Highlights:
- Davis Alexander threw for 303 yards and rushed for the game-winning touchdown with 1:46 remaining
- Cole Spieker caught 9 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown to lead Montreal's receiving corps
- Montreal scored 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to improve to 4-2 while Toronto falls to 1-5
Game Recap:
The Montreal Alouettes staged a dramatic comeback victory over the Toronto Argonauts 26-25 on Thursday night, scoring 12 unanswered points in the final quarter. Davis Alexander returned from a two-game absence to throw for 303 yards and rush for the winning touchdown with 1:46 remaining, tying Danny McManus' CFL record for consecutive wins to start a career. The victory moves Montreal to 4-2 on the season while Toronto drops to 1-5, still searching for their second win of 2025.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Montreal Alouettes vs Toronto Argonauts.
Montreal Alouettes Performance:
The Alouettes overcame an 18-point deficit thanks to Alexander's leadership and a defense that forced three turnovers in the final quarter. Montreal's ground game contributed 84 rushing yards while the passing attack moved the ball efficiently when it mattered most.
Top Offensive Players:
- Davis Alexander: QB - 26/39, 303 passing yards, 1 passing TD, 1 INT, 3 rush att, 23 rush yards, 1 rush TD
- Cole Spieker: WR - 9 receptions, 129 yards, 1 TD on 13 targets
- Charleston Rambo: WR - 5 receptions, 48 yards on 7 targets
- Austin Mack: WR - 3 receptions, 46 yards on 5 targets
- Travis Theis: RB - 6 carries, 40 yards
Top Defensive Players:
- Kabion Ento: DB - 5 tackles, 1 interception
- Marc-Antoine Dequoy: S - 4 tackles
- Robert Kennedy: LB - 4 tackles
- Wesley Sutton: DB - 4 tackles
- Tyrice Beverette: DB - 4 tackles
Toronto Argonauts Performance:
The Argonauts controlled the game for three quarters but couldn't maintain their lead in the final frame. Toronto's offense generated 289 total yards but committed costly turnovers that allowed Montreal to complete the comeback.
Top Offensive Players:
- Nick Arbuckle: QB - 28/40, 242 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 1 INT, 2 rush att, 12 rush yards
- Kevin Mital: TE - 10 receptions, 77 yards on 12 targets
- Damonte Coxie: WR - 5 receptions, 36 yards, 1 TD on 7 targets
- David Ungerer III: WR - 3 receptions, 39 yards, 1 TD on 4 targets
- Dejon Brissett: WR - 5 receptions, 38 yards on 5 targets
Top Defensive Players:
- Cameron Judge: LB - 6 tackles
- Mark Milton: LB - 6 tackles
- Benjie Franklin: DB - 4 tackles
- Aaron Casey: LB - 4 tackles
- Derek Slywka: DB - 4 tackles
With this victory, Montreal sits atop the East Division standings at 4-2, while Toronto remains at the bottom with a 1-5 record. The current CFL standings show Calgary and Saskatchewan tied for the West Division lead at 4-1, with Winnipeg close behind at 3-1. In the East, Hamilton holds second place at 3-2, followed by Ottawa and Toronto both at 1-5.
Alexander's performance was particularly impressive given his two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, though he appeared to aggravate the injury on his winning touchdown run. The Alouettes' defense came up clutch when needed, with Kabion Ento's late interception sealing the victory after Marc-Antoine Dequoy applied pressure on Nick Arbuckle.
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