Jake Ceresna credited a collective defensive effort for the Toronto Argonauts’ 14-11 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday.
The veteran defensive lineman notched one of seven sacks on Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros in a win that secured a playoff spot for Toronto and denied Winnipeg’s attempt to clinch first place in the CFL West Division.
“The (defensive backs), the linebackers and the D-line, I think we played together,” Ceresna said. “Any time the DBs are out there covering well and we get a lot of sacks, it’s a tribute to them.”
Toronto’s victory (9-7) eliminated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from post-season play and moved the Argonauts into second place in the East Division, one point up on the Ottawa Redblacks (8-6-1), who play the Alouettes in Montreal on Monday.
The loss halted the Blue Bombers’ (10-7) win streak at eight games in front of a fourth consecutive sellout …