The Canadian Football League action continues with an exciting cross-division matchup on Friday Night Football. The BC Lions travel east to take on the Montreal Alouettes in a game that could have significant playoff implications for both teams.
Game Overview:
CFL games on September 6th, 2024:
BC Lions vs Montreal Alouettes
Location: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal
Date: Friday, September 6th, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS, CBS Sports Network (USA)
Stream: CFL+
Game Preview:
BC Lions vs Montreal Alouettes:
Key Players:
1. Nathan Rourke (BC): QB – Threw for 325 yards and 3 TDs last week
2. Justin McInnis (BC): WR – League-leading 1,026 receiving yards
3. William Stanback (BC): RB – 93 rushing yards last game, 810 on the season
4. Cody Fajardo (MTL): QB – 1,972 passing yards, 12 TDs on the season
5. Walter Fletcher (MTL): RB – 483 rushing yards, 461 receiving yards
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Montreal -3
Over/Under: 50
Moneyline: BC Lions +135, Montreal Alouettes -155
CFL Standings:
East Division:
1. Montreal Alouettes (10-1)
2. Ottawa Redblacks (7-3)
3. Toronto Argonauts (6-5)
4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-9)
West Division:
1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (6-6)
2. BC Lions (6-6)
3. Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-6)
4. Calgary Stampeders (4-7)
5. Edmonton Elks (4-8)
CFL News:
The BC Lions are coming off a convincing 38-12 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks in the Touchdown Pacific game in Victoria. Nathan Rourke’s strong performance has reignited the Lions’ offense after a five-game losing streak. The Montreal Alouettes will be without star receiver Austin Mack, who was placed on the six-game injured list on Thursday. This is a significant blow to the league-leading Alouettes, who are 6-0 against West Division teams this season.
As we look ahead to this crucial CFL matchup, fans will be eager to see how the BC Lions’ resurgent offense fares against Montreal’s tough pass defense. With playoff positioning at stake, both teams will be hungry for a win to improve their standing in the CFL scores and CFL standings. Be sure to check the latest CFL betting odds before kickoff, and share your predictions for this exciting Friday Night Football clash!
