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The Argos were hoping to be Wild and Wilder this season, but nothing has gone according to plan.

Veteran linebacker Ian Wild hurt his knee when he returned to Winnipeg for the first time three weeks ago.

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A week later, James Wilder Jr. was injured in Toronto’s loss to the host Stamps.

Wild was placed on the team’s six-game injured list.

It’s believed Wilder Jr. is dealing with a rib issue, but there was some talk of the running back returning this week after he missed the Argos’ shutout loss to the Edmonton Eskimos.

Head coach Corey Chamblin revealed Monday following practice that Wilder Jr. won’t be up when Winnipeg provides the opposition Thursday night at BMO Field.

When the Argos released their depth chart in Edmonton, Wilder Jr. was placed on the one-game injured list.

Brandon Burks made his season start in the 26-0 loss.

Burks rushed nine times for 42 yards.

He had no receptions, an area the Argos must try to exploit this week, especially when the quarterback position has been so unproductive.

Burks has skills and speed, but he needs to get the ball in space.

Winnipeg has the league’s best back in Andrew Harris, but he was a complete non-factor in Hamilton when the Ticats jumped out to an early lead.

Hamilton’s defensive line controlled the line of scrimmage.