– Davis Alexander threw three touchdown passes before leaving with injury, improving to 7-0 as CFL starter – Montreal’s defense recorded four sacks and forced crucial turnovers to control the game – Alouettes move to 3-0 while Edmonton falls to 0-2 despite 22-point fourth quarter rally
Game Recap:
The Montreal Alouettes remained undefeated with a 38-28 victory over the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium on Thursday night. Davis Alexander threw three first-half touchdown passes before exiting with an injury, while McLeod Bethel-Thompson managed the game effectively in relief. Montreal (3-0) built a commanding 31-6 lead before Edmonton (0-2) mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback that fell short.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Montreal Alouettes vs Edmonton Elks.
Montreal Alouettes Performance:
The Alouettes dominated early with Alexander’s precision passing and a suffocating defensive effort that kept Edmonton out of the end zone through three quarters.
The Elks showed resilience with a 22-point fourth quarter but couldn’t overcome their slow start and defensive struggles against Montreal’s balanced attack.
Top Defensive Players: – Nick Anderson: LB – 9 tackles – Kordell Jackson: LB – 7 tackles – Tyrell Ford: DB – 6 tackles – Chelen Garnes: DB – 3 tackles – Devodric Bynum: DB – 3 tackles
With this victory, Montreal leads the CFL standings at 3-0, sitting atop the East Division with 105 points for and just 56 against. The Alouettes’ perfect start contrasts sharply with the struggles across the East, where Hamilton, Ottawa, and Toronto all remain winless. In the West Division, Calgary and Saskatchewan also sport 2-0 records, while Winnipeg sits at 1-0. Edmonton’s loss drops them to 0-2, matching BC’s record despite the Lions splitting their first two games.
The Alouettes’ dominant first-half performance and defensive pressure proved decisive, even as Edmonton’s late surge made the final score closer than the game flow suggested. Montreal’s ability to protect leads and Edmonton’s continued search for consistency will be key storylines as both teams prepare for Week 4 action.
How will Montreal handle Davis Alexander’s injury status moving forward? Can Edmonton build on their fourth-quarter momentum against Winnipeg next week? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
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