Greg Bell rushed for career-high 156 yards on 20 carries with one touchdown
Hamilton’s ground attack totaled 234 yards, led by Tim White’s 42-yard run
Tiger-Cats move to 7-5, maintaining four-point lead over Montreal (5-7) in East Division
Game Recap:
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats established their dominance through a powerful ground game, defeating the Montreal Alouettes 26-9 on Saturday afternoon. Greg Bell’s career-best 156 rushing yards powered Hamilton to their seventh win of the season, while the Tiger-Cats defense forced three turnovers and kept Montreal out of the end zone. With the victory, Hamilton improves to 7-5 and maintains their East Division lead, while Montreal falls to 5-7.
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
HAM
0
13
3
10
0
26
Win
MTL
3
6
0
0
0
9
Loss
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Montreal Alouettes.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Performance:
The Tiger-Cats executed their most complete rushing performance of the season, accumulating 234 yards on the ground while their defense forced three crucial turnovers to control the game from start to finish.
Top Offensive Players:
Greg Bell: RB – 156 rushing yards on 20 carries, 1 TD, 5 receptions for 34 yards
Bo Levi Mitchell: QB – 19/28 for 191 yards, 1 rushing TD (14 yards)
Kenny Lawler: WR – 4 receptions for 79 yards on 10 targets
Tim White: WR – 4 receptions for 26 yards, 1 rush for 42 yards
Johnny Augustine: RB – 3 rushes for 12 yards, 1 reception for 9 yards
Top Defensive Players:
Kyler Fisher: LB – 9 tackles
Philip Ossai: LB – 6 tackles
Reggie Stubblefield: DB – 4 tackles
Julian Howsare: DE – 4 tackles, 2 sacks
Jamal Peters: DB – 1 tackle, 1 interception
Montreal Alouettes Performance:
The Alouettes struggled to generate offensive momentum, managing just 146 passing yards between James Morgan and Cameron Dukes while failing to reach the end zone for the entire contest.
Top Offensive Players:
James Morgan: QB – 17/27 for 138 yards, 1 INT, 2 rushes for 11 yards
Travis Theis: RB – 9 rushes for 70 yards, 2 receptions for 16 yards
Austin Mack: WR – 3 receptions for 45 yards on 4 targets
Tyson Philpot: WR – 4 receptions for 34 yards on 8 targets
Sean Thomas-Erlington: RB – 8 rushes for 25 yards
Top Defensive Players:
Darnell Sankey: LB – 7 tackles
Lorenzo Burns: DB – 5 tackles, 1 interception
Najee Murray: LB – 5 tackles
Tyrice Beverette: LB – 5 tackles, 1 sack
Wesley Sutton: DB – 4 tackles
Following Saturday’s results, the current CFL standings show Saskatchewan leading the West Division at 10-2, while Hamilton’s victory strengthens their position atop the East Division. The Tiger-Cats now hold a four-point advantage over Montreal in the divisional race, with both teams having six games remaining in the regular season.
Hamilton’s rushing attack was the story of the game, with the team surpassing their previous season-high of 100 yards by more than double. Bo Levi Mitchell’s first rushing touchdown since 2015 provided a momentum shift before halftime, while Greg Bell’s second-half touchdown sealed the victory. The Tiger-Cats will look to maintain their East Division lead when they host Winnipeg on Friday night, while Montreal travels to Saskatchewan to face the league-leading Roughriders on Saturday.
Can Hamilton’s ground game continue this level of production against Winnipeg’s defense? Will Montreal be able to bounce back against the tough Saskatchewan defense on the road? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
