Marc-Antoine Dequoy blocked a punt and returned it 20 yards for a touchdown on Ottawa’s opening possession
Davis Alexander completed 23 of 30 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown, extending his record for wins as a starter to double digits
Montreal improved to 9-7 and remained in contention for the East Division lead while Ottawa dropped to 4-12 with their fourth consecutive loss
Game Recap:
The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Ottawa REDBLACKS 30-10 at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Thanksgiving Monday to claim their fourth consecutive victory and 10th straight win over Ottawa dating back to 2022. Marc-Antoine Dequoy set the tone early with a blocked punt returned for a touchdown, and Jose Maltos Diaz added five field goals as Montreal’s defence held Ottawa to just one point in the second half. The Alouettes improved to 9-7 on the season while the REDBLACKS fell to 4-12.
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
OTT
0
9
0
1
0
10
Loss
MTL
11
10
3
6
0
30
Win
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Ottawa REDBLACKS vs Montreal Alouettes.
Montreal Alouettes Performance:
Montreal’s defence and special teams carried the load in the Thanksgiving Monday victory, holding Ottawa to just 10 points while Dequoy’s early blocked punt touchdown set the tone. The Alouettes controlled possession throughout and converted key scoring opportunities into field goals when touchdowns proved elusive.
Top Offensive Players:
Davis Alexander: QB – 23-of-30 passing, 240 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Tyler Snead: WR – 3 receptions, 35 yards (surpassed 1,000 yards on the season)
Top Defensive Players:
Darnell Sankey: LB – 8 tackles
Geoffrey Cantin-Arku: DL – 6 tackles, 1 sack
Tyrice Beverette: LB – 6 tackles, 1 sack
Najee Murray: DB – 5 tackles, 1 sack
Lorenzo Burns: DB – 4 tackles
Ottawa REDBLACKS Performance:
Ottawa struggled offensively with starter Dru Brown shut down for the season, as Dustin Crum took four sacks and managed just 162 passing yards in his start. William Stanback provided the lone bright spot with 73 rushing yards and a touchdown, but the REDBLACKS were held to just a single point in the second half.
The CFL standings remain tight heading into the final weeks of the regular season. In the East Division, Hamilton leads at 10-7, followed by Montreal at 9-7, Toronto at 5-12, and Ottawa at 4-12. Saskatchewan tops the West Division with a 12-4 record, while BC and Calgary are tied at 9-7, followed by Winnipeg at 8-8 and Edmonton at 7-9.
Montreal has now won four straight games and remains within striking distance of first place in the East Division with Hamilton holding a slim lead. The Alouettes have completely dominated this rivalry, extending their winning streak over Ottawa to 10 consecutive games. Davis Alexander reached double-digit wins as Montreal’s starting quarterback, building on the CFL record he established in Week 17 against Calgary.
Can Montreal continue their winning streak and catch Hamilton for first place in the East Division? Will Ottawa find answers offensively as they head into the final weeks without Dru Brown? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
