he storyline for Toronto: The Argos lead the East despite having played exclusively West Division teams so far and their first four on the road (they've logged more than 30,000 kms of travel so far in 2015). And they've done it without starting quarterback Ricky Ray, who is out with an injured shoulder. They just want to keep the roll going.
Key injuries: In addition to Ray, the Argos are also without Canadian slotback Andre Durie, who's gone for the season, and kicker Swayze Waters, who is on the six-game injured list with a hip problem.
Five funky Toronto stats
1. The Argonauts are coming off 30-27 road win over the B.C. Lions in which their 21-point comeback to win matched the third largest in CFL history by an away team.
2. Toronto has 34 players in either the first or second year in the CFL, the most in the league. Rookie receivers Tori Gurley and Kevin Elliott are second and third on the team in receiving, and sophomore linebacker Greg Jones is sixth in the league in tackles.
3. The Double Blue have three of the East Division's eight wins over the West so far this season (Hamilton has another two.) The East has not won the season series since 2004.
4. Toronto quarterback Trevor Harris leads the CFL in passing yards, touchdowns and completion percentage.
5. The Argos have the CFL's best red-zone offence, having converted 10-of-13 opportunities inside the 20-yard line into touchdowns (76.9 per cent). Hamilton is second-worst at 44.4 per cent.
The storyline for Hamilton: The Ticats are coming off their own come-from-behind win over a Western team, courtesy of a 31-21 victory over Saskatchewan. This is Hamilton's first home game of the 2015 season and they'll be looking to keep the mojo going from last season: they were 7-0 at Tim Hortons Field in 2014. The game is expected to be a sellout.
Key injuries: With receiver Luke Tasker, defensive tackle Ted Laurent and defensive end Eric Norwood all expected to return from injury, the Ticats are as healthy as they've been all season. The only starter still out is halfback Johnny Sears, who is still a couple of weeks away with a hamstring injury.
Five funky Hamilton stats
1. The Ticats are one of eight CFL teams with at least two wins this season, the first time since 2003 that that many clubs have registered multiple wins after just five weeks.
2. Hamilton continues to lead the league in penalties, averaging 15.4 per game; but they've amassed them on 468 yards off those infractions, which is fourth in the CFL.
3. The Ticats are second in points scored with 119 through five weeks, but have registered just six touchdowns, the second-worst mark in the league.
4. C.J. Gable's 20 carries and 135 yards rushing last week versus Saskatchewan were both career highs and it was the third-year running back's first 100-yard ground game since Oct. 14, 2013, versus Toronto.
5. Justin Medlock's 70.6 yard kickoff average is the second best mark in the league.
Referee: Tom Vallesi
The weather forecast: Partly cloudy, 25 degrees with a 70 per cent chance of rain and winds out of the southwest at 35 km/h.
Key injuries: In addition to Ray, the Argos are also without Canadian slotback Andre Durie, who's gone for the season, and kicker Swayze Waters, who is on the six-game injured list with a hip problem.
Five funky Toronto stats
1. The Argonauts are coming off 30-27 road win over the B.C. Lions in which their 21-point comeback to win matched the third largest in CFL history by an away team.
2. Toronto has 34 players in either the first or second year in the CFL, the most in the league. Rookie receivers Tori Gurley and Kevin Elliott are second and third on the team in receiving, and sophomore linebacker Greg Jones is sixth in the league in tackles.
3. The Double Blue have three of the East Division's eight wins over the West so far this season (Hamilton has another two.) The East has not won the season series since 2004.
4. Toronto quarterback Trevor Harris leads the CFL in passing yards, touchdowns and completion percentage.
5. The Argos have the CFL's best red-zone offence, having converted 10-of-13 opportunities inside the 20-yard line into touchdowns (76.9 per cent). Hamilton is second-worst at 44.4 per cent.
The storyline for Hamilton: The Ticats are coming off their own come-from-behind win over a Western team, courtesy of a 31-21 victory over Saskatchewan. This is Hamilton's first home game of the 2015 season and they'll be looking to keep the mojo going from last season: they were 7-0 at Tim Hortons Field in 2014. The game is expected to be a sellout.
Key injuries: With receiver Luke Tasker, defensive tackle Ted Laurent and defensive end Eric Norwood all expected to return from injury, the Ticats are as healthy as they've been all season. The only starter still out is halfback Johnny Sears, who is still a couple of weeks away with a hamstring injury.
Five funky Hamilton stats
1. The Ticats are one of eight CFL teams with at least two wins this season, the first time since 2003 that that many clubs have registered multiple wins after just five weeks.
2. Hamilton continues to lead the league in penalties, averaging 15.4 per game; but they've amassed them on 468 yards off those infractions, which is fourth in the CFL.
3. The Ticats are second in points scored with 119 through five weeks, but have registered just six touchdowns, the second-worst mark in the league.
4. C.J. Gable's 20 carries and 135 yards rushing last week versus Saskatchewan were both career highs and it was the third-year running back's first 100-yard ground game since Oct. 14, 2013, versus Toronto.
5. Justin Medlock's 70.6 yard kickoff average is the second best mark in the league.
Referee: Tom Vallesi
The weather forecast: Partly cloudy, 25 degrees with a 70 per cent chance of rain and winds out of the southwest at 35 km/h.
