• Defensive struggle results in a 19-19 tie after overtime • Montreal’s Walter Fletcher rushes for 90 yards on 7 carries • Calgary’s Dedrick Mills gains 122 rushing yards on 21 attempts
Game Recap: In a hard-fought defensive battle, the Montreal Alouettes and Calgary Stampeders played to a rare 19-19 tie after overtime at McMahon Stadium. Both teams struggled to find the end zone, relying heavily on their ground games and defenses. The Alouettes move to 10-2-1 on the season, while the Stampeders’ record now stands at 4-8-1.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Montreal Alouettes vs Calgary Stampeders.
Montreal Alouettes Performance:
The Alouettes’ offense was led by quarterback Cody Fajardo, who completed 19 of 26 passes for 204 yards. Montreal’s ground game was particularly effective, with Walter Fletcher breaking out for 90 yards on just 7 carries.
Top Defensive Players: • Darnell Sankey: LB – 10 tackles • Kabion Ento: DB – 6 tackles • Bryce Cosby: DB – 5 tackles • Dionte Ruffin: DB – 5 tackles • Wesley Sutton: DB – 5 tackles, 1 sack
Calgary Stampeders Performance:
The Stampeders’ offense was balanced, with quarterback Jake Maier throwing for 236 yards and a touchdown. Running back Dedrick Mills had an outstanding game on the ground, rushing for 122 yards on 21 carries.
Top Defensive Players: • Demerio Houston: DB – 6 tackles • Cameron Judge: LB – 4 tackles • Benjamin Labrosse: DB – 3 tackles • Nick Statz: DB – 3 tackles • Micah Awe: LB – 3 tackles
CFL Scores and Standings:
This tie game impacts the CFL standings, with Montreal maintaining their lead in the East Division at 10-2-1. The Ottawa Redblacks sit second at 8-4, followed by the Toronto Argonauts at 7-6 and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at 4-9. In the West, the BC Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers are tied at 7-7, followed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-7), Edmonton Elks (5-8), and Calgary Stampeders (4-8-1).
The rare tie showcased the defensive prowess of both teams, with neither able to gain a decisive advantage even through overtime. Montreal’s strong rushing performance and Calgary’s balanced attack kept the game close throughout, resulting in an exciting finish for CFL fans.
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