Ottawa limps into Montreal winless and shorthanded — the Alouettes smell blood at Percival Molson.
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Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes
| When | Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where | Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal |
| TV | TSN |
| Stream | Watch live on CFL+ |
| Line | Montreal Alouettes -7 | O/U 55 |
Ottawa is 0-2, outscored by a combined 73-45, and the injury report reads like a MASH unit. The Redblacks took a 44-24 hammering from Toronto in Week 3, and now they're rolling into one of the tougher home environments in the East. Montreal, meanwhile, dropped a 32-29 decision to Edmonton last week but still sits at 2-1 and has the offensive firepower to make a short-handed Ottawa defence pay all night.
The quarterback situation in Ottawa is a mess. Dru Brown was shipped to Winnipeg mid-week, Max Duggan was released, and McLeod Bethel-Thompson is serving a league suspension. That left the Redblacks adding Nicholas Vattiato and activating Bryson Barnes just to field a signal-caller. Whoever gets the nod under centre will be going up against a Montreal defence that's been solid at home. This is a must-watch in the worst way for Ottawa fans — and great viewing for everyone else.
On the other side, Davis Alexander has been quietly efficient for Montreal — 85 completions on 124 attempts for 1,133 yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions through three weeks. Zero. He's taken care of the ball all season and will have plenty of opportunities against a Redblacks secondary already missing key pieces. The Alouettes have gone over in all three of their games this season, and with the total set at 55, that trend is worth watching.
Players to Watch:
- Davis Alexander (Montreal, QB) — Clean pocket presence all season with 1,133 yards and zero interceptions; he'll pick apart a depleted Ottawa secondary.
- Tyson Philpot (Montreal, WR) — The league's leading receiver with 24 catches for 389 yards and 3 TDs; listed as available after a foot injury, he's the matchup problem Ottawa can't solve.
- Tyler Snead (Montreal, WR) — 19 receptions, 305 yards, and 2 TDs on the season; with Devonte Dedmon and Hakeem Harris both out with hamstring injuries, Snead becomes Alexander's go-to option.
Injury Watch:
- Eugene Lewis (Ottawa, WR) — Questionable (shoulder); losing their top receiver would gut Ottawa's already thin passing attack.
- Alonzo Addae (Ottawa, DB) — Single Game Injury; one less defensive back for a secondary already under pressure.
- Brian Cole II (Ottawa, LB) — Single Game Injury; linebacker depth taking another hit.
- Lucas Cormier (Ottawa, LB) — Single Game Injury; Ottawa's linebacking corps is being held together with tape.
- Devonte Dedmon (Montreal, WR) — Out (hamstring).
- Hakeem Harris (Montreal, WR) — Out (hamstring).
- Lorenzo Burns (Montreal, DB) — Single Game Injury (head).
- Kabion Ento (Montreal, DB) — Out (hamstring).
Pick: Montreal 38-20. Alexander carves up a banged-up, backup-QB Ottawa squad; the Alouettes cover the -7 and the game sails over 55 — Montreal is 3-for-3 on overs this season for good reason.
CFL Standings
| Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Elks | 3 | 0 | 84 | 68 |
| Montreal Alouettes | 2 | 1 | 96 | 89 |
| Toronto Argonauts | 2 | 1 | 114 | 95 |
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 2 | 1 | 105 | 84 |
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | 2 | 1 | 105 | 104 |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 1 | 2 | 75 | 88 |
| Calgary Stampeders | 1 | 2 | 106 | 103 |
| Ottawa Redblacks | 0 | 2 | 45 | 73 |
| BC Lions | 0 | 3 | 87 | 113 |
Quick Hits
- Ottawa's quarterback room was overhauled in a single week — Dru Brown traded to Winnipeg, Max Duggan released, and McLeod Bethel-Thompson suspended — forcing the Redblacks to add Nicholas Vattiato and activate Bryson Barnes just to dress a QB for Sunday.
- Eugene Lewis being listed as questionable with a shoulder injury is the biggest swing variable for Ottawa; if he can't go, the Redblacks' receiving corps is dangerously thin heading into a hostile road environment.
- Fantasy tip: Tyson Philpot is back from his foot injury and marked available — with Dedmon and Harris both out for Montreal, his target share jumps significantly; fire him up as a must-start.
- Davis Alexander has yet to throw an interception through three games this season, making him one of the most reliable streaming QB options in CFL fantasy leagues right now.
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