Argos looking to earn consecutive wins for first time this season
TORONTO — Bears Woods hates the Toronto Argonauts’ record but loves the position they’re in.
Toronto (5-7) hosts Montreal (3-9) on Saturday night with a chance to win the season series and create more distance between the two in the East Division standings. Next week, the Argos face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with an opportunity to do the same to their long-time rivals.
Winning those games would put the Argos in good shape to host their first-ever playoff game at BMO Field and first in Toronto since 2013. So in Woods’ mind, that makes Saturday night’s encounter as meaningful as a playoff game.
“I think any team would want to be in the position we’re in as far as you’re in the driver’s seat,” he said. “Everyone wants the first-round bye, everyone wants first place and this game is very important.