Highlights:

• Davis Alexander extended his franchise-record perfect start to 6-0, throwing for 344 yards and one touchdown
• Montreal’s defense forced three interceptions, including a pick-six by Wesley Sutton in the fourth quarter
• The Alouettes have now won nine straight games against Ottawa and 11 consecutive at TD Place

Game Recap:

The Montreal Alouettes dominated the Ottawa REDBLACKS 39-18 at TD Place, improving to 2-0 on the season while dropping Ottawa to 0-2. Davis Alexander continued his historic start with 344 passing yards, while Montreal’s defense intercepted Matt Shiltz three times. José Maltos kicked six field goals for Montreal in a career-best performance.

Game Highlights Video:

Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Montreal Alouettes vs Ottawa REDBLACKS.

Montreal Alouettes Performance:

The Alouettes controlled both sides of the ball, with their defense forcing multiple turnovers while the offense capitalized on big plays from Tyler Snead and Austin Mack.

Top Offensive Players:
• Davis Alexander: Quarterback – 23/32, 344 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
• Tyler Snead: Wide Receiver – 4 receptions, 117 yards
• Austin Mack: Wide Receiver – 5 receptions, 103 yards
• Travis Theis: Running Back – 12 carries, 75 yards, 2 receptions, 25 yards
• James Letcher Jr.: Wide Receiver/Return Specialist – 4 receptions, 37 yards, 1 TD

Top Defensive Players:
• Wesley Sutton: Defensive Back – 3 tackles, 1 interception returned for touchdown
• Najee Murray: Linebacker – 7 tackles
• Dylan Wynn: Defensive Lineman – 5 tackles, 1 sack
• Tyrice Beverette: Linebacker – 5 tackles
• Darnell Sankey: Linebacker – 5 tackles

Ottawa REDBLACKS Performance:

The REDBLACKS struggled offensively with Matt Shiltz throwing three interceptions while filling in for injured starter Dru Brown, managing just 18 points against Montreal’s stingy defense.

Top Offensive Players:
• Matt Shiltz: Quarterback – 22/32, 205 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
• Eugene Lewis: Wide Receiver – 5 receptions, 56 yards
• Bralon Addison: Wide Receiver – 6 receptions, 52 yards, 1 TD
• Kalil Pimpleton: Wide Receiver – 4 receptions, 42 yards
• William Stanback: Running Back – 7 carries, 29 yards, 2 receptions, 3 yards

Top Defensive Players:
• Robert Priester: Defensive Back – 5 tackles
• Jovan Santos-Knox: Linebacker – 5 tackles
• Adarius Pickett: Safety – 4 tackles
• Lucas Cormier: Linebacker – 4 tackles
• Bryce Carter: Linebacker – 3 tackles

With this victory, Montreal sits atop the East Division standings at 2-0, while Ottawa remains winless at 0-2. The current CFL standings show the Alouettes leading the East with a perfect record, followed by Hamilton and Toronto both at 0-1, and Ottawa at the bottom. In the West Division, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Saskatchewan all sit at 1-0, with BC at 1-1 and Edmonton at 0-1.

Davis Alexander’s perfect 6-0 start to his CFL career sets a new Montreal franchise record and puts him within striking distance of Danny McManus’s league record of eight straight wins to begin a career. The Alouettes’ defensive dominance continues from their 2024 championship season, as they’ve now recorded five interceptions through two games while allowing just 28 points total.

How will Davis Alexander’s record-breaking start impact Montreal’s championship aspirations this season? Can Ottawa bounce back from their 0-2 start when they face Calgary next week? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.