• Montreal’s defense forces three turnovers, including two interceptions • Davis Alexander throws for 262 yards and a touchdown in relief of injured Cody Fajardo • Alouettes improve to 7-1, maintaining their lead atop the East Division
Game Recap: The Montreal Alouettes continued their impressive 2024 campaign with a dominant 33-16 road victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Tim Hortons Field. The win improves Montreal’s record to 7-1, while Hamilton falls to 2-6 on the season. The Alouettes’ defense played a key role, forcing three turnovers and limiting the Tiger-Cats’ offensive opportunities throughout the game.
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Montreal Alouettes Performance: The Alouettes showcased their depth and resilience, overcoming the absence of starting quarterback Cody Fajardo. Backup Davis Alexander stepped up admirably, completing 19 of 27 passes for 262 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The ground game was effective, with Walter Fletcher leading the way with 56 yards and a touchdown on 8 carries.
Top Offensive Players: • Davis Alexander: QB – 262 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT • Walter Fletcher: RB – 56 rushing yards, 1 TD, 3 receptions for 28 yards • Tyson Philpot: WR – 5 receptions for 82 yards • Charleston Rambo: WR – 4 receptions for 86 yards, 1 TD • Caleb Evans: QB – 1/1 passing for 39 yards and 1 TD, 1 rushing TD
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Performance: The Tiger-Cats struggled to find consistency on offense, with quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell completing 29 of 42 passes for 240 yards, one touchdown, and two costly interceptions. The running game was largely ineffective, managing just 72 yards on 14 carries.
Top Offensive Players: • Bo Levi Mitchell: QB – 240 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT • James Butler: RB – 69 rushing yards, 7 receptions for 41 yards • Shemar Bridges: WR – 9 receptions for 76 yards • Tim White: WR – 3 receptions for 45 yards, 1 TD • Kiondre Smith: WR – 6 receptions for 40 yards
Top Defensive Players: • Kyle Wilson: LB – 5 tackles, 1 sack • Casey Sayles: DL – 4 tackles, 1 sack • Jonathan Moxey: DB – 4 tackles • Brandon Barlow: DL – 4 tackles • Kenneth George Jr.: DB – 3 tackles, 1 interception
The Montreal Alouettes’ victory solidifies their position atop the CFL’s East Division standings with a 7-1 record. The Ottawa Redblacks (5-2) remain in second place, followed by the Toronto Argonauts (4-3) and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-6). In the West Division, the Saskatchewan Roughriders lead with a 5-2 record, followed closely by the BC Lions at 5-3.
This impressive road win demonstrates the Alouettes’ ability to overcome adversity and maintain their winning ways even without their starting quarterback. The team’s depth was on full display, with backup Davis Alexander stepping in seamlessly and the defense continuing its dominant play.
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