In an emphatic display of dominance, the Toronto Argonauts handed a harsh defeat to the Montreal Alouettes, securing a 39-10 victory in the clash at the BMO Field this Saturday. Quarterback Chad Kelly orchestrated a powerful offensive show, leaving the Alouettes grappling to defend their territory. The CFL scores were indicative of the one-sided battle, with the Alouettes struggling to answer Toronto’s unremitting assault.
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
T
MTL
7
0
3
0
10
TOR
20
`3
6
10
39
Team Breakdown
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes faced a strenuous battle from the start, with the team losing its pivotal player, Austin Mack, to a rough play penalty in the initial quarter. Despite the setback, quarterback Cody Fajardo showcased an admirable performance, completing 21 out of 24 passes, which summed up to 236 yards including a touchdown pass to Cole Spieker.
Running backs Walter Fletcher and William Stanback couldn’t add much to the scoreboard with negligible gains in terms of yards. The receiving end saw decent performances with Spieker shining bright with a touchdown and accumulating a total of 52 yards from 4 receptions.
Defensively, the Alouettes seemed to falter with only Reggie Stubblefield making a notable contribution with a total of 12 defensive tackles. The team couldn’t quite find their footing, evident from the three lost fumbles and an overall uncoordinated defense mechanism.
Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts exhibited a masterful gameplay with a remarkable offensive strategy led by quarterback Chad Kelly. Kelly impressed with 278 yards from 21 completed passes out of 28, including a rushing touchdown, playing a pivotal role in Toronto’s triumphant outing.
Running back AJ Ouellette was a force to reckon with, scoring twice and accumulating 105 yards from 19 attempts. The receiving lineup displayed a balanced act with Tommy Nield leading with 84 yards from 6 receptions.
On the defensive front, the Argonauts were equally imposing with Adarius Pickett at the forefront, forcing two critical fumbles. The defensive squad stood firm, keeping the Alouettes at bay and striking strategically to retain control throughout the game.
Top Players
Offense
Montreal Alouettes
Cody Fajardo: 236 passing yards, 1 TD
Cole Spieker: 52 receiving yards, 1 TD
Toronto Argonauts
Chad Kelly: 278 passing yards, 1 rushing TD
AJ Ouellette: 105 rushing yards, 2 TD
Defense
Montreal Alouettes
Ryan Stubblefield: 12 defensive tackles
Toronto Argonauts
Adarius Pickett: Forced 2 fumbles
As the CFL standings get updated post this encounter, Toronto solidifies its place at the top with a 10-1 record, emphasizing their playoffs aspirations, while Montreal will have to re-evaluate and come back stronger to improve their 6-6 tally. The teams will cross paths again in a week’s time, with the Alouettes hosting the Argonauts in what promises to be a game of high stakes and intense rivalry. The focus will be on how the Alouettes can respond to this setback and pose a significant challenge to the dominant Argonauts in their next face-off.
Mark Perry is the founder and editor of CFL News Hub. A dedicated and experienced football analyst, he has been providing comprehensive coverage of the sport since 2018.
