• Montreal’s defense recorded 3 interceptions and 4 sacks • Justin Hardy caught 9 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown for Ottawa • The Alouettes improve to 11-2, extending their lead atop the East Division
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
OTT
3
3
6
0
0
12
Loss
MTL
7
13
1
3
0
24
Win
Game Recap: The Montreal Alouettes (11-2) dominated defensively to secure a 24-12 road victory over the Ottawa Redblacks (8-5) on Saturday afternoon. Montreal’s stingy defense forced three turnovers and sacked Ottawa quarterbacks four times to stifle the Redblacks offense. The win extends Montreal’s lead in the East Division standings.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Montreal vs Ottawa.
Montreal Alouettes Performance:
The Alouettes relied on a strong defensive effort and efficient offense to earn the road win. Montreal’s defense was opportunistic, coming away with three interceptions and four sacks while holding Ottawa to just 12 points.
The Redblacks struggled to find consistency on offense, turning the ball over three times and allowing four sacks. Ottawa’s defense kept them in the game, but the offense couldn’t capitalize on opportunities.
Top Defensive Players: • Lorenzo Mauldin IV: DL – 5 tackles • Tyron Vrede: LB – 5 tackles, 1 sack • Alijah McGhee: DB – 4 tackles • Damon Webb: DB – 3 tackles • Michael Wakefield: DL – 3 tackles, 1 sack
With this victory, the Montreal Alouettes improve to 11-2 on the season, further solidifying their position atop the East Division. The Ottawa Redblacks fall to 8-5 but remain in second place in the East. In other CFL scores from Week 14, the Toronto Argonauts (7-7) defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-9) to move into third place in the East Division standings.
The Alouettes’ dominant defensive performance and efficient offensive attack proved to be the difference in this crucial divisional matchup. Montreal will look to maintain their momentum as they push for home-field advantage in the playoffs, while Ottawa aims to bounce back and secure their playoff positioning in the coming weeks.
Can the Alouettes maintain their defensive dominance as they push for the top seed in the East? How will the Redblacks regroup offensively after this tough loss at home? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments
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