Key Points:
• Montreal Alouettes remain undefeated with a 3-0 record
• Cody Fajardo throws for 393 yards and 3 touchdowns
• Ottawa Redblacks fall to 1-1 on the season

The Montreal Alouettes continued their strong start to the 2024 CFL season with a commanding 47-21 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Thursday night. The win improves Montreal’s record to a perfect 3-0, while Ottawa drops to 1-1 on the year.

Montreal Alouettes’ Performance

The Alouettes’ offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Cody Fajardo’s stellar performance. Fajardo completed 28 of 35 passes for 393 yards and three touchdowns, while also contributing 39 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. The Alouettes’ offensive onslaught began early, as they jumped out to a 17-1 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 30-1 by halftime.

Montreal’s top offensive performers:

• Cody Fajardo: 28/35, 393 passing yards, 3 TDs, 5 rushes for 39 yards, 1 rushing TD
• Kaion Julien-Grant: 9 receptions, 139 yards
• Tyson Philpot: 7 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD
• Reggie White Jr.: 4 receptions, 61 yards, 2 TDs
• Walter Fletcher: 12 rushes for 45 yards, 5 receptions for 48 yards

On the defensive side, the Alouettes were equally impressive, limiting the Redblacks to just 21 points. Linebacker Tyrice Beverette led the charge with 6 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 interception.

Ottawa Redblacks’ Performance

The Redblacks struggled to find their rhythm for much of the game, managing only a single point in the first half. Quarterback Dru Brown completed 21 of 35 passes for 292 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Ottawa’s offense showed signs of life in the second half, outscoring Montreal 20-17, but the deficit was too large to overcome.

Ottawa’s top performers:

• Justin Hardy: 7 receptions, 143 yards
• Dru Brown: 21/35, 292 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
• Jaelon Acklin: 4 receptions, 41 yards, 1 TD
• Deandre Lamont: 8 tackles
• Adarius Pickett: 7 tackles

The Redblacks’ defense struggled to contain Montreal’s high-powered offense, allowing 47 points and 393 passing yards.

The CFL scores from this game highlight the Alouettes’ dominance and their position atop the CFL standings. Montreal will look to maintain their unbeaten streak as they face tougher opponents in the coming weeks.

As we look ahead to the next games, fans are left with some intriguing questions. Can the Alouettes maintain their perfect record and continue to dominate offensively? How will the Redblacks bounce back from this loss and address their defensive struggles? Share your thoughts in the comments below!