with 19 seconds left.