GAME NOTES: Last week was one to forget for the Toronto Argonauts. Not only did Toronto drop a 32-13 home decision to their arch rivals, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but the visitors beat up the Argos physically. The Ticats rolled up 311 yards rushing, including 189 yards on 20 carries by running Jesse Lumsden. Hamilton scored all four of its touchdowns on the ground, with Lumsden and quarterback Casey Printers registering two apiece. In an attempt to inject some life into Toronto's anemic offense, rookie head coach Rich Stubler said this week the quarterbacks will begin calling their own plays. While that's welcome news to both Kerry Joseph and Michael Bishop, it can also be regarded as a slap in the face of offensive coordinator Steve Buratto, one of the league's brightest and most respected offensive minds. Lost in the offensive problems was a defense that was pushed around almost at will by Hamilton. The Argos 3-4 alignment had trouble all game stopping the Ticats' rushing game, which was spearheaded by Lumsden. Now, Toronto heads on the road to face a team coming off a big win. The Eskimos rallied to beat Calgary 34-31 last week, thanks to an acrobatic touchdown grab by receiver Jason Tucker, whose one-handed grab with 43 seconds remaining earned Edmonton its first win of the year. The passing game anchored Edmonton's win as quarterback Ricky Ray was named the CFL's offensive player of the week after completing 27-of-41 passes for 448 yards and three touchdowns against Calgary. The Eskimos lead the league in passing, averaging 353 yards through the air. The big news, though, was the emergence of newcomer Kelly Campbell. Campbell was brilliant against Calgary, registering eight catches for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Tucker finished with four catches for 93 yards and the game- winning TD. This game will also hold special meaning for punter-kicker Noel Prefontaine and cornerback Jordan Younger. Both were with Toronto last year before being dealt to Edmonton in separate deals in the offseason. Prefontaine was especially disappointed to be traded, made expendable when the Argos re-signed former NFL star Mike Vanderjagt. The numbers: Toronto is 1-0 on the road this year but is playing its first game versus a West Division team. Edmonton is 1-0 at home and facing an East club for the first time. Keys to the game: Logic dictates that Edmonton takes a serious look at how Hamilton was able to dominate Toronto with its running game. The trouble with that thinking, though, is the Eskimos don't have a back anywhere near as talented as Lumsden. Edmonton's forte is throwing the football and it's likely the Eskimos will continue to do what they do best when they take to the field against Toronto. Trouble is, the Toronto defense's strength is its ability to defend against the pass. The secondary features four bona fide CFL performers in safety Orlondo Steinauer, defensive backs Chuck Winters and Ken Wheaton and cornerback Byron Parker. Linebackers such as Kevin Eiben, Willy Pile and Michael Fletcher are more than capable of wreaking havoc in the passing game as well. In their opening two games, the Argos have yet to give up a passing TD. A bigger problem for Toronto has been the erratic play on offense. CFL MVP Kerry Joseph hasn't got into a groove in the team's first two games and that has to be a concern. He's expected to earn his third straight start for the Argos, but if he struggles again the expectation is backup Michael Bishop will come off the bench. Toronto will also be minus receiver Bethel Johnson, who suffered a sprained ankle against Hamilton. A factor working in Toronto's favor is Edmonton has given up 63 points and eight touchdowns this season, both CFL highs. The Eskimos are also ranked last in sacks recorded with two, meaning Joseph or Bishop should be afforded time to look downfield. Toronto has had its way with Edmonton of late, having taken seven of their last eight head-to-head meetings.