• Montreal overcomes 16-3 halftime deficit to win 20-16 • Davis Alexander throws for 178 yards and 2 TDs in relief for Montreal • Roughriders’ Frankie Hickson rushes for 117 yards and a touchdown
Game Recap: The Montreal Alouettes staged an impressive second-half comeback to defeat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 20-16 at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. Trailing 16-3 at halftime, the Alouettes outscored the Riders 17-0 in the final two quarters to secure the victory. The win improves Montreal’s record to 6-1, while Saskatchewan falls to 5-2 on the season.
Game Highlights Video:
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Montreal Alouettes Performance: The Alouettes’ offense came alive in the second half, led by backup quarterback Davis Alexander. Alexander completed 15 of 18 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns after replacing starter Caleb Evans.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Performance: The Roughriders built a strong first-half lead but were unable to generate any offense after halftime. Quarterback Shea Patterson threw for 222 yards, while running back Frankie Hickson had an impressive game on the ground.
Top Defensive Players: • C.J. Reavis: DB – 7 tackles • Marcus Sayles: DB – 4 tackles • Malik Carney: DL – 4 tackles • Bryan Cox Jr.: DL – 2 tackles, 2 sacks • Micah Johnson: DL – 2 tackles, 1 sack
With this victory, the Montreal Alouettes solidify their position atop the East Division standings with a 6-1 record. The Saskatchewan Roughriders fall to 5-2 but remain in a tie for first place in the West Division with the BC Lions.
The Alouettes demonstrated resilience and depth, overcoming a significant halftime deficit to secure the win. Their second-half defensive adjustments shut down the Roughriders’ offense, while Davis Alexander provided a spark at quarterback to lead the comeback.
How will the Alouettes build on this momentum moving forward? Can the Roughriders regroup after letting this game slip away? Share your thoughts on this thrilling matchup in the comments below.
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