• Cody Fajardo throws for 374 yards and 2 touchdowns in Alouettes’ win • Montreal erases 16-point deficit with 15 fourth-quarter points • Alouettes remain undefeated at 5-0, Stampeders fall to 2-2
Game Recap: The Montreal Alouettes staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Calgary Stampeders 30-26 at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Saturday night. Trailing by 16 points entering the fourth quarter, the Alouettes scored 15 unanswered points to secure the victory and remain undefeated at 5-0. The Stampeders fall to 2-2 on the season.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Montreal vs Calgary.
Montreal Alouettes Performance: The Alouettes showcased their resilience and offensive firepower, overcoming a sluggish start to outscore the Stampeders 18-3 in the second half. Quarterback Cody Fajardo led the charge with an impressive aerial attack.
Top Defensive Players: • Tyrice Beverette: LB – 9 tackles • Najee Murray: DB – 6 tackles • Darnell Sankey: LB – 6 tackles • Mustafa Johnson: DL – 4 tackles • Dionte Ruffin: DB – 1 interception
Calgary Stampeders Performance: The Stampeders built an early lead but were unable to maintain their momentum in the second half. Their offense struggled to move the ball consistently in the final two quarters.
Top Defensive Players: • Micah Awe: LB – 9 tackles • Branden Dozier: DB – 6 tackles • Bentlee Sanders: DB – 4 tackles, 1 interception • Tre Roberson: DB – 4 tackles, 1 interception • Cameron Judge: LB – 3 tackles
The Alouettes’ victory keeps them atop the East Division standings at 5-0, while the Stampeders remain in third place in the West Division at 2-2. In other CFL scores from Week 5, the Saskatchewan Roughriders improved to 4-0 with a win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-4), while the BC Lions (3-1) defeated the Edmonton Elks (0-4).
The Montreal Alouettes demonstrated their championship potential with a resilient comeback win over the Calgary Stampeders. Cody Fajardo’s stellar performance and the team’s ability to execute in crucial moments proved to be the difference in this thrilling contest.
Mark Perry is the founder and editor of CFL News Hub. A dedicated and experienced football analyst, he has been providing comprehensive coverage of the sport since 2018.
