Brown's Five Touchdowns Propel Redblacks to Dramatic Victory Over Argonauts

In a stellar performance on Saturday afternoon, Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dru Brown set a personal record by throwing five touchdown passes in a remarkable matchup against the Toronto Argonauts, ultimately leading his team to a 46-42 victory. Brown's decisive 11-yard pass to Justin Hardy with just 41 seconds left capped off a crucial 72-yard, nine-play drive, coming back from an early 22-1 deficit that the team faced after the first quarter.

“When you’re losing, it can take its toll on you, but you just have to stay together and we stayed together. It’s awesome to see everyone’s faces in there after a win.”

“Theoretically it should be like that when everyone is doing their job, including myself.” He pointed out that having favorable field positions allowed them to capitalize effectively. Exciting plays were also pivotal in the game, including a crucial interception by Robert Priester that sealed the win in the final moments, adding to the Redblacks’ momentum.

"When you’re able to make big plays in that area … that’s massive."

On the other side, the Argonauts (2-7) faced disappointment, failing to maintain their lead and allowing Ottawa to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie expressed his frustrations with the defense and special teams, reiterating his commitment to the players despite the struggles. As both teams prepare for future games, the unpredictability of the CFL remains evident, with the potential for rapid change in performances and outcomes.