The Canadian Football League action continues on Thanksgiving Monday with an East Division clash between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa REDBLACKS. This CFL schedule features just one game today, but it promises to be an exciting matchup with playoff implications.
Game Overview:
CFL games on October 14, 2024:
Montreal Alouettes vs Ottawa REDBLACKS
Location: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal
Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS, CBS Sports Network
Stream: CFL+
Game Preview:
Montreal Alouettes vs Ottawa REDBLACKS:
Key Players:
1. Davis Alexander (Montreal): QB – 972 passing yards and 6 TDs in limited action
2. Jeremiah Masoli (Ottawa): QB – Making his return to the starting lineup
3. Walter Fletcher (Montreal): RB – 674 rushing yards, 6th in the league
4. Justin Hardy (Ottawa): WR – 1,241 receiving yards, 2nd in the league (out with injury)
5. Cole Spieker (Montreal): WR – 710 receiving yards and 7 TDs
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Montreal -4
Over/Under: 48
Moneyline: Montreal -190, Ottawa +160
CFL Standings:
East Division:
1. Montreal Alouettes (11-3)
2. Toronto Argonauts (9-7)
3. Ottawa REDBLACKS (8-6)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-10)
West Division:
1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-7)
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-7)
3. BC Lions (8-9)
4. Edmonton Elks (6-11)
5. Calgary Stampeders (4-11)
CFL News:
The Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa REDBLACKS will both turn to backup quarterbacks in this crucial East Division matchup. Davis Alexander gets the start for Montreal as Cody Fajardo welcomes a new child to his family. Ottawa will start veteran Jeremiah Masoli with Dru Brown dealing with an ankle injury. This game has significant playoff implications, as Ottawa looks to regain second place in the East after being passed by Toronto. Both teams are coming off bye weeks and hoping to rebound from losses in Week 17.
As the CFL season enters its final stretch, this Thanksgiving Monday clash could have a major impact on the playoff picture. Fans will be eagerly watching the CFL scores and monitoring the CFL standings as these teams battle for position. With the current CFL betting odds favoring Montreal, it will be interesting to see if Ottawa can pull off the upset on the road. What are your predictions for this holiday matchup between the Alouettes and REDBLACKS?
