Special teams woes hurt Bombers in loss to Argos

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers suffered a 30-28 loss to the Toronto Argonauts on Friday at Princess Auto Stadium, with their special teams unit being a key factor in the defeat. Throughout an inconsistent season, the special teams units have been a strength for the team, but this momentary slip-up proved costly. Tanner Cadwallader, a special teams ace, lamented that his team must improve to win close games. The loss pushed the Bombers back to .500 at 7-7.

Janarion Grant, the Argonauts' star returner, had a significant impact on the game with a 128-yard touchdown return and a 45-yard field goal miss, contributing 279 all-purpose yards. The Blue Bombers were aware of Grant's abilities but struggled to contain him. Head coach Mike O'Shea acknowledged the team's awareness of Grant's strengths, but vowed to work harder on these aspects in the upcoming film session.